That’s it, you just adopted a dog and you already have everything ready, his bed, his place, his food, but nevertheless something is still missing, and it’s the toys…
Choosing toys for a dog may seem simple, however, in the end many mistakes are often made, since not all toys are liked by the dog and the ones that he likes usually end up broken after two days of biting them so much.
However, it is necessary to buy a toy for your dog, especially if it is a playful dog, because if it does not have toys, it can tend to bite other elements of your home such as slippers, socks, telephone cables or even your own leg if you let him.
That is why special care must be taken when choosing the toy for your dog, as long as you do not want to spend every two days going to buy toys at the pet store or spending money on toys that your dog will not pay attention to.
I am going to give you some basic tips to find the ideal toy for your dog, giving you the best guidelines I know to find the ideal toy for it. If you pay attention and listen to me, you will get the ideal toy for man’s best friend.
What do you need to choose toys for a dog?
• Observation capacity.
• Some money.
• To sock
• To cord.
• Old clothes.
• Have a pet store available.
Instructions for choosing toys for a dog
1. Observe your dog:
Before launching yourself into the purchase of a toy, you should know your dog to know what he likes, what he wants and what he does. There are dogs that like to bite a hard object more, others like a padded object more and others like an object that can be stretched. Run towards an object and bring it to you and others like to bite an object by them to try to destroy it. It is important to know what your dog likes, since this way you can choose the ideal toy for his tastes of him and save money on bringing unnecessary toys.
2. Choose the toy:
Once you know what toy your dog likes, go to the pet store to buy it. Depending on the need, choose between one of these toys.
1. The ball: Ideal to throw it to the dog and have it pick it up, to choose a good ball make sure it is big enough so that the dog does not swallow it and that it is small enough to fit in its mouth. Use a material that is sturdy, but not hard enough for the animal’s mouth.
2. The ball of string: This toy is ideal for dogs who like to fight. They are hard, resistant, but they do not harm the animal’s mouth, being one of the toys that will last the longest. Choose the size according to your dog’s mouth, the bigger the mouth, the bigger obviously.
3. The bone: Ideal for dogs that like to bite, being the best chewing toy. Look for a bone that is strong but at the same time soft, allowing the dog to chew on it but not break it. The ideal is some elastic material that can withstand the dog’s bite without being hard on it.
3. Make your own toys:
Using some materials that you don’t use, you can make your own toys with a little imagination.
1. Make a ball: Take several old socks or t-shirts that you do not use now tie them by making a knot with them to make a ball. You will get a sturdy toy that you can throw at the dog.
2. Make a rope: If you have old ropes at home, you can get imaginative and tie them together to form a ball of rope. You must tie them in such a way that there is a handle for you and a ball for the dog.
3. Make a tether: Using socks you can make a tether. They are tied in a similar way to the ball, but now it should be straight. The socks will cushion your dog’s bites.
Tips for choosing toys for a dog
• Make your toys last: For your toys to last, you must bear in mind that some will wear out over time and that the more they are used and the more they are bitten, the less they will last. Luckily there are tips that will make toys last much longer than normal.
o Swap toys: It is better to have 4 or 5 toys and change them than to use only one. Also, your dog will have a better time.
o Soft: If you play fight, don’t pull the toy too much and try to make everything soft, so that your dog doesn’t bite the toy too much.
o There is time for everything: Your dog must understand that you can’t play all the time, only for a while, so take away the toys from time to time.
o Avoid poor quality: Avoid buying poor quality toys, as these will break sooner and cheap things will be expensive.
