Dog Toys
We all know that dogs love nothing more than to interact and play with their owners and families. Taking the time to indulge your dog in this way is important because not only will it help to keep them active and physically fit, it will also promote mental health and keep them calmer and feeling more content. The last thing you would want is a depressed dog. There are plenty of dog toys available to choose from. Here we will review a few.
Air Kong Dog Toy Dumbell
The Air Kong Dumbell is styled in the form of a weightlifter's dumbell with tennis balls instead of weights. This is a heavy duty toy made with a non-abrasive and non-toxic felt cover, and is the ultimate retreiving toy that can also be useful when training. It is silent so as not to drive owners mad if the dog chooses to play with it night and day, and with high visibility colours and the ability to float on water, it should always prove easy to find both on land and in water. The Kong dumbell tends to bounce irregularly, which will help to enhance dogs reflexes and keep them entertained.
Size: Large 25cm (10in)
Classic Dog Kong
This is a classic toy from the word's best toy maker for dogs. It is a simple chew toy that is perfect for dogs that like to chew, but is also a good retreiving toy too, one that will bounce very irregularly to add to the fun. The Kong has a hollow core that can be stuffed with doggy treats or paste, and this can keep a dog entertained especially when owners are out. It can also be placed in a freezer to harden any filling, which will make it harder for the dog to retreive it. The medium size suits most dogs.
Size: Medium.
Kong Frisbee / Flyer
Another toy from the world leader (Kong), this is a tough and flexible rubber frisbee flyer toy. It is easy to throw and pick up and will keep a dog entertained for hours, as well fit. With a bit of practice, the frisbee can be thrown for considerable distances, which a dog will love. And with even more practice, a dog can become pretty adept at catching the frisbee in mid-air. This is a great toy for the beach, and then large size flies well and will suit most dogs.
Size: Large.
Air Squeaker Tennis Balls
Probably the most original and popular retreiving toy for dogs the world over is the humble ball. Dogs love to play catch and fetch, and a ball is the perfect toy for this as they can carry them pretty easily. In addition, chasing a ball that is bouncing randomly only serves to add to their sense of fun. Kong have devised a range of tennis balls with inbuilt squeak that are perfect for ball obsessed dogs. These are tough, long lasting and float on water too. And as they have traditional high visibility tennis ball colours, they should be easy for dogs and their owners to find in long grass.
Size: Regular.
Ball Thrower
This a great innovation that goes well with any ball, such as those above. Not only does it take the effort out of throwing balls for your dogs, it also allows you to throw them much, much further, something you dog will absolutely love. And another benefit is that the thrower saves you from having having to bend down to pick up balls that will often be slippery and covered in grass and saliva.
Size: 66cm (26in) long.