Rope toys can be great toys as well. A
well made one will be thick and rugged.
However, watch that your dog does not shred the
fringe off the ends.
Other Novelties
There are also a variety of
plastic and hard rubber balls, blocks, odd shapes
and such that are great for putting treats into
and encouraging your pet to dig them out.
They can be wonderful for a dog that gets bored
quickly and you want to keep busy.
The big thing with any toy is to know your dog.
If you notice he can easily shred or eat a toy,
take it away and use something different.
What is fine for one dog may not be with another.
Make certain the toy is an appropriate size.
A Lab could easily swallow and choke on a bone
meant for a Pomeranian. Conversely, a
Pomeranian may not be able to get his tiny mouth
around a Lab sized bone. When you buy
rawhides, try to find ones made in the USA or
other country that regulates processing of
rawhides. Some countries may use harmful
chemicals in processing the rawhide.
