When children are young, parents will buy them a variety of toys, and the appearance and function of the toys are also varied.
The same is true for dogs, in addition to daily feeding, they also need toy companionship.
So, what kind of toys are more suitable for dogs?
[The role of the toy]
Everyone must have had this experience: Baby bites everything within reach, shoes, books, even beds and chairs.
dog playing ball
[Selection of toys with different materials]
Toys are made of different materials and have different durability.
If your baby is very aggressive, give it some hard rubber or nylon products that are more durable and not easy to bite.
If your baby is semi-aggressive, he won't bite the toy into pieces, but will increase the wear and tear of the toy, give them some canvas or plush toys.
If your baby doesn't bite aggressively, give them soft rubber toys.
Polyethylene and latex toys are generally soft and come in a variety of colors.
Represents: Screaming Chicken
screaming chicken
Rope toys are generally made of nylon or cotton materials and are suitable for babies with mild biting habits.
Representation: Teeth Rope
tooth cleaning rope
Plush toys are softer and lighter, suitable for babies who like to drag toys around, but not for babies who like to bite.
Representative: AmyCarol, Taiwan
Taiwan AmyCarol
Canvas toys are easy to clean and more durable, suitable for those who love to bite.
Representative: FATCAT Frisbee
small frisbee
Rubber and nylon toys are more durable and suitable for babies with severe biting habits.
Representative: KONG USA
American KONG
[How to play with toys]
dog
In addition to letting the dog vent when he is bored, the toy is also the best tool for the owner to communicate with the dog.
For example, Frisbee, let you and your dog exercise together; ball, circuit games to enhance obedience; knots, tug-of-war games to develop affinity and confidence...
There are various benefits and uses of toys, only the ones you can't think of, not the ones you can't use.
In addition, toys that interact with dogs, such as Frisbees, balls, etc., should be put away immediately after playing, so that the dog will always be interested in him, and his eyes can shine every time he sees it.
[Dogs are not interested in toys]
dog not interested in toys
However, some owners will say: My dog can only eat, I bought a bunch of toys for him and he ignores it, what should I do?
Dogs are different from dogs. Some dogs don’t like to bite hard things. Some dogs like to chase moving objects. Some dogs only have a soft spot for shoes. Some dogs only eat food.
Then, keep an eye on your dog.
A few more recommended methods:
a. When the dog bites hands, feet and furniture but ignores the toys, stop loudly, give him toys, encourage him to play with toys, and play with him.
b. Most dogs are naturally fond of chasing moving objects. You can try throwing the toy out, picking it up with the dog, and encouraging the dog to chase; or tying a rope to the toy to tease the dog.
c. If the dog is a god eater, ignore all this.
[Toy Replacement]
As the dog grows up, the toy may become smaller and even dangerous to be swallowed, which is not suitable for dogs.
Some may be bored by the dog and are no longer interested.
Some have lost their true colors because of playing for a long time, and bacteria breed.
At this time, in addition to cleaning and disinfection methods such as high-temperature boiling, you may need to replace with some new toys.
Of course, if a dog's favorite toy is suddenly replaced, it may cause the dog to be depressed, so you must pay more attention.
Source: Yujia Zhai