Dog toys: fun and games for your dog

In addition to a species-appropriate diet, good training and plenty of cuddles, your dog especially needs exercise and would like to be kept busy all day long. You can ensure there is enough variety in your dog's everyday life with a suitable dog toy. No matter whether it’s a puppy, an adult or a senior – dog toys are suitable for all ages. It not only challenges and encourages your dog's physical activity and keeps him fit, but also improves his intellectual abilities and stimulates his natural instincts.

However, we would like to make one thing clear right from the start: toys are absolutely not a must! Your dog is also completely happy and content when you play with him as a human and give him attention. Please also make sure that you never leave your dog alone with a toy unattended.

When choosing a toy, you should make sure that it suits both the size and age of your four-legged friend. For example, a small ball is not suitable for a larger dog as it can swallow it, just as an oversized toy is rather unsuitable for a small puppy with baby teeth. In general, your dog should be able to hold his toy in his mouth in a relaxed manner.

Are you wondering which type of dog toy suits your four-legged friend best? In this article we will tell you what different types of dog toys there are and what their advantages are.

Dog toys can be used for training in different areas. The most important thing when choosing dog toys is quality. It should be particularly robust, hard-wearing and long-lasting. In addition, the toy must be made of a non-toxic, safe material that cannot cause injuries.

Before you decide on a specific dog toy, you should think about what your four-legged friend has the most fun with. Is your furry friend an enthusiastic swimmer and loves retrieving toys from the water? Depending on his preferences, special toys are particularly suitable.

Throwing toys

Running, chasing and retrieving is in the nature of most dogs. With throwing toys, such as a toy rope, a Frisbee or a dog ball, you can perfectly combine exercise, variety and your dog's intellectual abilities. Of course, you should be careful not to extend your playing time too much so that your four-legged friend's joints are not overloaded.

Chew toys

Chew toys are a classic and belong in every dog ​​household. You will often find these toys in the form of chewing bones, balls or a Kong. But chewing snacks also belong in this area. In addition to pure activity, chew toys have another positive effect: they strengthen your dog's chewing muscles, care for his teeth, massage his gums and remove plaque.

Attention: Dispose of the chew toy immediately if you notice that individual parts of it are coming off.

intelligence toys

Intelligence toys for dogs are very trendy. To motivate your dog, you should choose toys that involve searching for treats. Your loyal companion will definitely have a lot of fun with a snuffle mat. Toys that require him to open lids, move doors and complete other transfer tasks are a little more demanding. With this type of dog toy you train your dog's comprehension, concentration and creativity.

Water toys

Dog breeds with a great affinity for water especially enjoy water toys. They love to refresh themselves in the cool water during the summer. Water games give your dog the opportunity to fully exercise themselves. The advantage here is that his joints are not put under as much strain as, for example, in throwing games.

As you can see, with the right toy you can prevent any boredom and offer your dog a lot of variety in everyday life. We hope you have a lot of fun playing together!

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