Toys

What's the best toy for Looky?

We’re a Kong house. You can tell because there seems to a dulled bright-red rubber toy in every room. The Beagle wears herself out dragging around her large Kong to torture the treats out of it.

Here are a couple things to consider when stuffing Bowser’s stocking :

1. Rawhides can be great but they require supervision because dogs can choke on them.

2. Don’t leave your dog alone with any toys made up of pieces or anything that can be chewed apart, like a tennis ball. And remember, if it has a squeaker, your dog may destroy the toy to get at it.

3. Vets recommend more interactive toys like Buster Cube and Linkables that make your dog work for their treat.

4. The American Humane Society says a dog should have at least one toy to carry, one to “kill,” one to roll, and one to “baby.”

5. For some dogs, their stuffed toy should be small enough to carry around. For dogs who want to shake or “kill” the toy, the toy should be the size that their “prey” would be (mouse-size, rabbit-size, or duck-size).

One Comment

  1. Charlie D. says:

    h-h-h-mmmmmm…
    at least one toy to carry, one to “kill,” one to roll, and one to “baby.”…might there be a human component to these behaviors ? I’ve been carried, rolled, babied and then killed myself !!! (just kidding)

    My Diego has loved the soft plastic squeakers…and the trouble is he destroys (annihilates?) them quickly when I’m not looking !! What’s he thinking? Are they rivals for my affection? Or does he think they are so ‘stupid-looking’ that he can’t stand having them around?

    But for years he has a small grey striped chimp that he carries to his bed and sleeps with…and drools on…and snuggles with…it has always been his faviorite Fluffy…it is very touching to see how much he “babies” and cares for his Fluffy…it would make your heart melt and bring a smile if you could see them together…

    I’m sure everyone has some good reflections on this Blog topic…I’d love to hear from others…

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