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The Best Toys for Your Dogs

Dogs is a major status symbol in AmericanBRAIN TEASERS. Best for dogs that is left
pet-keeping. Every year, over 12 billionalone a lot. "Biscuit balls" and "food cubes"
dollars have been spent on dog food andare great examples. These toys require the
veterinary care alone. According to thedog to solve types of puzzle in order to get
American Pet Products Manufacturersa  treat.
Association's 2003-2004 Pet Owners' Survey,
more than half of dog owners purchase toysVarious toys of these forms are available in
for  their  dogs.the  market.
Playing with toys is not the monopoly of1.  For  Chewers  of  all  Sizes
little kids but also pets of different kind.
Dogs have their own sets of toys to enjoySQUIRREL DUDE - tough, durable and fun too;
during  their  playing  time.this hollow rubber chew toy takes on a new
level in innovation; this helps to exercise
Dogs benefit from these toys, health andyour dog's jaw a little more with the four
training wise. There are dog toys that canlittle rubber prongs blocking the hole
strengthen their teeth or build theirslightly that the dog has to work a little
intelligence especially if they also attend aharder  to  get  the  goodies  out.
series of training classes with the experts.
Like man, dogs are very sociable. Interaction2. Ball Launchers and Throwers (Retrieve
with their companion or a sibling dog is veryToys)
important in avoiding behavioral problems in
the  future.FRISBEES - is an all-time favorite dog toy
especially the soft version; fold to fit in a
When buying toys for your dog, you may wantpocket; comes in blue and orange colors, size
to match them with your dog's needs, demandssix to nine inches, prices at eleven to
and even personality. Is your dog the typesixteen  dollars.
that enjoys chasing and retrieving games, or
chewing, sitting and sprawling? You may wantTHE ROUND ORBEE - a tough ball hallowed with
to try experimenting first to find out which½ inch thick membraney surface and it's
toys  make  your  dogs  the  happiest.softish; it is flexible, durable, grippy,
bouncy, and buoyant and has a peppermint
Before going on a toy hunt, take a look atscent; good for sniffing-and-getting-the-
this list of toys that may help you identifyball game; prices at five to twelve dollars
the  right  kind  of  toy  for  your  dog.depending  on  the  size  and form you choose
* CHEW TOYS. These are perfect for the dog3.  Squeaky  Toys
that likes to chew a lot. Instead of your dog
chewing your furniture, why not buy theseSQUEAKERS - available in packages of ten
TOUGH little babies for them. These types ofeach; dogs that love to silence squeakers are
dog toy are usually made of nylon or latexthe best for this toy; excellent as attention
rubber. The "King Kong Toys" are among theand pocket squeaker as well; prices go lower
popular brands of chew toys. You canif you buy in packages, from five to three
experiment by stuffing these toys with peanutdollars  each  box/package.
butter or cheese spread, freeze them and give
them to your dog for hours of licking and4.  Tug  Toys
chewing  fun.
LEATHER TUGS - great for tug-of-war games
Doggie "potato chips" is also a favorite.with your dog; made of high grade leather, 3
These "edible chips" can last to a minimum of8 inches thick, tanned and not-treated; dogs
an hour to a couple of days. They arelike them a lot especially those with active
available in different shapes like pig ears,lifestyle.
snouts, cow knuckles, femurs, hooves and
bully sticks. Others are bone-shaped madeTHE MONGO FETCH TOY - a chew and tug toy
from a variety of vegetables such as carrots.combined in one; the natural rubber bar is
vanilla scented; rope running through the
Another good toy for your dog's chewingcenter gives you a grip for tug games and the
pleasure is the rawhide. These are non-soft tasseled ends are made for exciting
consumable, mummified skin-like toy that youaction with your dogs; medium to large in
have to throw away when they get soggy, andsize,  from  five  to  seven  dollars  each.
give your dog a new one. Some rawhides are
basted with a variety of flavorings. Be sure5.  Brain  Teasers
to get the "USA rawhide" with a little flag
sticker on the label because these do notI CUBE - this is a toy that challenges and
contain preservative flavorings that aredevelops your dog's intelligence and puzzle
harmful  for  your  dogs.solving skills; be sure you are there for
supervision; available in junior and jumbo
SQUEAKY TOYS. For these toys, choose thesizes,  six  to  eleven  dollars.
rubber over the stuffed toys for durability
and to avoid synthetic materials. TheseDUCK EGG BABY - egg Babies are a plush toy
little noisemakers are good for training yourwith three squeaker eggs inside; there is an
dog's  hunting  skills.opening on the bottom of the toy so your dog
can get the hidden treasures inside; this is
RETRIEVING TOYS. These are perfect for thea toy that challenges and develops your dog's
chase-and-retrieve types of dogs. Dogs enjoyintelligence  and  puzzle solving skills too.
these toys because they get to play with you.
Frisbees and balls made specifically for thisToys are a fun way to enjoy with your dog in
activity, are the best to be used. Your doga sunny day at the park. But be sure to apply
will  get  a good workout and so is your arm.proper safety measures especially when
playing with balls, sticks and stones. You do
TUG TOYS. These toys are best for dogs thatnot want to harm them in any way. Remember,
like to grab hold and never let go. Availablethis is a dog-eat-dog world! Even as harmless
in  rope-like  designs.as playing can cause indestructible damage to
your dog.



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