Provide Your Pet Chew Toys, Save on Your Shoes!

Every pet needs to have his or her own dog chew toys, allowing the satisfaction of the craving for gnawing, particularly for a young growing puppy. Dog toys given to your pet will save on your personal belongings, like leather shoes, slippers and belts, which can be irresistible to a young dog. If you start by giving your puppy personal belongings that you no longer need, such as old shoes, socks or towels, he will then continue to satisfy his chewing needs on any of your personal items carrying the same scent, whether they are new or old!

Provide your dog with a variety of chew toys, including a Kong toy, nylon bones, sterilized marrow bones, and a soft twisted rope toy. Different dogs prefer different textures, and one dog may prefer several different toys depending on the mood. Avoid home-made toys like worn-out tennis shoes or knotted socks. It takes extra time to teach the dog the difference between the old shoes and your brand-new running shoes, and certain fibers, like the nylon in socks or pantyhose can be very dangerous to a dog when ingested. It is cheaper to spend money on good dog toys than to replace your good clothes.

Hollow dog chew toys, such as the Kong or marrow bones, can be stuffed with peanut butter or cheese to increase desirability. After some trial and error, you will discover what your dog likes best. You may want to get a few different chew toys, and trade them off week to week, so your dog always finds every toy new and interesting.