Archive for January, 2010
Dogs are intelligent creatures and giving them toys is one way of both keeping them entertained and out of your way when needed. Actually, dog toys can prove to be a good entertainment for both the dog and the dog owners.
And apart from the fun and distraction factors, dog toys are helpful in developing the dog’s mental and physical capabilities, can keep them from becoming bored and destructive, can boost training sessions and can even help keep the dog’s teeth clean.
There are a great many variety of dog toys available and one popular type is the plush dog toy. In turn, you can find a large range of plush toys for dogs in the market in all sorts of price ranges, from the really cheap to the really expensive.
There are dog plush toys shaped like octopuses, whales, turtles, horses, cats, birds, snakes, monsters, dogs, bears, dolls, and so on. I found one absolutely adorable pink piglet plush toy. It’s so cute in fact that it would be a crime to hand over that little piggy to the dogs.
Much better to get plush toys with a little less personality like a ball or a cube. Or something technical minded, like the plush dog toy called ‘iBone’, which I thought was simply hilarious.
Another toy I liked was a Loofa Sausage Dog, which looks good, can be carried around easily by your pet , and is tough enough to withstand much mauling and shaking.
Then there was a yellow duck toy, which I again liked more for my own sake than for my dogs. It quacks when you squeeze it. Just irresistible. There comes a time in every pet owner’s life when you could do with a friendly quack or two.
I also found a ‘Tear Apart’ plush toy, which is a stuffed toy with its different parts fastened together with velcro. The dog can have a great time in shaking and tearing the toy apart and then you can have your fun turn in putting it all together again.
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Very high quality, unusual shaped dog toys like Kongs are also a good choice for small dogs. Even much larger dogs find it virtually impossible to chew Kongs into smaller pieces that can lodge in the throat and cause problems, not to mention Kongs can be made infinitely fascinating to your dog by stuffing them with dog treats, peanut butter or frozen beef broth.
Ever thought of getting your small dog a pool? Most dogs love water, and will adore chasing their toys in and out of the pool. For small dogs, however, it’s terribly important to make sure they can easily clamber out, even when heavy and wet from the water.
Make sure the sides of the pool are low and that your dog’s head easily clears the water. Avoid pools entirely for the toy dogs.
Is your small dog a ripper, or does he play nicely with his toys? Dogs that are gentle can play relatively safely with a wide variety of toys, including small plush animals and squeaky toys.
Other, more aggressive dogs need to be kept safe from toys with ribbons, “googly eyes,” or toys containing a squeaker, which can be chewed loose and pose a danger if swallowed.
Materials Matter For Small Dog Toys
No matter how carefully constructed, most dog toys are capable of splitting or crumbling at some point, and being ingested by your dog. This poses two problems.
Most dog toy materials are naturally not meant to be eaten, and some can cause digestive trouble. Worse, if the piece in question is sharp, it can even puncture the dog internally.
So it makes sense to select non-toxic small dog toys that don’t contain any brittle materials. The safest route is to stick to high quality latex and vinyl toys crafted specifically for use with dogs.
The manufacturers of higher-end products, such as Kongs, have gone to great lengths to eliminate these kinds of risks.
No matter what small dog toys you select for your pet, keeping these main safety points in mind should help you choose appropriate toys for your small dog that leave him happy and entertained — and safe.
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Choosing the appropriate toys will make your small dog’s play time richer, while lessening his chance of accidental injury. Safe toys for your small dog can be purchased from pet supply stores or even made from household items, but it’s good to keep these few main safety concerns in mind.
Size Matters With Small Dog Toys
In general, small dog toys should never be small enough to fit entirely in your dog’s mouth, or be capable of being broken into smaller pieces that can stick in his throat.
A dog toy that’s too small can easily bounce back in your dog’s mouth and obstruct his windpipe, meaning he could suffocate to death if you aren’t in the immediate area to intervene! Sadly, this has happened to more than one dog. For that reason, small smooth balls just aren’t the best choice for most dogs.
Tennis balls and the larger, hard rubber balls are big enough to stay out of the throats of most small dogs (make sure both kinds of balls are still whole and strong and not cracked).
The small pull ropes found in pet aisles are also a good choice of toy for your small dog, unless you find him attempting to eat the rope when you’re not busy playing. In that case, small fibers and threads from the rope can get stuck in his throat which again can be dangerous, especially if you’re not around to help.
There are many toys out there that your dog will love but finding one that he/she won’t destroy in a couple minutes may be tough.
There are several things that you’ll want to consider before you make those major purchases. We all know those ropes that our dogs love to tug on. Well, they were the first company to come out with them.
I believe that they first designed them as a perch in a bird cage. Nonetheless, they have been a great asset for us to have when playing with our dogs.
One of the first obvious considerations is the size of your dog. Don’t just buy anything cheap and small for them. Look for the quality pet toys products. Ropes come in all sizes and now even lots of different shapes.
There are one knot with a handle, two knot, three knot and even larger ones. If I am buying ropes either to resell or for my own dog I look for quality. I want something that is going to hold up for a while. So always look for a name brand.
I mean they started the whole rope toy thing and only manufacture quality pet care products. No matter what type of dog toy you are looking at for your pet, always go for quality – they will always last a lot longer and in the long run – will save you money and make your pet happier.
If your dog is a small dog then you can get them some dog supplies that are soft and easy to chew. That is unless your dog is the type to tear into everything. Then, something sturdier comes to mind.
There are several manufacturers that make several toys for the small dog that like to chew. Once again, when you buy quality you get more and more uses out of the dog toy and you save money in the long run.
If you are looking for something to throw for your dog to retrieve or catch outside then the flying disc is the perfect toy for that. They are light weight and they float. Great for any dog outside activity.
So when you think about buying a new toy for your dog think about what your dog’s needs and then think quality before you buy. Prioritize top notch quality for toys for your dog.
Another trick to help you choose the correct toy for your dog is to purchase the right toy from a pet store online.
Often, quality pet care products can be found online but it may be difficult to hand touch the pet care supplies. Since this is the case, look to see if dimensions are listed or if the toy is meant for a small, medium, or large dog. The same of course applies to aquarium supply, pet bird supplies, cat supplies, and other online pet supplies.
Good luck finding the right dog toy for your special doggie.
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