Safe Toys For Your Dog

When purchasing toys for your dog, don’t forget to exercise precaution.

Avoid potential choking hazards such as toys with breakable doors, glued-on or removable parts.

Make certain the noise box in squeaky toys cannot come out during rough play.

Choose toys which are made from durable and wear resistant materials such as vinyl, nylon, and latex. Toys made from hard rubber are better than softer materials which may shred or tear.

Avoid playing with old shoes, socks or any other item which may be off limits under different circumstances. Using these items as toys makes your dog think it’s OK to play with them even if they aren’t his toys.

Look for brightly colored toys which will keep your dog entertained. Food dispensing and chase toys are two great time occupiers.

Avoid tug of war games which support aggression tendencies. Tugging on a toy may be acceptable. Tugging on your clothes is not. Tug of war games with your puppy may also damage the alignment of your dog’s teeth.

Vary your dog’s toys as she gets older. What might keep a puppy entertained for hours may not hold the same allure for an older dog.

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Home Sweet Home For You and Your Dog

We all like to have a home sweet home, even your dog. With that in mind, here are a few ideas to make you and your dog's time at home even more enjoyable.

Situate your dog’s bed in a well traveled area of the house. Dogs are social animals and like to be close to the family even when resting.

Cover your sofa with a blanket or towel to give your dog a soft place to lay. It also saves time cleaning fur off the furniture.

Keep garbage in a covered trash can or cabinet to help curb your pet’s trash attraction.

Keep small objects, such as jewelry and spare change in a safe place, e.g. a drawer or jewelry box, to prevent accidental swallowing or choking.

Place snuggly rugs on hardwood or tile floors where your dog sleeps. Not only will your dog enjoy the comfort, the rug will also protect his joints from cold floors and cold air which sinks to the ground. As an added bonus, place the rug in a sunny spot.

Purchase a vacuum with beater bars to beat out fur and dander from your carpet. A vacuum with HEPA filter will also help trap irritants which can cause allergies.

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