Dog toys are thousands, how to choose what they love to play?

What can you do if you don't want your dog to destroy things in your house? Before training it, there are two better suggestions. First, let the dog have plenty of exercise, tired will not keep demolishing the house. Second, get your dog something to really play with, toys! Toys play a big part in a dog's life from childhood to old age. But there are a surprising number of toys out there, "cute, cheap, chewable, safe" and other labels, which one should we buy for our dogs? The choice of toys is important, if you do not buy the right one can also hurt the dog.

Here are some suggestions for picking toys for your dog so you don't spend extra money on useless toys while avoiding possible dangers.

Observe your dog's chewing and playing habits

The most important thing to consider is the dog's personality. How they interact with the toy is very important, otherwise you may buy some toys that the dog does not like, which is simply a waste of money. And unsuitable toys may make the dog chew badly without a few minutes.

So, observe your dog playing and pay attention to the following behaviors.

Dogs that like to tear and chew toys, tear them up to pull out the contents and kill the squeaky dog toy. 

Plush toys may not be appropriate for this dog because they can be destroyed in minutes and they will swallow the contents, especially if you are not home to watch them. Picking a more durable toy, such as a rubber or canvas toy, may be a better choice. I have bought a police dog training level chew toy once before and it was of great quality.

Dogs like toys that move, rolling balls, frisbees, etc.

These dogs are not interested in plush toys. Instead, choose balls (rubber is better than tennis balls, which can wear down teeth!) ), rubber frisbees (more comfortable than plastic taste), etc.

Dogs like stuffed toys that are used as pillows and placed in their mouths but not chewed.

Age-wise, many puppies prefer rubber-type chew toys because they are teething when they are young. Dogs in heat will prefer soft toys that they can comfortably grasp and pull on, even as a "snapping" object. As an adult, your dog may need a sturdier toy, such as a thick rope or a harder rubber ball, or even a wooden chew toy.

Different dogs have different preferences for materials. In addition to shape, softness, and texture feel, there is also the smell of the toy, and dogs do not like some materials that contain harsh smells. Out of novelty may play a couple of times, but soon hit the cold.

Next, cross-reference the types of toys they like with the play habits above to further narrow down play.

Prefer squeaky toys

Prefer quiet plush toys

Prefer textured rubber dog toy for teething

Prefer toys that move

Arrange the dog's hobbies. For example, if a puppy likes something that moves and has a texture to chew on, there are toy balls that fit perfectly and have irregular motion tracks that the dog can play with alone.

Consider the size of dog toys

Select toys based on the size of the dog. 

Many toys are only suitable for small dogs because they have small specifications. If the dog is a Chihuahua or even a pit bull, this may be just what you need. However, it is totally inappropriate for a Golden who can swallow the toy. The key to picking a dog toy size: Don't buy any toy that can fit completely in your dog's mouth, as it may put your dog at risk of choking. Puppies are more likely to swallow things indiscriminately than adult dogs. If the toy is chewed and broken into several pieces, take the toy away so that the dog does not eat it and then it is not good for his health.

Consider the dog's destructive power. 

Another reason toys are labeled "small dog" is because small dogs have a weaker bite. Again, this may be perfect for some small dogs, but it won't take long for a big dog to get played with.

Make sure you buy toys that can withstand your dog's chewing and rough play.

If you don't want to think that much, just buy safe and durable toys

The first choice is of course a sturdy, more durable toy. My friends and I often go to paw those police dogs or guard dogs training toys for large dogs, although the design is not strong, but good quality and bite resistant. Small dogs, as long as you buy some brand-name toys, pay attention to the material such as nylon dog toy are safe, there is basically no big problem.

For many urban dog owners, the city and no dog a place to play, unlike the countryside dogs run all over the mountains, the roadside flowers and grass small stones can play. So add some gadgets for your dog to spend the day, so they are not too bored when they wait for you at home every day.