Doggie’s Accessories

Toys provide your puppy or dog with appropriate objects to chew on, thus decreasing destructive behavior in your home. Puppies especially are inclined to chew as they use their mouths to examine everything! Chewing behavior increases when puppies are about four months to 12 months old and go through teething. Soft plush toys are great for puppies to teethe on. A favorite can become a security blanket for the pup when he has bedded down for the night. Soft plush toys are usually light enough to carry, soft enough to chew on and machine washable for easy cleaning. Older dogs may also enjoy plush toys. Some plush toys come with squeakers inside that many dogs enjoy. If you need to board or kennel your pet, ask if a favorite toy can come along so your pet has a familiar plaything while away from home.

 Make sure the toy’s right for your dog
Offering too many toys at once can overwhelm your pet. Try rotating your dog’s toys every three or four weeks. This way your dog thinks she’s getting new toys!Monitor your dog’s toys frequently. Check for wear and tear or small pieces that can be chewed off and swallowed. Rope toys should be replaced when they become frayed.

My dog, Daisy, had a favorite toy practically from the day we brought her home from the breeder: her plush hedgehog squeaky toy. As a five-week-old Beagle, the hedgehog was almost bigger than Daisy was! As she grew, eventually becoming much bigger than the hedgehog, Daisy loved chewing on the hedgehog and squeaking the squeaker, but we also often found her snuggling with it. I ended up called the toy “Friend” because he was her best friend!

Of course, Friend eventually became disgusting and needed to be replaced. Daisy did a great job of tearing Friend apart – not very friendly, right? – and his squeaker wouldn’t squeak anymore. I was also worried about Daisy swallowing some of his fluff, or even the squeaker itself, so Friend went into the garbage. I immediately went to several pet stores that sold plush dog toys to track down another Friend for her. I finally found one, and Daisy was so happy to be reunited with him!

Dogs can’t clean their teeth like people do (unless assisted), so it’s important to do what is necessary to keep a dog’s teeth healthy and free from decay.  In the past, dogs kept their teeth clean through chewing bones, however, bones can have sharp edges, and if swallowed, can cause serious damage to a dog’s stomach and intestinal tract.  Instead of giving a dog a traditional bone for teeth cleaning, give them nylon dog toys.  Nylon is much safer than bone for a dog, even if swallowed.  There are also flavored nylon dog bones available that most dogs love to chew on.  There are some dog treats that can also help to clean a dog’s teeth.

When a dog is chewing a bone, whether nylon or not, it’s best to take it away from them after it is chewed down to a small size capable of being swallowed.  Even if it passes through their stomach without causing damage, there’s also the danger of the dog choking on the bone while trying to swallow it. 

Dogs love to play with plush dog toys and rope toys especially ones with a squeaker .  Your dog will enjoy the fun of pulling, rolling and chewing.The Squeakiespheres are plush and rope toys for dogs.   A circular combination of plush and rope that will send dogs into orbits of fun.   Cotton rope is great for chewing and tugging, and each plush ball has a squeaker inside.

Always get you dog a licenses and an ID tag.  We watch our dogs so they won’t get lost but things happen.  Our two small dogs escaped from their crate at a friends home in the country.  As careful as we had been we spent several hours looking for our two dogs.  The following day we found both of them.  An ID tag will help if someone else finds your stray puppy.

Play with your dog and provide him with plenty of toys.  Toys provide play time and several types of toys help with the health of your dog.    Nylon dog toys and interactive dog toys will also develop a dogs intelligence and puzzle-solving skills. Many toys help keep your dogs teeth clean as Fleecy Clean.  Fleecy Clean made with safe and non.toxic materials is gentle on a dog’s mouth while effectively wiping clean teeth and gums during play, reducing plaque buildup. 

Dog play with new toys they find attractive and interesting.  A new plush toy on the market is made like a Hostess Twinkie,  The plush toy will not satisfy their craving but will entertain your dog for hours.

The Twinkie is not the only new plush dog toy.  Tootsie Roll plush dog toys, Dubble Bubble plush toys and the Tootsie Roll Pop plush toy will increase the enjoyment of playtime for you and your dog.

How do you celebrate Christmas with your pet?  Plush playtime toys are a staple dog toy and dog enjoy the time they play with plush dog toys.   Many plush toys contains a squeaker for added fun and interaction.

Plush toys are often soft and cute with soft or loud noise makers and as many design as are available with children’s toys. 

“Kiss Me” Christmas Dog Antlers are a hoot for the holidays.  Large highly visible bright red doggy antlers with hanging mistletoe between the antlers encourage everyone to give your dog all the holiday love he/she deserves.  Antlers are easy to put on and get off, antlers stay in place with a soft elastic strap. Kiss Me antlers are designed for medium to large dogs.  Antlers and plush dog toys adds to the excitement of Christmas parties.  

If your dog is constantly finding things in the house to chew on, whether it’s shoes, furniture, or clothing, it’s a good idea to find them a more appropriate alternative.  Rubber dog toys will deter chewing on other objects, and also strengthen your canine’s teeth and improve overall dental health.  If your pup still finds objects to chew on, there are a number of preventative techniques you can try.  One common solution is to purchase one of the sour tasting sprays designed to deter dogs from chewing on specific objects in the home.  If that doesn’t work, you can also try using a squirt gun or a sharp sound whenever the dog starts to chew that will let them know what they’re doing is wrong. 

In some cases dogs will be immune to all methods of deterrence, and at that point it’s wise to just keep important objects out of reach of their mouths and cut your losses. 

In the world, there may not be anything as cute as a new puppy–warm belly, wet nose, paws going in eight directions at once.  But those little fluffballs like to use their teeth!

Your chewing cutie will have his own preferences when it comes to favorite toys—some love rubber Kongs (which can hold food and treats, an extra bonus!), some love a squeaker.  Rubber or nylon dog toys are probably the best for chewing purposes—and dogs never really outgrow the need to chew and play!