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Dog Toys for Destructive Dogs
Have a dog that won’t hesitate to chew on metal, wood, or even rock? Or a dog who bites through standard nylon leashes in two chomps, terrorizes chew toys, and rips the stuffing out of all objects put in front of them? For dogs like this, the solution is indestructible dog toys! These dog toys are designed for those dogs that seem to just destroy all of the regular toys. Often made of hard rubber, indestructible toys are perfect for larger dogs like Mastiffs, Pitbulls, and Chow-Chows that tend to rip through standard dog toys. With indestructible toys, it’s possible to keep these dogs entertained and away from the furniture or other objects in the home that they shouldn’t be chewing on. These toys are also great for fetch and other games, allowing pet and owner to interact without worry of the toy breaking.
Most tough dog toys will last for several years before requiring replacement, and even then, the replacement is often at the discretion of the owner as the toy becomes riddled with bite marks and quite potent in odor from years of being gnawed on!
Why Are Dog Toys So Important?
Dogs love to chew. Dog toys give them things they are allowed to chew, keeping them from getting bored and trying the taste of furniture, walls, rugs, clothes, shoes…you get the idea. Dogs should have a variety of toys and bones to keep busy-rotated occasionally for continued interest–and they need to be within reach as well. Toys end up under the furniture, appliances, out in the yard, or just plain lost as time goes on, and as dog chew toys mysteriously disappear, there will be less for Rover to do, and once again, the threat of destructive canine mode looms over your home.
Some dog owners have had great success with a dog toy box-a large rubber container works (and has the added benefit of being easy to clean). All the plush dog toys will occupy a specific space, and the dog has the added fun of digging through and choosing her toy for the moment. Having dog toys in a centralized location also makes training easier, because if your dog has taken something she is not supposed to have, it is easier to distract her with an appropriate toy when they are all found in one location. The dog will learn to go his toy box when he wants to chew, which will keep him occupied and out of mischief.
My Spoiled Dog Terry
My dog Terry is literally a member of the family. Nearly addresses the dog as if he were a person. My mom buys him gourmet dog food, like chicken pot pie and beef wellington, which look like they could be served in a restaurant. As a member of the family, Terry naturally receives presents on his birthday and major holidays.
As you can probably deduce, people in the family aren’t willing to give Terry just any old dog toys. My mom seeks out premium-style dog rope toys and accessories, a ritual I am sure Terry neither understands nor appreciates. When the holidays roll around I keep in mind my family’s infatuation with our dog and seek out personalized pet lover gifts for them-I know they enjoy receiving the gifts more than the dog.
Baby Likes Squeaky Toys
Baby had to have surgery a couple of weeks ago. After getting her home and confortable the only thing that made her raise her head and ears was the sound of her squeaky dog toy.
Now that she has recovered and she has more energy and loves to chase after it. When she catches it every once in a while her teeth or paw hits it at the right spot to make it squeak and she gets more excited.
The choice of toys out there can be overwhelming but have found that she likes the animal toys. Baby has always had her choice of toys in the past but now when I ask her to go get her squeaky she goes right to the cow. Nothing else in the world exists for her except her toy. 
Remembering Daddy
Almost everyone that is a dog lover has watched the Dog Whisperer at one time or another. Whether you agree with Cesar Millan’s techniques or not, it is time to celebrate a star of the show, Daddy. We also get to celebrate his adopted “grandson”, Junior, as he carries on the legacy.
I don’t want to do any injustice to the article so I am simply attaching the link.
Let’s Play!
I started working with Dogs and Horses at a very young age. Was taught to ride a horse and how to barrel race, which was a blast. Had some of those horses that, I will just say, were a challenge. But, whether it was training a horse or a dog the agility was the most important part.I will talk about the very first dogs I trained for agility, Duke and Dolly. Duke was a mix and Dolly was a german shepherd. They were so patient with me.
