Dog owners love to think of their dogs as children. “That’s my baby,†they’ll say when referring to their dogs. They’ll refer to themselves as “Mommy†or “Daddy†when talking to their dogs as well. And, of course, they buy their dogs toys to play with. Choosing the right dog toys can be tricky. People like to get cute, squeaky toys for their dogs or give them stuffed animals to chew on and carry around (the stuffed toy becomes the dog’s “baby†quite often – “Get your baby, checkers! Checkers, where’s your baby?â€Â) because they think it’s “adorable.†Dog toys don’t need to be “cute.†They need to be practical, fun for the dog, durable, and safe.
Avoid Non-Toy “Toysâ€Â
For as lovable, loyal, friendly, and playful as they are, dogs are not the brightest creatures. They are naturally attracted to things that can cause them the most harm. It’s important to start early with your dog, providing save toys to chew and play with while teaching the animal to avoid household items it may wish to use as toys. Dogs love to chew on pantyhose, for example, but these could easily be partially ingested, choking the dog. Some dogs will chew on power cords, risking a harmful (or fatal) electric shock. Teach your dog early on what things are for chewing and playing and what things are off limits.
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