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Puppies love to play, and they love to play with dog
toys. You need
to make sure your puppy
has something to play with,
or he will create his own
chew toys...like your expensive
shoes.
This simple fact hides behind
it a long list of benefits
for the dog that have nothing
to do with playtime. Playtime
is actually quite serious
because of its importance
to puppy development.
It helps develop communication
and creates bonds with other
puppies, and it helps
them practice and develop
physical and mental activities
and abilities. When puppies
play with each other or dog
toys they improve
their manual dexterity, coordination,
and they develop their forepaws
grasp and shoulder muscles.
Some people believe that games
such as "tug of war"
with a tennis
tugger rope dog toy
causes aggression. Experts
agree that games such as this
build confidence and strength
as long as play isn't too
rough. Just be sure to let
the puppy win sometimes. One
of the best ways to ensure
safe play is by giving your
puppy
toys.
Out of all the things an owner
can give a puppy,
dog toys
are one of the most important.
It's important to remember
that dogs need and love to
chew. When you first get your
puppy, buy
him/her 3 quality puppy toys.
The best kind of toy to get
is the Kong dog toy. Cis Frankel,
author of Urban Dog, says
that "Kong is durable
and won't scratch or mar walls
and floors." It comes
in several choices like the
our Kong biscuit ball or Air
Kong Donut. Other good choices
besides the include stuffed
toys, tennis balls, plastic
balls and meat flavored rawhide
bones. However, when buying
rawhide, avoid getting it
from countries where unknown
preservatives may have been
used. These toys aid in fighting
destructive chewing by providing
the puppy an alternative to
your furniture. You can also
apply taste deterrents to
objects you want to protect.
Some important tips in playing
with your puppy is to make
a separation in the toys.
Chew able toys like Kong dog
toy belong to your dog. Keep
them out for your puppy to
play with whenever he wants.
Chasing and squeaking toys
stay out of
puppy's reach and only come
out for playtime. That makes
the toys more interesting
and communicates your authority.
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