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While everyone is off to school or work, your dog may be left alone all day. While most dogs snooze the day away, when they do wake up, it helps if you left a little entertainment for them. Face it, it doesn’t take much to entertain a dog, but if you did not leave anything for them to do, they very well may find something else, like a couch leg or cushion, to keep them occupied during the day.
Dog Toys
Dogs and puppies love toys. Toys that squeak, toys that tug and toys to fetch. Since you are away during the day, the tug toys and fetch balls won’t be of much value. But there are a few toys that can keep your puppy entertained.
My favorite toys are the Kong Toys. Virtually indestructible, the Kong Toys have a hollow center that you can fill with treats or peanut butter and can keep your dog occupied. My dog loves the Air Kong Squeakers and can’t wait for us to come home so he can annoy us with his squeaking. Interactive toys like the Buster Cube can also help entertain your pooch.
Swap out the toys every few days to keep your dog’s interest.
Avoid toys that can be torn apart or the stuffing ripped out. Some dogs can swallow or choke on these type of toys.
Chew Toys
Large rawhides or wrapped rawhides can also keep your dog occupied and away from the furniture. Be wary of smaller rawhides with the knots on the ends. Some dogs may chew to the knot and then try to swallow the end and choke. Pressed rawhide or dental chews work well.
Never give real bones. They can fracture teeth, or splinter and be swallowed. There have also been reports of Salmonella food poisoning from improperly prepared bones. The same is true for the cow hooves. I have had many dogs fracture their pre-molars crunching on the hooves.
Hide and Seek
Scatter some dog treats, kibble or raw vegetables around your yard or house. Dogs are natural foragers and will seek out the treats you have hidden around the yard and house. You can also hide their favorite squeaky toy and they will try to find it while you are away.
Music or Television
Some people have left their televisions on the nature channel to entertain their dog. Some people believe that certain classical music also has a calming affect. Try a few channels yourself to see if your dog responds. Creature Comforts is a CD especially created to keep your pet calmer while you are away.
Pet Holiday(tm) Rawhide Candy Canes
These rolled-rawhide Candy Canes are a substantial treat your pet will enjoy even once the holidays have passed! Rolled rawhide provides a tasty treat that satisfies your pet’s urge to chew while assisting with dental health by “wrapping” around teeth and wearing down plaque and tartar. Made in Thailand. Chews Wisely SM Chew products can be used safely and are an important component of a pet’s dental care. Chew products also satisfy a dog’s natural inclination for gnawing and chewing. When selecting a chew product for your pet, know your pet’s chewing habits and make sure the product is the appropriate size and made of an appropriate material or ingredient. For example, a large dog that has a tendency to chew and swallow large pieces should only be offered a large bone with medium to hard density that is digestible. Likewise, a small dog or puppy should also be offered size appropriate chews that are of a softer material. Pet parents should always observe their pets when offered a new chew for the first time. If the pet is able to chew off and swallow large pieces, that chew is not appropriate for that pet. Pet Parents should monitor what and how their pets chew-regardless of the type or brand of chew or toy. It is possible for a pet to choke on anything that is swallowed whole.
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