How many times have you thrown down your cold hard cash on dog toys from the pet store only to have your furry friend destroy it in less than ten minutes? Odds are this scenario has played itself out on more than one occasion to many pet owners out there. We are spending $5-$10 per toy just to have our dogs destroy them faster than rise of gas prices. This problem has plagued many that own a four legged companion but don’t worry, we have the answer, or at least some tips that might curve the cost of spoiling your pup.
As any male that grew up in the 1980’s we know from watching G.I. Joe cartoons every Saturday morning: Knowing is half the battle. Knowing and understanding your dogs chewing habits will help you choose the right toy. Every dog has a different level of aggression when it comes to chewing. Some dogs can disappear with a plush snowman toy and two days later be found with the same toy still intact. Other dogs can be given a 15 inch rawhide bone and have it devoured in less than ten minutes. A responsible dog owner will notice and then choose their dogs’ toys accordingly. As a pet owner you must know the difference between a chew and a toy and what each of them is designed to provide for you dog.
Toys satisfy your dogs need to play, run, chase, tug, and frolic and generally be a perpetual puppy. Toys are designed to be used as one of the best times of interaction between you and your dog. They also keep your dog active and healthy. Take for example our 24inch Super Tug. This durable toy is made with extra thick rope and handle that can take the best of beatings. But this toy is designed to be used with you and your puppy. Play tug-o-war and let them chase the super tug to keep them in shape. And when you are finished playing put the rope toy away. Do not let your dog continue to chew on the rope toy because constant gnawing the rope toy will begin to come apart.
Chews, on the other hand, are pacifiers that satisfy your dogs need to crunch, chomp, and gnaw. In most cases, you can leave your pet with chews for hours and days and they will continue to enjoy their treat. Dog owners must understand all dogs have a desire to chew and this desire is ongoing for the life of the dog.
With that said the real question still remains: How can we prevent our dogs from destroying their toys in ten minutes? Well we know now not to give our dogs toys when they really need a chew so now we must look at the proper chews.
Rawhides have always been a popular all-natural treat and for many years the one and only chew. However, over the course of time and the advancements in technology there are now some chews that will give you a little bang for your buck. The Kong Company have taken great strides in providing a product in which will outlast even the toughest chewers.
The Original Kong Dental toy will give your pup a chance to quench their desire to chew and at the same time give your wallet a break. This particular toy is more than a simple chew. The inside of the exclusive, super-bouncy, red, natural rubber compound is completely hollow and perfect for a hidden treat or two. With the Original Kong dogs will chomp down on the chew and they will also knock it around to try to retrieve the hidden treat inside. In turn the Kong will tend to last longer.
Another toy, with a similar design, is made by Canine Genius and is simply called the Leo. The idea of the Leo is comparable in concept to the Kong and, in addition, Canine Genius has created a Leo for the Tougher Chewers.
With dogs continually wanting to satisfy their desire to chew we, as pet owners, are always looking for the toy that will put up a fight. As hard as we look we must also understand that no toy or chew is completely indestructible.
To keep the creative juices going fun4pets.com also added the new Piggy Rope Bones by Beefeaters. The Piggy Rope Bones are truly a unique product and Beefeaters have taken a flavor that dogs love and put it in the shape of knotted bones, figure-8's, and donuts, "This is the creativity ours customers have been looking for in a dog treat," says Cummings.
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