The best toys for your dog.

THE BEST TOYS FOR YOUR DOG.

Leaving dogs alone at home for a few hours a day is often unavoidable. Whether to go shopping or to go to work.

Being alone, for a dog, can become extremely tedious and cause anxiety and stress.

Loneliness can lead to many other related problems, such as barking at other dogs.

To avoid having a depressed dog or dog with behavior problems, at Glu Glu Pet we are going to give you a list of some of the best toys to entertain your dog while you are away from home or when you take a walk with your dog outdoors.

INDEX:

1.- WHEN DOGS ARE CURIOUS ABOUT GAMES.

2.- PLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR DOGS.

3.- WHAT ARE TOYS FOR?

4.- BENEFITS OF THE GAME.

5.- HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TOY.

6.- TOYS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR DOG.

7.- THE BEST TOYS FOR YOUR DOG.

8.- THE BEST TOYS FOR DOGS WITH STRONG BITE.

1.- WHEN DOGS ARE CURIOUS ABOUT GAMES:

Dogs begin to be curious about games around 3 weeks of age. It is a necessity, so the dog will instinctively start looking for this activity.

Over time, and the constant evolution of the dog's cognitive needs, he will demand increasingly complex and resistant toys with which to spend his time alone.

Although the stages of a dog's life tend to vary depending on the breed (the larger, the longer the infancy period), the dog will remain a puppy until approximately 6 months of age.

It is important that although the dog's childhood is over, the dog's desire to play will continue to be present throughout its entire existence, although with less intensity.

2.- PLAY IS IMPORTANT FOR DOGS:

The game is an activity that is done for fun, and whose natural function is to train or exercise some ability or skill.

Play is an instinctive state in puppies, a playful attitude that seeks learning through curiosity.

Thanks to the game, dogs, just like humans, develop their potential abilities. One of the main abilities that you can help enhance, even without being with him, is smell. One way to do this is by planting treats or specific feed for puppies around the house.

The game helps dogs to develop properly, both physically and mentally. If a puppy has played during its childhood, it is less likely that it will develop behavioral problems when it is older.

3.- GAME BENEFITS:

The game has many benefits for dogs:

• It allows them to prepare for their adult life.
• They learn to know themselves, their physical and social capacities, as well as their limits.
• They learn to resolve conflicts that serve as a basis to emerge victorious from future difficulties.
• They learn to control their movements, mainly their bite and the way they move (attack, run, jump, etc.).
• Playing with other dogs is how they learn new ways of approaching.
• Through the game, the affective bond that exists between person and dog is strengthened, consolidating a relationship based on trust and respect.
• They learn to understand and language and communication with their peers. At the same time they learn to understand language and communication with their peers.
• The game is also super good for keeping fit both physically and mentally.
• Playing helps your dog combat stress and separation anxiety.
• The game allows the dog to satisfy its instincts: to hunt, chase things or protect its territory.
• The game allows dogs to prevent sensory deprivation syndrome. Thus, he gains self-confidence, becoming a cheerful and happy dog, without behavioral problems.
• The game is the basis of good training. Educating a dog while providing it with fun, respect, patience and guarantees optimal results.

4.- WHAT ARE TOYS FOR?

In the infancy stage, puppies are vulnerable and predisposed to nervousness and insecurity.

Boredom and abandonment are situations that we must avoid to allow adequate growth.

The importance of toys lies in the fact that dogs do not feel totally alone, toys keep them entertained.

In the case of puppies, some toys such as stuffed animals keep them company.

Many of the toys that exist on the market today are very good options, apart from entertaining, they also stimulate the dog's mind, either because of their shape, their touch, their color or the way in which they have to be played with.

To ensure that you get the best product for your puppy, check that the toy you buy is suitable for your dog's breed, at Glu Glu Pet we have the best brands and the highest quality in their toys, you should always buy brands of confidence and intended for the use of puppies, you must take into account the size and characteristics of the dog.

5.- HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST TOY.

Choosing the right toy for your puppy is no easy task. For this you have to take into account many factors, you must know the way of being of the dogs, their behaviors and their physical aptitudes.

Dogs do not have the same jaw strength as an adult dog. They are full of energy and love to chew on everything. Exploring is their main activity.

Although puppies take everything for toys, you must make them understand what toys they should play with and what they can bite, and what objects they should respect.

If your pup keeps chewing on the sofa or table legs, there are some effective ways to fix it. At Glu Glu Pet we have sprays with unpleasant odors for them, you just have to spray them on the surface that you want them to stop biting and your dog will never come closer.

To make your dog only play with his toys, you should choose attractive toys for your dog.

The retina of dogs begins to function properly after 6 weeks of life. Their visual perception improves progressively, until they are 3 months old, which is when they reach their definitive vision. Although it is thought that dogs are only able to see in black and white, in reality, dogs can see colors. The difference between human and canine vision is that the color range that dogs perceive is much smaller. The only shades that dogs can tell apart are blue and yellow.

The toys you buy for your dog are better to be of these colors, since your dog will distinguish them better.

