Safe Fetch Toys for Your Dog

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Safe Fetch Toys for Your Dog

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An easy and amusing game to play with your dog is fetch. Not only does playing fetch strengthen the bond between you and your dog, it gives you both healthy exercise. It also makes for a better behaved canine, and as natural chasers, dogs learn the game of fetch quickly. All you need is a little time and patience.

The more energy that you put into teaching your dog to fetch, the less desire he will have to burrow and chew. As the saying goes, "a tired dog is a good dog." In addition, a well-conditioned dog is less likely to develop diseases and joint problems. Of course, dogs with physical ailments, such as hip dysplasia, should only partake in strenuous exercise with permission from his veterinarian.

When choosing a fetch toy for your dog, always take size into consideration. You don't want to throw anything small enough that may cause a choking hazard. Here is a list of some safe fetch toys.

The Wiggly Giggly® ball. This ball is made of durable plastic, and is oversized. It makes noise and wiggles, hence the name, and dogs love it.

Toyshoppe® makes durable rubber balls and rings. These products come in a variety of sizes.

Kong® products have a reputation of being the most durable product on the market. Even strong chewers have a hard time getting through this durable rubber.

Pedigree® makes "extra safe" fetch toys. They come in various sizes and shapes.

Plastic Frisbees are inexpensive and serve this purpose well.

Large, oversized tennis balls are always popular and readily available.

Jolly Pets® makes a ball called the Jelly Ball. These balls are very durable, and come equipped with a handle for throwing. They come in various sizes.

Remember – even though a product may say that it is indestructible, that doesn't mean that some dogs can't chew through it. There have been quite a few reported cases of dogs chewing through so-called indestructible products. Keeping a close eye on your dog is always the best protection.

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