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Useful Toys for your Pooch

Here are some durable and useful toys that will last
with your dog. All toys here are tried and tested by us
and we are not affiliated with any company in particular.

Too often, owners buy toys based on what they think
a dog will enjoy or because of what shopkeepers
recommend. Hopefully, this list will help owners
make wise and informed decisions.

Also, all dogs have different ways of playing, so dogs
like to tear apart and destroy things, some dogs will
only go as far as to nibble, so the durability here is
only a general gauge. Do spend your money wisely
on what will be the best toys for your dogs!

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The Classic Kong

The trick is to start teaching your dog to use this by making the
food fall out really easily first. Get your dog addicted to it before
you start making it harder. All time favorite!
Level 1: Kibbles. Or small dry treats.
Level 5: Cheese, peanut butter, etc spread inside.
Level 10: Layers of cheese, canned food, mashed banana,etc
frozen in the freezer. Yum!

Ball Launchers

For the retrieving dog whose owner's arms are falling off
from throwing that ball.

Flying Squirrel or Frisbees

Any cheap frisbee will do. Tthe flying squirrel is flexible,
so may be easier to pack. If not my dog goes crazy after
the $30 frisbee as eagerly as the free barbie frisbee I got
from an event.

Nylabones

Very sturdy and durable, for the crazy chewers!

Tug-a-jug

Very fun puzzle game for the dog which involves food again.
Watch them go crazy getting the food out. Again, because this
toy requires food, there is no need to maintain interest in it
and the puppy is rewarded by the toy for playing with the toy.

You can catch a video of a dog playing with it here!

Tug Toys

Durable and hardy tug toys, what more can your dog ask for?

Tennis Balls

The good old tennis ball must rank pretty high in a dog's brain.
The good thing about it? Cheap and plentiful!

Floating Toys

For the avid swimmer, floating toys are a must. Or else
what will your dog rescue in the open sea?

Soft Toys

Not for dogs with destructive chewing tendencies, but there
are plenty of dogs who will treat their soft toys nicely without
any murderous intent. My dog? I once pulled a decapitated
stuffed tiger out of her behind!

Squeaky Toys

Sturdy squeakies are fun for dogs to play with when you are
not trying to sleep! If your dog is an avid chewer, avoid those
filmsy ones shaped like hotdogs or hamburgers - your dog
could tear it apart and swallow the squeak inside.

 

Disclaimer: Puppylove is not affiliated with any of the toy companies
in any way. The opinions and reviews here are purely from our own
experiences from seeing how dogs have enjoyed playing with these
toys.

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