Interactive dog toys (or enrichment dog toys) provide a challenge for your dog. Their unique features keep your dog interested & having fun for hours! These are the best ones to start with — use them to gauge your dog’s interest and chewing behaviors before you buy a bunch of toys for your bored dog.
Chewing
Are you frustrated with your dog's chewing? Has he gotten to your best pair of shoes yet? We've got you covered. Here’s how to teach your dog what’s his and what’s yours – what he can chew on & what he can’t. We're also sharing our best and worst picks for chewing toys for dogs.
Dog Chewing: How To Teach Your Dog The Difference Between A Good Toy And What’s Not A Toy
I’ve always had dogs. My dogs have never chewed my things. Here’s how to teach your dog what’s his and what’s yours – what he can chew on & what he can’t.
What To Do When Your Dog Chews Things She Shouldn’t Outdoors
We received this question about dog chewing from a dog owner on our Facebook Page. Since others may be dealing with the same, or a similar, situation I thought I’d share my reply here — along with more details that could be helpful to other dog owners.
Best Indestructible Dog Toys For Aggressive Chewers
Tough dog toys!… A list of the best solid rubber dog toys, the most durable squeaky dog toys, the best plush dog toys for aggressive chewers, the most indestructible flying discs, and the best hard plastic dog toys for serious chewers.
Warning: Dog Tennis Ball Dangers!
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.
How To Care For An Older Dog With No Teeth
My Pomeranian/Yorkie dog is 18 years old and he’s lost all of his teeth. Here’s how we got through the painful periods when he was losing his teeth and having difficulty eating. Plus tips for caring for a dog with no teeth.
How To Stop Puppy Biting, Mouthing And Nipping
Here are some tips for controlling nipping and biting while your puppy is still young…
The Pros And Cons Of Rawhide Dog Bones & Chews
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 these rawhide treats for dogs.
GoughNuts Dog Chew Toy Is Virtually Indestructible… Guaranteed!
We recently introduced the GoughNuts dog toy to our dog, Tenor, for the first time. Think: A ‘doughnut’ that dogs go nuts for. He immediately lOVED it!
Tug-A-Jug: A Great Interactive Dog Treat Toy
Does your dog like to play with old 2-liter bottles? Mine does. Here’s a REAL dog toy that is similar to a 2-liter bottle… but safer, and lots more fun for the dog. It’s called the Tug-A-Jug interactive treat toy for dogs.
The Official Michael Vick Dog Chew Toy
Check out this dog chew toy created in the likeness of Michael Vick. It is being sold to dog owners everywhere in hopes of bringing greater awareness to the issue of animal abuse.
Dogs Who Like Sticks… May Uproot Your Trees!
Our dogs love to chew on sticks. Much like they like to snap open the shells of peanuts and spit out the crumbs. Here’s a little story about one of our dog’s and his personal mission to de-shrub our backyard!
How To Survive The Ups & Downs Of Kennel-Training
See how we survived the whole crate-training ordeal with Destin. At first, we didn’t succeed. But we stuck with it, and it eventually worked out. All it took was a couple weeks of us and our dog being a little more ‘on edge’ than usual. But we all got through it in the end, and we are SO glad that both of our dogs are now kennel trained! Here’s what worked for us…
Dogged Determination: Dogs Not Willing To Give Up Their Toys
The following funny dog pictures represent some downright serious determination on the part of our four-legged friends. In each photograph, it’s as if the dog is saying, ‘I’m NOT giving up this toy… no matter what!’ See for yourself…
Dog Won’t Play With Toys? (Mine Won’t) 10 Tips To Get Your Dog Excited About Dog Toys
Maybe your dog needs to get a bit more exercise these days, but he doesn’t really enjoy playing with toys… Maybe you’re trying to get your dog ‘ready’ for agility training… Maybe you just want to find a new way to interact with your dog by incorporating something FUN into his daily routine… Whatever your motivation, here’s how to get your dog interested in a brand new toy — to the extent that he will do almost anything to be able to play with that toy.
Kong ZIGGIES Dog Chews: A Review
Puppy ZIGGIES are long-lasting dog chews made by the KONG Company. Here’s why Puppy ZIGGIES are great for young pups and adult dogs, alike. And why dog owner love ’em too!
Got A New Dog? How To Dog Proof Your House + Where To Put Things When You’re Puppy Proofing The House
Aside from the typical poisonous plants, antifreeze, and chocolate that we dog owners hear so much about, there are a number of far more common household dangers that dog owners should also be aware of. Here are some other household dangers you should consider:
10 Things You MUST Do Right Away To Make Your Dog’s World Safer!
Here are some things that I’ve learned along the way that can be deadly to a dog… Each of these is a common everyday object or occurrence in our lives with dogs, so consider these a few things that you may simply need to modify a bit in order to keep things safe for your dog around the house.
How To Stop Puppy Nipping & Biting
All puppies nip or bite at your hands, feet, and ankles. But there’s a reason you should not allow this behavior any more. Here’s how to stop a puppy’s nipping and biting…
Dog Crate Mishaps… It Wasn’t As Easy As We Thought!
Have you ever tried to crate train an adult dog? Here’s how we turned our rebellious 3-year-old Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix from a crate-hating dog into a peaceful and happy crate-loving dog once and for all…
