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All Pets Dog Cat Bird Wild Bird Fish Reptile Small Pet Advanced Search Home | Shopping | Email Offers | Register Smart Pet Guides ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs: Breed Guide Smart Pet Guides sm to: Flea & Tick Prevention Training Your New Dog Nutrition Adoption Dog Food Calculator Dog Food Comparison Pet Food Online Charities Adoption Centers Ask the Vet Pet Library Product Comparisons • Behavior • Feeding • Grooming • Health and Nutrition • Natural Health • Play Time • Training • Traveling • Your New Dog Choose one eNewsletter: All Pets Dogs & Cats Dogs Cats Please enter your e-mail: Picking The Perfect Toy For Your Dog! A Pet Food Online Staff Report When dogs feel confined, bored, isolated, or otherwise stressed, they often relieve that stress by exhibiting destructive behavior. Toys help dogs reduce that stress, and can reduce the likelihood of destructive behavior such as digging and chewing. If toys are not provided, some dogs will resort to chewing whatever items are available. That might include your new shoes, your favorite book, or even the couch! Selecting just the right toy Observe your dog's chewing habits Vinyl and latex toys Rubber and nylon toys Rope toys Plush and fleece toys Canvas toys Selecting just the right toy Help your dog use up some of his energy by giving him toys that are appropriate for the size he is now. Toys that might have been the right size when the dog was a puppy might be too small now and should be discarded. Balls and other toys that are too small can easily be swallowed or become lodged in a dog's mouth or throat. Discard toys which break into pieces, or have pieces torn off. You've heard the saying, 'Variety is the spice of life.' When it comes to toys, your dog likes variety, too. Make only four or five toys available at a time, and rotate different toys weekly. This keeps things a little more interesting for your pet. If your pet is strongly attached to a certain toy, though, don't take it away. Observe your dog's chewing habits Aggressive chewers will tear toys apart. Parts can be lodged in the mouth or throat, and can even kill a pet, if swallowed. Aggressive chewers should only have durable, hard rubber or nylon toys . Semi-aggressive chewers don't tear toys apart, but will chew enough to cause wear on a toy. Semi-aggressive chewers should have canvas , plush, fleece, or rope toys . These toys are softer, but will not come apart easily. Non-aggressive or very light chewers are less destructive and can have vinyl or latex toys. When giving your pet a new toy, watch her with the toy. If she is destructive with it, take it away. The toy could come apart, and she could swallow the pieces or she could choke on them. Instead, purchase a toy that is harder and more durable. Toys can be made of a variety of material, some more durable than others. They can be made of vinyl or latex, rubber or nylon, rope, plush or fleece, and canvas. Once you understand your dog's chewing habits and preferences, you can decide what type of toys best suit your dog. Vinyl and Latex Toys These toys are good for non-aggressive or very light chewers. They come in all shapes and colors, and can be found with seasonal themes. Many of these toys make a squeaking noise, which adds interest to the toy. Rubber and Nylon Toys These are good for more aggressive chewers. They are durable , and some come with a hole in them, which adds interest for the dog when a treat is inserted in the hole. Rope Toys Toys that are made with either a nylon or cotton rope material are ideal for semi-aggressive chewers. These are good for dogs that love to play tug-of-war. They also have the added benefit of providing a flossing action that helps with dental care. Plush and Fleece Toys These soft toys are favorites for the dog that simply likes to carry a toy around. Because of the stuffing inside the toy, they should not be given to an aggressive chewer. Also, they often contain a "squeaker." If there are any tears in the toy, discard the toy and replace it with a new one. Canvas Toys Toys made with canvas are washable and quite durable for even semi-aggressive chewers. Information compiled by Pet Supplies Warehouse staff and Pet Food Online Inc. experts. For questions or comments, email us at cs@Pet Supplies Warehouse . Information and advice contained on this site is for your consideration only. Please consult your veterinarian for specific advice concerning the care and treatment of your pet. Tie-Out Stakes by Top Paw Choose from a variety of Tie-Out Stakes to meet your needs, including a complete stake and cable set. Prices start at $9.99 view options Contact Us • About Us • Pet Food Online Stores • Jobs • Affiliate Program • Privacy • Shop Safe Home • Dog • Cat • Bird • Wild Bird • Fish • Reptile • Small Pet Pet Supplies Warehouse™ & © 2003 Pet Supplies Warehouse, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms of use.