At Glu Glu Pet, we have numerous toys in these colors such as: Kong Air dog bone ,Kong air dog donut , Kong air dog football.

Once the dog approaches the toy and begins to chew on it, other features such as sound, touch or hardness will do the rest of the work.

Make sure that the sound emitted by your pet's toy is not too loud. Being a dog, their senses are still very sensitive if they are puppies, so they could be startled by anything.

Try to make them toys that are not difficult to chew, . If your puppy does not have teeth yet, or if he still has milk teeth, he may not control his bite and hurt himself with a toy that is not suitable for his characteristics.

Materials such as stuffed animal, plush, latex, silicone or soft rubber with safe, non-toxic materials, perfect for your puppy's first toys.

6.- TOYS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOUR DOG:

At Glu Glu Pet we warn that the toys that we point out below are not valid, nor good for your puppy, such as:

• TOYS FOR CHILDREN OR CATS: Many people take advantage of the presence of children or cats at home, and their toys to provide new forms of entertainment for dogs. Non-specific toys for dogs can cause serious problems for your puppy, mainly due to their low resistance to bites. A children's stuffed animal can easily break in your puppy's mouth, breaking into pieces that your dog can choke on or become poisoned with. In the case of products for cats, toys with feathers can be dangerous for both the dog and the person who plays with him. If your pup pulls too hard on the pen, both the stick and the bungee cord could break and bounce back hard into sensitive areas such as the eyes, causing significant damage.
• SMALL TOYS WITH ACCESSORIES: Stuffed animals with button eyes, jingle bell toys, or anything else your dog can easily tear off and swallow. Avoid letting your dog play with small toys, such as marbles, golf balls, or any other toy that is not appropriate for his size, this will ensure that he does not swallow anything.
• WORN TOYS: Many dogs have old toys that they have become attached to, and the owners, considering them cute, decide not to get rid of them. The passage of time and the use of toys wears them out, and makes them more likely to release pieces that the dog can swallow. The stuffed animals, although in their day they have been of good quality and are special for your puppy, they must be checked periodically to ensure that they do not have tears or are missing any piece, if any damage is detected, do not hesitate to remove that toy in particular and replace it with a new one.
• PAINTED TOYS: Brightly colored balls or ropes with superficial painting are relatively common items on the market. These are products imported from China, painted with lead or with other types of materials that wear out after a few uses. The paint that is removed from the toy ends up in the dog's stomach. The seriousness of the matter lies in the toxicity of the elements that make up this painting. This is a problem that is not yet regulated for use in pets. That is why you have to be careful when buying them, at Glu Glu Pet we have the highest quality toys for your puppy, and buy toys whose elements are completely one color.
• PLASTIC FRISBEES OR FLYING DISCS: Plastic is one of the most common materials today and we can find it in almost any object. When it comes to toys for your puppy you have to be careful and avoid it whenever possible. Plastic toys are bad for dogs, not so much because they break, but because their straightness can end up wearing down the dog's teeth. At Glu Glu Pet we have flying discs of the highest quality for your puppy.
• HOUSEHOLD OBJECTS: Many dogs prefer to play with what they find around the house instead of using their toys. That's how the owners find their chewed-up slippers, sagging couch, and threadbare furniture. Another very common problem is when dogs, having no entertainment and being unattended, rummage through the garbage and eat leftover food.
• STONES AND STICKS: On many occasions we leave the house in a hurry and forget to take a toy for our pet. Once in the park we choose to take the first stick or a stone that we find and that we use as a toy. Both sticks and stones can be really dangerous objects for the health of the puppy. In the case of stones, if we use them for a game of fetch, it is possible that the dog catches them on the fly and hurts his gums or even breaks a tooth. It may also be the case that the stone is swallowed if it is too small. The same thing happens with the sticks, apart from flattening the teeth, the sticks release splinters that dogs can swallow, causing some intestinal problems. Try to always carry a dog-friendly toy with you, so you avoid having to improvise.

7.- THE BEST TOYS FOR YOUR DOG:

At Glu Glu Pet we recommend some of the best toys for your dog when they are alone at home and for outdoor walks:

