Shop Rope Toys for Dogs in Minneapolis

Dogs love to play. Presenting dogs with toys to play with is necessary to promote the overall health and well-being of your family pet. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a basic need. Playtime is a critical part of their emotional and mental health. Behavioral problems, such as biting on objects, can form when your pup does not have the correct channels to follow their impulse.

Getting your dog a toy is a great way to help fight boredom when you are not at home and prevent your pet from developing behavioral issues. Dogs are often going to have fun with nearly anything. Nonetheless, it's suggested to offer toys that offer a variety of uses and to rotate them weekly to help keep things safe and interesting. Training dogs to distinguish their toys from their humans valuables can prevent them from biting on things they should not.

How to select dog toys: 

Dog toys must be safe, fun-filled, and long lasting. Your choice for the toys depends on the age, size, and activity level of your pet. The best time to present toys into your dog's life is when they are puppies to help them develop their teeth, muscle mass, and joints. Provide pups with toys to chew on, chase, bite, and pull as one means of helping them in growing. Pups with baby teeth are going to need toys with a softer texture. 

Another important factor when buying dog toys is the overall size of the toy in relation to the size of your dog. Too tiny of a toy is especially hazardous with the risk of swallowing and choking. The toy you choose for your pet needs to be appropriate for your dogs current size. Selecting the very best dog toy will certainly ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety needs to always come first, followed by enjoyment when picking toys for your dog. 

It's important to supervise your dog while they have fun with their toys. Visually inspect their toys regularly to check that it has not been damaged to pose a threat of choking. Get rid of any toy that is damaged.

There are several choices offered for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and much more. Urban Tails Pet Supply in Minneapolis, MN is proud to supply a variety of dog toys & our skilled staff is happy to provide advice on the right toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!