Excellent Dog Toys To Buy For A Dog
29 Dec 2011
Dogs are fun loving creatures who enjoy nothing more than a good game. And while playing games with your dog is definitely something you should do, there will be times when you are not around, and the dog has to keep himself amused.
This is where dog toys come to the rescue, and these days we’re not talking about a stick or a piece of rope. These days their are some pretty cool toys that will satisfy even the most demanding pooch.
Here are some of my favorites. Pick one or two from the list and your dog will have something to keep him occupied, and away from mischief, while you’re out.
Kong Toys – Lots of dogs enjoy chewing stuff, but the problem is that chew toys that break and shatter can be dangerous. Enter the Kong toy, a chew toy designed to withstand the jaws of even the most powerful Mastiff or Rottweiler.
A cool feature of these toys is that they have a hollow center that you can stuff treats into. The dog then has to try and get the treat out, so it’s great for working his problem solving abilities.
Pull Toys – Tug-a-war is a favorite game of many dogs, but unfortunately many of the cheap pull toys on the market soon fray and break.
The people at Kong have invented an ingenious little toy to solve the problem. Basically it’s a pair of rubber balls in a canvas housing with a canvas cord at the end. It’s virtually unbreakable, plus the balls squeak, which adds an extra dimension to the game.
Frisbees – For dogs that love to chase, Frisbees can be a lot of fun, but beware of plastic discs. They can shatter quite easily when bitten, and can cause serious injury.
Frost Bite Frisbees on the other hand are designed specifically for dogs. They are soft, pliable, and punture when bitten rather than shattering.
Puzzles – Dogs are natural problem solvers, so a toy that challenges your dog to work something out in order to earn a treat is a good choice.
One rather clever contraption is the Squirrel Plushy. This is a soft toy, with other toys hidden inside it. The dog has to figure out how to get the small toys out.
Nylabones – Another good toy for the dog that loves to chew. These rubber, bone-shaped chewing toys are incredible strong, so your dog can gnaw away to his hearts content.
Tuffies – Normal stuffed toys can actually be dangerous because the stuffing can be pulled out and swallowed. Tuffies are stuffed toys made specifically for dogs. They even have ratings based on how difficult they are to break.
Squirrel Dude – This is a clever little toy that has a timer you can set to pop out a treat every couple of minutes. Just watch how your dog waits expectantly for his next titbit to arrive!
No matter what your dog enjoys, there are dog toys for every dog on the list above. And if all else fails there’s always that old favorite, the tennis ball!
There’s lots more about dog toys, dog care, dog breeds a-z and other useful dog info at dogsanddogtraining.com

