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Do’s and Don'ts of Dog Toys
Dogs love toys that are tons of fun, but your job is to make sure they're safe. Here are some basic do’s and don’ts as you are looking for the right dog toy.
Certain breeds seem to like particular types of toys compared to others. Some dogs eve like to have certain comfort items, just like a
young child and their favorite blankie.
You can probably hit a home run with any toy that squeaks. Color and shape don't matter, if the toy squeaks it's going to be a favorite.
* Do get squeak toys made of strong rubber. Beware of bright colors however, which could contain lead.
* Don't purchase a toy that appears it will easily tear. Your dog can choke on the plastic or the squeaker.
Daily walks are part of a dog's regular exercise routine. Bring along a tennis or other ball or a Frisbee for outdoor play.
* Do consider getting a flying disk or rubber or tennis balls.
* Don't buy any of these toys that are made from rigid plastic.
Of course, dogs will chew on nearly anything, and that goes double for puppies. You can easily find plastic bones, but a dog will prefer something more chewy like rawhide.
* Do buy a vegetable based dog bone.
* Don’t get real rawhide for your pet as the pieces can harm their intestines or cause digestion trouble.
Dogs really like toys with an interior space where you put food like peanut butter.
* Do look for toys similar to the Kong, a heavy rubber odd-shaped ball with the center carved out.
* Don’t get any toys made of cheap plastic or anything that appears it can be chewed too easily. Your dog will break this quickly and can cut its mouth on the plastic or swallow the pieces.
Dogs are easy to please, you can even make your own toys out of socks or rope. Try making large knots and your dog will play with it for hours. If you're purchasing a toy however, examine it closely for durability, not small pieces, and no lead paint.
Try picking out several toys, and then let your dog decide which is his favorite. Dogs like squeaking toys, stuffed toys, bouncing toys or compartment toys; he'll be the one to figure out what he likes best.
After you find one he really likes, get a few of them. Pet owners know that toys that get played with a lot get used up fast: the squeaker goes missing, the toy gets ripped. Make sure you have durable toys, and keep a few on hand.
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