Tips for Finding Dog Chew Toys for Aggressive Chewers
With such a vast selection of doggie toys on the market we are spoiled for choice when it comes to our four legged friends, but what should we consider when shopping for the perfect toy, if our furry friend is an aggressive chewer?
What not to buy:
• Soft, stuffed toys are a bad idea for an aggressive chewer, as they can be shredded easily, creating a large mess quickly and also creating a hazard for your dog.
• Small hollow squeaky toys are also easily destroyed by an aggressive chewer, and small parts can be a choking hazard for a smaller breed.
• Plastic bottles, or hard brittle plastics are also a bad idea for a dog that likes to destroy everything in sight, as when shredded sharp edges could cut the inside of the dogs mouth quite badly.
Having looked at what is not good for your aggressive chewer lets now consider what you should look for in the perfect toy.
• Hard, thick rubber toys, which come in a range of sizes, are always a good option for an aggressive chewer. Kong is perhaps one of the more well known brands that produce a large number of strong rubber toys that are perfectly suited to the more destructive dog. Many of these toys can also be filled with tasty treats that keep the dog amused for hours.
& Kong treat ball , can also be a great choice for the more aggressive chewer, and also help to clean the dogs, teeth, however there is still the possibility of some mess with this toys, as the dog may pull stands of the rope free, and it is perhaps a good idea to supervise your pet to a degree, when allowing them to play with these.
• Activity toys can also provide a lot of enjoyment for the aggressive chewer and help keep them in a calmer frame of mind, as the dog is forced to explore the toy carefully in order to extract the rewards hidden inside, however be aware that an aggressive chewer who likes to shake his toys could also cause damage to himself and your home, if he attempts to pick up the toy and shake it, as these toys are often quite large.
It is important to remember that whenever you introduce a new toy to your pet you should do so with caution.
It is perhaps a good idea to set aside a time when you can observe the dog for a short while, when introducing a new toy, to ensure that the dog seems able to play without fear of choking or damage to the dog, or you home.
Doing so will ensure that both your dog, and yourself stay in a happy and healthy state of mind, and reduce the risk of you returning home to destruction or worse, a very poorly dog.
What not to buy:
• Soft, stuffed toys are a bad idea for an aggressive chewer, as they can be shredded easily, creating a large mess quickly and also creating a hazard for your dog.
• Small hollow squeaky toys are also easily destroyed by an aggressive chewer, and small parts can be a choking hazard for a smaller breed.
• Plastic bottles, or hard brittle plastics are also a bad idea for a dog that likes to destroy everything in sight, as when shredded sharp edges could cut the inside of the dogs mouth quite badly.
Having looked at what is not good for your aggressive chewer lets now consider what you should look for in the perfect toy.
• Hard, thick rubber toys, which come in a range of sizes, are always a good option for an aggressive chewer. Kong is perhaps one of the more well known brands that produce a large number of strong rubber toys that are perfectly suited to the more destructive dog. Many of these toys can also be filled with tasty treats that keep the dog amused for hours.
& Kong treat ball , can also be a great choice for the more aggressive chewer, and also help to clean the dogs, teeth, however there is still the possibility of some mess with this toys, as the dog may pull stands of the rope free, and it is perhaps a good idea to supervise your pet to a degree, when allowing them to play with these.
• Activity toys can also provide a lot of enjoyment for the aggressive chewer and help keep them in a calmer frame of mind, as the dog is forced to explore the toy carefully in order to extract the rewards hidden inside, however be aware that an aggressive chewer who likes to shake his toys could also cause damage to himself and your home, if he attempts to pick up the toy and shake it, as these toys are often quite large.
It is important to remember that whenever you introduce a new toy to your pet you should do so with caution.
It is perhaps a good idea to set aside a time when you can observe the dog for a short while, when introducing a new toy, to ensure that the dog seems able to play without fear of choking or damage to the dog, or you home.
Doing so will ensure that both your dog, and yourself stay in a happy and healthy state of mind, and reduce the risk of you returning home to destruction or worse, a very poorly dog.
