Dog Toy - An Introduction To The Different Types and Purposes

No matter the size and type of breed, all dogs need a variety of dog toys. In fact, dog toys are a very important part of owning a dog. To humans, it may just be a simple toy, but there are several important purposes of a dog toy.

The main purpose is to encourage positive play by staving off boredom and keeping your dog out of mischief. The dog toy allows your dog an appropriate object in which to chew, rather than destroying items around the home, such as the sofa pillows or the legs of the end table.

Having several different types of toys for your pet to choose from is an excellent way to divert any destructive behavior. Dog toys also give your dog something safe to play with. Without their own dog toys, a bored pooch will find anything to chew, such as dangerous household items.

Using dog toys as a training tool is another purpose of a dog toy. Dog toys help spark a dogs natural hunting instincts. Dog toys can be thrown and by doing so, the dog can be trained to bring it back upon command.

There are also motivational and interactive dog toys that can be used for dog agility training. Another very important purpose of a dog toy is allowing the dog to interact and socialize with its owner and family. Finally, dog toys are fun for your dog and are excellent exercise.

Look anywhere and you will find all types of dog toys. There are dog toys for small dogs. There are dog toys for medium sized dogs. There are toys for large dogs. Every breed of dog will benefit from dog toys.

Noise making toys and dog toys stuffed with real fur can be used as motivational toys. Kongs and other hard rubber toys that have an open cavity within them can be used as interactive toys.

There are many types of tug toys to choose from. You can choose the natural tugs, which are made of fleece, rubber or hemp. Other tug toys are the tennis ball tug toy and the rope tug toy.

Among dog favorites is the fetching dog toys- the ball and the Frisbee. Even the basic ball and old Frisbee have been modified to make playtime more enjoyable for you and your dog. There are tennis balls, noise making balls and balls that light up. The regular old Frisbee has been turned into a flying disc that glows in the dark.

Don’t forget another old time favorite- the stuffed animal with the squeaker inside.

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