Dog toys come in all shapes and sizes, but my favorite -- or should I say my dog's favorite -- are the interactive ones. Interactive dog toys (also called enrichment dog toys) are created to serve a specific purpose and to provide a unique challenge for your dog. Basically, interactive dog toys have some really unique features to keep your dog's interest high, including: Unusual sounds - like squeakers, sound cards, or crinkled plastic in the tail of a stuffed dog toy Unusual … [Read more...]
We received this question from a dog owner on our Facebook Page: I have a question that I hope you can answer! My 6 month old Chiweenie likes to chew. She has lots of chew toys, done the KONG as well. My concern is that she's now eating the pieces of bark I have in my garden. I grab them from her when I can, but I am not outside with her each time she is out. I am sure this isn't healthy for her, correct? I removed one side of the garden's bark earlier. Will finish the rest tomorrow. TY -- … [Read more...]
It's a fact, dogs are going to chew. Chewing is just as natural to them as wagging their tails. While chewing can be an annoying habit for the dog owner to witness (and have to deal with) every day -- especially if your dog is chewing on something that you value -- you can train your dog to chew other things. Your best bet is to find some great chew-friendly dog toys. Here are some almost-indestructible dog toys that you might want to try... … [Read more...]
Most people are not aware of the fact that tennis balls can actually be dangerous to dogs. The danger is that when playing fetch with your dog, the ball could get stuck in your dog's throat when he catches it. Once the ball gets stuck in your dog's throat, it blocks off his breathing. If not taken care of quickly, your dog may not survive. This dog tennis ball danger tends to be most common in larger breeds like German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers. The … [Read more...]
If you're very lucky, your faithful furry companion will live to a ripe old age. I've been this lucky as my little dog Rascal, a Pomeranian/Yorkie mix has celebrated his 18th birthday. This means in human years this good old boy is 126 yrs old! He has definitely earned the rank of Senior Citizen in our household. As dogs age, a variety of health issues may come up. The most prevalent issue is the condition of their teeth. Here's what you need to know about caring for a dog with no … [Read more...]
We recently adopted a puppy. From day one, he's had a mouthing and biting problem. Of course we know that when puppies play, they bite. Puppies use their mouths to explore the world. It is as normal for them to bite as it is for them to eat or sleep. It is through puppy play, which includes nipping, mouthing and biting that they eventually learn to control their biting instinct. … [Read more...]
Rawhide bones and dog chews are made from the skin of cows. Rawhide is an inexpensive treat for dogs, and many people keep a stock of these on hand for their pets. However, controversy has been brewing over the safety of rawhide treats for dogs. … [Read more...]
We recently introduced the GoughNuts dog toy to our dog, Tenor, for the first time. Think: A 'doughnut' that dogs go nuts for. Let me just tell you... the minute that package arrived in the mail, somehow he instinctively knew it was for him. I don't know if it was the strong smell of the rubber that was wreaking from the package itself, or what. But he kept pestering me until I took the time to open it and let him see what it was. And he immediately loved it! … [Read more...]
I recently got our dog the Tug-A-Jug dog toy by Busy Buddy. They call it 'the ultimate interactive toy'. I chose this particular dog toy because my dog REALLY likes to play with old 2-liter bottles. He especially likes it when I put tiny dog treats inside the emplty bottle. He'll play for a long time just nosing the bottle around on the floor and pawing at it with his toes. And he really likes making the plastic crinkle, pop and crack while he's trying vigorously to get the treats out of the … [Read more...]
In support of all dogs everywhere... In an effort to bring greater awareness to the issue of animal abuse, and give your dog a little something to gnaw on, I thought I'd share with you an interesting new dog toy called The Vick Dog Chew Toy. [Thanks for the heads up, Randy.] … [Read more...]
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