subject: Golden Retriever Training Pet Owners Guide to Buying Toys That Work for Your Dog [print this page] Golden Retriever Training Pet Owners Guide to Buying Toys That Work for Your Dog
Toys for dogs are essential. They not only keep your dogs company, but they also avoid your dogs from chewing on other items in your home such as your shoes and the sofa. That is the reason why when you are bringing a new puppy home, you need to buy him his toys from the get go. In short, bring home both puppy and dog together if you can. Just what toys are you going to look for?
Chew Toys
Especially with teething puppies, chew toys are a must. Imagine coming home after a days hard work, only to find all your stuff chewed up....A dog owners worst nightmare. Chew toys will help avoid chewed carpets, pieces of paper, and furniture. Whenever you see your puppy/dog chewing on something, replace it with his chew toy. One important thing to remember is not to pull the toy out of his mouth as this might teach him competitive aggression or snapping.
Distraction Toys
These toys are filled up with bits of treats. They keep your dogs pre-occupied and happy for hours. These types of toys are useful for training golden retrievers with the use of positive reinforcements. Also, these types of toys keep your dog's mind busy, trying to figure out how to get treats out.
Comfy Toys
Usually the small stuffed toys, these toys keep your dogs company while sleeping or while they are left alone. These toys can be your pet's best pal, he can hug them and be his comfort blanket.
When choosing the best toys for your dog, make sure to look at the size of the toy as compared to the size of your dog. If the toys are too small, your dog might swallow it by mistake and choke. Make sure to inspect toys well before giving to your dog to make sure of safety.