I started out with wooden poles and blocks of wood and tires. I didn’t have the great equipment they we have now. It probably took me a little longer than normal to get them to do things because all I wanted to do was play with them and pet them. It was really hard for me to be stern about anything, especially at a young age. But when they did what they were expected to do it was the most amazing and thrilling experience. Using the products that I do know makes it a little easier because they don’t cause the injury, to me or my dogs, as my old equipment did.
Massage for Your Dog?
I remember about 10 + years ago I began a new part of life and started attending massage school. I had to go at night because I also had a full time job. Well…I also had a family and 7 dogs to care for. So I get home feed the entire family and then go to school. I usually got home around 11pm. By then I was absolutely tired. I made the mistake (?) of giving a massage to each of the dogs one night when I got home. After that it was…a habit? No sooner did I walk in the door, of course I had to put the dog collars and dog leads on all to give them a walk and then all of the dogs lined up to get their daily dose of massage. It was great and they were so patient waiting for their turn but by the time I finally got done it was well past midnight. I know they like the special touch and the connection I was making with them but I was getting worn out.
10 years later SURPRISE!! I have now found my new best friend…a dog bed that has heat and massage, all in one. I am absolutely in seventh heaven and so are the members of my dog family that I have left. Miracle is 15 years old now and has a hard time walking due to a lot of health issues and she is always trying to find a comfortable place to lie down. I think now I am going to get the dog bed for Baby and Marina now. They still get a dose of massage periodically, but I get to bed a little earlier now.
Charlie’s Memorial to the Indestructible Ball
I have to say I have had many pets in my life but none touched my heart as much as Charlie III. We had Charlie’s mother, Sheba, and his Aunt Sable. Both crossed the Rainbow Bridge last year.
Charlie was supposed to be my sons companion, however, when Charlie developed DM (Degenerative Myeolopathy) at the young age of 9, it was a difficult time. If you don’t know about DM it gradually decreases your pets ability to walk and have normal functions of the body. The first sign for Charlie was knuckle dragging of the hind end. He would still run and play, chase the balls, play with his toys and chase squirrels of, course.
I wanted to share the ball that Charlie loved to play with, because he still played with it while he was in his wheelchair. It had to be an indestructible ball as he was a very good chewer and ran things over with his wheelchair.
Unfortunately Charlie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with his mom and his aunt so his ball has been passed down to his sister.
Are Your Dogs Smart?
Do you want to see how really smart your dog is and keep them entertained at the same time?
Toys can teach old dogs new tricks! They can also teach the pups as well. Some toys can test you dogs and show you just how smart they actually are. Let your pet show you.
I always want to make sure that the toys are both challenging and fun for my dogs! The puzzle toys that are available can be the best thing I have ever provided my dog. Of course, if you are testing and challenging your dogs’ intelligence you want to watch them. You don’t want your pet to get frustrated with a toy. That is not what they are made for. They are there to help develop skills. If your dog gets frustrated by a toy they may just want to chew on it and ruin the toy and its purpose. So supervision is advised. Once they get the rings off the bone or the balls out of the cube you want to be there to put them back so that they are constantly being challenged during your time together. But I do think my dogs, Marina, Baby and Miracle are the smartest dogs in the world.
Put the toy away once playtime is over to preserve the challenge of the game.
A Puppy Problem to Chew On
Like many dogs, my Siberian husky seeks comfort through chewing. When she was still a puppy, she had no sense of discipline and would chew on any household item that was unlucky enough to cross her path. After going through two pairs of tennis shoes and several Playstation controllers, I started training her to only chew on intended toys and bones. I bought a bunch of rawhide strips and assumed that things would get better.
Unfortunately, my dog demonstrates no intention to actually eat the bones and rawhide strips after chewing them to pieces. She takes special care to hide the evidence all over the house, and on more than one occasion I’ve sat down on top of a sharp wedge of debris that’s partially buried in the couch cushions. That’s when I finally put my foot down and bought some indestructible dog toys online. She can chew and bury those toys to her heart’s content – it’s practically impossible to make a mess.