• STUFFED TOYS, PLUSH OR NYLON: Stuffed toys are ideal for puppies due to their softness, a perfect characteristic to allow the developed mail of canine teeth. Stuffed animals also have another important function for puppies and that is to accompany your pet and provide security at night, especially the first weeks of entering an unknown house after separating from their pack. Thanks to the company of a stuffed animal, your puppy will learn to be calm and not cry at night. Many of the quality stuffed animals are made with a greater proportion of cotton which, if ingested, does not pose much danger to the dog because, being malleable, it does not obstruct the intestine, and second, being a natural material, it can be easily expelled by dogs.
• LATEX TOYS: Latex dog toys are somewhat sturdier than stuffed toys. We recommend its use for puppies or calmer dogs. The ingestion of toys made 100% with latex does not pose problems for your dog's health.
  • LATEX SOUND BALLS: Soft, durable, non-toxic latex perfect for all types of dogs. Ideal to play both in each and in the park.
  • TOYS AND RUBBER , RUBBER OR SILICONE: They usually have a rough touch and are quite heavy. These same characteristics are what guarantee a greater durability of the product, thanks to the fact that they are not easy to break or deform. There are also toys that use this material so that the final product is light. Thus, rubber toys can also be used in games of search, in this way the teeth of the dogs do not suffer any damage when catching a ball or a disk on the fly. Rubber toys are ideal for nervous dogs, who spend the day nibbling. They are better for the adult stage of the dog than for puppies.
  • RUBBER CHEW BALLS: Resists biting and scratching, Perfect for dogs to play with when they are alone. Prizes can be hidden in an interior. It is also used to clean the dog's teeth.
• ROPE TOYS: Made with natural cotton ropes and designed for your dog to chew both when you are with him and when he is alone and bored. Multicolored finish to be more attractive to the dog and better stimulate its intelligence. Perfect for maintaining proper dental cleaning. Natural cotton is non-toxic, making it perfect for your dog. Easy maintenance, thanks to the fact that they can be machine washed.
• BEST FRISBEES FOR DOGS : A Frisbee is a flat, round flying disc, with a streamlined design that allows you to throw it through the air for a long distance, so your dog will run and try to catch it. It is a very fun toy for many dogs. When playing with a Frisbee, the dog releases a great amount of energy and the races keep him fit, both physically and mentally. It will improve your speed, tone your muscles, and hone your reflexes and endurance.

When you buy a Frisbee for your dog, keep in mind the following aspects:

• • • MATERIAL: Frisbees can be made with different materials, such as rubber, rubber, canvas or nylon. The material influences the quality of flight, its durability and its buoyancy. It is important that your dog's Frisbee has been specifically designed for this use and complies with all quality guarantees, so as not to damage its teeth or mouth. Rubber is the most durable material used for dog Frisbees, but multi-layered nylon and certain types of canvas are also quite durable.
    • TOUGHNESS: Frisbees made from heavy, hard materials fly better, but this doesn't mean you have to select the hardest you can find, as it could cause injury to your dog.
    • SIZE: If your dog is a large or medium breed, any size Frisbee will probably do. But if your dog is small, you should select one of the right size for him, so that he can pick it up easily and it is not difficult for him to transport it.
    • COLOR: A bright colored Frisbee is easier to locate in case your dog doesn't pick it up and you have to search for it on the ground. The yellow and blue color are easier for your dog to distinguish.
    • BUOYANCY: If you want to play with your dog in or near water, it is important that you buy a Frisbee that floats on the water, otherwise it will sink before your dog reaches it.

Among the breeds of dogs that will enjoy playing with Frisbee, we have selected the following:

• • • • • • Border Collie.
          • golden retriever
          • labrador retriever
          • Australian pastor.
          • German Shorthaired Pointer.
• BITES: Bites are a very appropriate toy for dogs. As puppies, they explore the world through their mouths, and as adults they need to keep their teeth and gums in shape, along with brushing with a dog toothbrush and special dog toothpaste. All dogs like to chew on things, it keeps them entertained and is good exercise for their teeth and gums. A teether will keep your dog entertained and prevent him from chewing on things he shouldn't. Depending on how your dog is, some chews will be more suitable than others, since there are indestructible toys for very chewing dogs. Some dogs tear off large chunks and quickly swallow them, others destroy anything that lands in their jaws, and others take it easy and play with their teethers calmly. Kong brand teethers are highly recommended. They are available in various sizes and have a hole in the center where you can insert a treat.

You choose teethers that you can put in the dishwasher or the washing machine, to always have it clean and disinfected.

8.- THE BEST TOYS FOR DOGS WITH STRONG BITE:

Naughty, playful dogs, earthquakes, brutes, destroy-toys...

From Glu Glu Pet we recommend the best toys that withstand the type of even the toughest dogs.

Didactic, fun toys or teethers resistant to any teeth. You will find the perfect toy for your pet.

They allow them to entertain themselves, to be more active, to play and learn to socialize. To this we add that they help clean the gums and keep them healthy.

• ROPE TOY: Its size allows it to play alone, with other dogs, encouraging interaction and socialization. It is made of cotton that can be washed and is not harmful to the dog. Having a teether toy is always recommended because it prevents gum and tooth problems, calms their anxiety and focuses all the thug instinct they have on the rope.
• DEER HORN: It is a natural and ecological chew that works very well with dogs with a strong bite. They are individual pieces of naturally fallen antlers that clean the teeth and provide them with calcium. It ends up wearing out over time, but it is an option that deserves to be taken into account for its resistance, proof of the most demanding jaws. The size varies depending on the piece that touches you but they are large, hard and 100% natural.
• NYLABONE: Your dog will not be able to resist this chew toy, its secret is that it has a beef aroma that surprisingly lasts a long time. It has a hardness similar to that of a bone, achieved with a hard and quality plastic.
• WARM RUBBER BALLS: The classic ball that cannot be missing in any house.