Dog Toys – Give Your Dogs the Ones They Like

Dogs are a man's best friend; there is no doubt about that, and this never been truer anywhere else in the world than in America. In the United States alone, the expenditures for veterinarians and for dog food has gone beyond 12 billion dollars. This is such a lucrative industry for man's canine friends.

Dogs also have competed with kids on the monopoly on toys and pooches now have their own line of dog toys as well. These dog toys are so popular among owners that half of the population of dog owners has bought a variety or two of these toys.    

Some Considerations in Choosing Dog Toys

Just like their masters, dogs can develop a certain trait or personality that is quite unmistakably unique with them. Knowing this should guide you in choosing the proper toy for them, or better yet, let them choose their own dog toys.  You can actually bring your dogs to a pet store to choose their own toys, as long as you have them on a lease or properly secured in a carrier.

Some dogs enjoy games that involve a lot of chasing or retrieving, while some dogs would rather be sitting or sprawling and happily busy chewing something in their mouths. Such characteristics should help you choose the right toy for your dog so you will not end up with a toy that he simply sniffs at and totally disregard.

Other considerations that owners should take note would be the size and material of the toy. Never choose a toy that can fit entirely inside your pet's mouth to avoid accidental swallowing and choking. A small smooth ball is an example of a hazardous toy that can bounce inside your pet's mouth and block his windpipe.

It would also be a wise move to choose indestructible dog toys so they will not break apart inside his mouth and clog his throat or cause indigestion problems if swallowed. Avoid toys made from brittle materials and choose tough dog toys that are made from high quality rubber or latex to avoid the possibility of breakage.

Available Options for Dog Toys

* Stuff toys or soft plush toys are great for dogs with no breaking or tearing tendencies. There are cases where dogs treat these toys as companions.

* Chew toys are popular toys for dogs, which comes in different sizes, shapes and raw materials. Rawhide is an effective chewing toy and could last for a long time. Another popular chewing toy are Kong toys with a hollowed section where treat and snacks can be placed to entice your dog.

* Rope toys can be both a chewing toy and an interactive toy game. Dogs love to play tug-of-war with these ropes and you can have lots of fun pulling at each other - as long as you do not use your own teeth when playing the game with your dog.

* Squeaky dog toys can be a real headache due to the endless noise making while your dog tries to locate the source of the sound.

* Brain teasers can help build the intelligence of your dogs by letting them solve puzzles on their own to be awarded a treat, like biscuit balls or food cubes.

Choosing a toy for your dog can be a fun a rewarding experience for dog owners and lovers. However, you should ensure that you have purchased a correct toy that your pet would love, otherwise you will be wasting considerable amount of dollars for a discarded dog toy.