Dogs are our honest companions. Some dogs even love their owners more than they love themselves. Dogs are absolutely fun to be with and we keep them as company. But what happens whenever you are not around? What can a dog do to keep itself entertained? Sometimes, you need to work and leave your dogs inside your home. If you let a dog by itself with nothing else to do, sometimes they do things that you surely won't be pleased with. They will play with your shoes and slipper, dig up your garden, or chew on your throw pillows until all the feather stuffing are out. You wouldn't want something like that. Being a responsible pet owner, you should also consider the happiness of your dogs. To address this, you can buy them dog toys and other chew toys to play with. Read further to know what are the appropriate toys that you should buy.

When buying dog toys, you must choose those that are not harmful to your pet dog. If you want to be more meticulous, there are different kinds of toys for every breed, age and size. Different kinds of dogs have different characteristics that are distinct to their own. These will have an influence on what kind of toy you will have to buy. Again, the toy must be safe enough for your dog to chew on. It must not contain any chemicals or ingredients that could poison your dog. Don't just grab the cutest or most colourful toy that you can find on the shelf. Research about it first if you can read the label. Avoid those that might hurt or kill your dog. There are toys that are really dangerous when ingested. So make sure that the toy that you will pick can be digested when chewed. Stay away from toys with strings, stuffing, or those with sharp edges. The moment you see that your toy is already starting to break because of constant rough chewing, get rid of it right away.

There are certain toys that puppies love no matter what breed. These are the toys that create squeaky sounds. They will immediately become your dog's favourite. When they hear it squeak, it will instantly catch their attention. This can also serve like an indication that you would want to play with them. Chew toys on the other hand can be used to make your dog stop chewing on your furniture or stuff. When they start chewing on your things, stop them and then replace the chewable toy that you bought. It is helpful to learn about the personality of your pet so you can buy the appropriate toy for them. Some love to chew while other just like to snuggle with the toys or like to possess their toys. If you don't know, you can just let them choose. Just avoid plastics and those that can choke them. If not used, put the toys along with the pet supplies. Be a responsible owner and keep your dog entertained too.