Picking the right toy for your
dog isn't always easy. It may take a little trial and error before you find that
perfect toy your dog just won't leave alone.
Below we've tried to summarize the different kinds of toys
to help you find "the one".
Rubber toys
Great jaw and mouth exercise for dogs that like to chew; keeps them occupied for
hours; fun for fetch or non-interactive play; great for aggressive chewers
because they are so durable. Some are hollow so you can put treats inside of
them for extra fun such as the
Dogzilla Chew Toys.
Vinyl toys
Easily compressed by the bite of just about any-sized dog; usually have
squeakers that almost all dogs enjoy; great for fetch, but items like our
Clutch Ball are especially popular because of the squeaker.
Soft toys
Made of fleece, plush fabric; retains dog's scent for extended play; some have
squeakers; great for fetch, other dogs just like to carry
soft or plush toys around and snuggle.
Rope toys
Great for fetch, tug games, and chewing; often flavoured; good for teeth and
gums; they last a long time. Examples:
Tennis Ball Tuggers Dog Toys and the
Nuts for Knots Dog Toy.
Rawhide chews and bones
Chewing rawhide removes plaque from the dog's teeth and keeps them cleaner while
the dog has a great time chewing; come in many flavours, sizes and shapes - from
bones to
chews.
Bone-Hard Toys & Chews
Great for dogs who love to chew; good for the teeth since they remove plaque and
are nonabrasive; relieve boredom; come in various flavours and sizes.
Nylabones are a long-lasting chew toy, as well as other
bone-hard chew toys.
Many dogs are surprisingly finicky about the size, shape,
or feel of the toys they'll play with. If your dog doesn't play with the soft
plush toy you give him, try a rubber or bone-hard toy. Be patient and don't give
up - you'll find the toy type your pet loves to play with.
