What Are Considered Safe Dog Toys?
Safe Dog Toys For Your Dog...
Since all dogs are different, your dog's individual personality should also be a deciding factor when determining which toys are safe dog toys.An example would be, our little collie mix "Lady" enjoys eating the stuffing inside plush toys. She also enjoys eating paper towels and other fabrics. "Lady" came to us from a shelter at the age of ten and we don't believe that she had the luxury of many dog toys before coming to us. For that reason, we choose not to give her those type of toys without our close supervision. Determining safe dog toys basically falls on the shoulders of every dog owner. This means, it is our job to provide dog toys that we know our dogs will safely enjoy without consuming. Toy Possessive...
Like "Lady", many shelter dogs arrive in their new homes having never seen or owning their own dog toy. Without understanding what the toy is for, their natural instinct is to chew and consume it. Many times shelter dogs become toy possessive until they realize that the toy is theirs. Never chase or try to remove a toy from a dog that is toy possessive. You must first develop a trust with your dog. The best way to develop this trust with a dog that is toy possessive is to ignore and allow him to bring you the toy when he is ready. Most dogs eventually realize that the toy really is theirs and that you aren't going to take it. Before you know it, he's dropping it in your lap on a regular basis. Rubber, Plastic And Latex Dog Toys...
Understand that no matter what material the toy is made of, ultimately you and your dog will determine whether or not it is safe for him. The traditional and more economical squeaky dog toys are made of a cheaper plastic and easily chewed to pieces by any dog. If your dog enjoys just playing with squeaky toys without destroying them, they can probably be considered safe dog toys for your own dog. On the other hand, if your dog regularly destroys and swallows the pieces, then these toys should not be considered safe dog toys for your dog because the pieces can become lodged in his intestines.Latex is a softer plastic and our own dogs seem to enjoy them better. They scrunch and toss them around more than the cheaper plastic toys.Rubber dog toys are extremely durable and considered the ultimate in safe dog toys by many humane organizations. This doesn't mean that a dog can't chew or consume rubber dog toys, it just means it's harder for them to do so.Consider your dogs personality and use good judgment in determining safe dog toys for your best friend. ALWAYS make sure that any dog toy is two times larger than your dogs mouth to avoid accidental swallowing.
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