Tips For Toys

Tips For Toys

Toys are fun both for our dogs and us. Lucky for us there are

endless choices.

But did you know how important toys are for your dogs - puppies

especially.

Toys play a great role in the emotional and mental development

of puppies. They also act as solutions for inappropriate

chewing, boredom, and separation anxiety. In fact most dog

trainers recommend that new puppy owners buy lots of toys for

the newest member of the family.

Variety is the spice of life. Most experts recommend buying

different kinds of toys for your dog so that you can discover

which ones he really likes.

You might be surprised with the answers. Berry, my 95 pound

German Shepherd just loves cuddling up his stuffed animals. Who

would have thought!

Trainers and behaviorists recommend that their clients have

three sets of toys.

Primary toys are your dog's favorite. Leave these out for your

dog when your not around. This helps reduce separation anxiety

because your dog associates you leaving with his getting his

favorite toy.

Secondary toys are the toys to have out when you are home. Be

sure to pick up the primary toys.

And finally the third set of toys is used to rotate with the

the first set. Trainers recommend swapping toys every 3 days

or so. This helps keep your dog interested in all his toys.

And always choose toys wisely. Try to buy toys that match your

dog's size. And always make sure there are no dangerous small

pieces that your dog can chew loose and swallow or worse yet -

choke on.

Margaret Svete, best-selling author, television and radio personality, and dog rescuer helps dog owners discover easy dog care tips. Subscribe to the premiere dog care ezine, The Dog Enquirer, at http://www.allaboutdogcare.com