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| Dogs are playful animals and you may find
that they resort to rough play with other dogs when they have
established a friendship. Do not mistake this for a fight
and try to pull her away. You need to watch out for signs
of anger in which case you need to call your trained dog to
yourself. You will notice that some breeds are more playful
than others.
Dogs love running around which helps them get the necessary
exercise. If you want to build a good relationship with your
dog, you can join her in her games by playing 'Fetch'
or by chasing her around. There are many dog agility games
that you can have with your pet dog. Dogs love to be free
and running around things, they love to grab a ball tossed
in the air or a flying frisbee gliding in the air. There are
many dog games competitions, where dogs show thier caliber
in catching, snatching, obedience, diving etc. Dog's love
gnawing things which you may have realised on seeing the state
of your shoes or the sofa after they have had a go at it.
Gnawing has to be encouraged as it provides good mouth exercise
and also helps in keeping the teeth and gums clean and free
from plaque and tartar. But you will have to substitute your
shoes with a good dog toy. there are a lot of dog toys in
the form of bones, rubber balls, doggie toys ducks for aquatic
games such as fetching the toy duck from the pool etc.
A wide array of toys are available although it may take some
time before you know which toy is your dog’s favorite.
Once you have it, it will be a timeless activity for your
dog.
A few examples of the most common choices of toys
are given below:
- Soft toys: This is made of fabric and
may not necessarily always be used as a toy but more as
a toy to cuddle with. Since these are made of fabric, they
will also not last too long.
- Rubber toys: These toys are more durable
and therefore are best for assertive chewers.
- Rope toys: These serve as a good chew
and recently these come in flavors. Over time you will know
your dog's choice.
- Vinyl toys: These are soft and therefore
easily compressed by biting. Such toys normally squeak,
becoming pleasant entertainment for your dog although you
may choose not to buy these if you believe it will be too
disturbing.
- Rawhide toys: These are made from treated
beef hide and you may find that your dog swallows bits of
these toys. Small bits easily pass through the digestive
system and so is not a cause of concern. You need to ensure
that your dog is supervised from time to time so that it
does not swallow huge chunks of rawhide. Rawhide bones should
be bought from good dealers to ensure that the product is
made from good raw hide and that it is treated with good
products.
You will no doubt have some happy and interesting moments
watching your dog play with her toys.... provided you have
made the right choice. Be ready with your video camera so
that you can get some beautiful clips of your pet dog giving
you some nice shots for your personal video collection.
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