Its important to give a toy to dog.Just like a babies need things to teethe on, children need toys to play with and adults need activities to keep themselves entertained, so a dog needs toy to keem themselves busy. Having a variety of dog toys is the first step toward eliminating chewing issues.Finding interesting dog chew toys to keep your dog entertained or happy while you are away can be a challenge. But, it is not impossible. There are actually some great dog chew toys and plush dog toys that are on the market today that can help any pooch that is lonely or spends any time away from you.If you have an older dog you can also find great plush dog toys that will help your pooch to relax when you are away for long periods of time.If you have a puppy a great option are the new plush dog toys that can be warmed to impersonate the feel of their siblings.

I totally agree with you, my guys have a bin full of toys, and now at age 5 & 7 they do not play with them very often, But they like the nylabones and a doggy Dentist said the hard nylabones can break the cusp of there teeth. Also be careful with colored toys to chew on could be made in China and have lead in the coloring!! My little girl dog damaged some really nice furniture while she was teething dispite the presence of all these toys, but once she got her adult teeth, you can trust her not to chew furniture.

one of the best things out there for a dog that is crated is the Kong toy - you stuff them with goodies & the dog spends hours getting it out - you can even make Kong sickles by loading & then freezing them.

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[wishbone]

My Wishbone is an outdoor dog, he loves to run around as fast as he can and play fetching.

At home he usually wants to sit beside someone on sofa and watch tv. Coming home after play, he usually get his squeaky and gnaw toys and sit in his cool place beside the sofa.

I love the Kongs for my dogs. I put peanut butter in them and they will spend lots of quiet time trying to get every last little bit out! My cocker spaniel likes ping pong balls but I have to watch her when she plays with those because I'm afraid she will choke.

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Our corgi's have a couple of plastic donuts that they absolutely love to play fetch with also they have a rope that we got from pet smart that they love to play tug-o-war with. They play with them everyday regardless if we want to or not.

David

Like kids, pets too need fun. If you just take him with your daily morning walk, and put yourself into busy schedules, then you are mistaken. These pets should not be left alone and hence in my sense, every dog owner should gift these pets with dog toys so that they can eliminate insecurity.

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Like kids, pets too need fun. If you just take him with your daily morning walk, and put yourself into busy schedules, then you are mistaken. These pets should not be left alone and hence in my sense, every dog owner should gift these pets with dog toys so that they can eliminate insecurity.

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[lil mutt]

Dog toys are also important to our pets. It serves as medium for you and your pet to bond. Its better to give your dog some toys specially if you want them starting to chew on your good pair of shoes or other furnitures.

One of my current fosters loves the kong stuffing,but has no interest in the kong.My mom's dog also do not care for kongs.