Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks

All dogs deserve toys, and all people with dogs deserve to know as much as possible about toys. I’m covering my favorite dog toys, how I use them, and why to avoid the two most popular for dogs. My house is a treasure trove of toys, and I’m sharing who they are for and when. Plus, we’re looking at toy selection to protect you and your dog from harm and tips for playing fetch safely.

🐾 Key Podcast Moments:
00:00 The best and worst dog toys.
00:52 Teaching puppies about toys.
02:12 Best toys for dog training.
03:49 Unique dog exercise ideas.
04:27 Two popular dog toys to avoid.
06:54 Why retrieving is great to teach dogs.
07:48 Tennis ball toxicity for dogs.
08:49 Safe tennis balls for dogs.
10:36 Vet recommended balls for dogs.
11:55 Tips for playing safe fetch with dogs.
12:37 Never buy dollar store dog toys.

In this episode you’ll hear:
• My top dog toys and toys to avoid.
• How I make toys available to my dogs.
• About good toy habits for puppies.
• Criteria I have for selecting dog toys.
• The two categories of toys for training.
• About using toys for rescue dogs or puppies to boost confidence.
• The dangers of dogs playing with sticks and tennis balls.
• Why I created my “Bring Me” program to teach dogs to retrieve.
• That North America lacks toxicity guidelines for dog toys.
• The safer options of Kong tennis balls and play sticks for dogs.
• Why a renowned veterinary dentist recommends road hockey balls.
• Safety tips and suggestions for playing fetch with dogs with balls.
• Why to avoid Dollar Store dog toys.

Resources:
1. Podcast Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed -    • Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Re...  
2. YouTube Video: 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog -    • 15 Ways To Exercise Your Dog  
3. 4MyMerles Dog Toys - https://www.4mymerles.com/product-cat...
4. Podcast Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear -    • How Playing with Your Dog Like a Pupp...  
5. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games -    • Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: ...  
6. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home -    • 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at ...  
7. Vlog Post: How to Teach a Puppy to Retrieve - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/20...
8. Podcast Episode 55: Pro Dog Trainer’s Guide to Toy Selection -    • Pro Dog Trainer's Guide to Toy Select...  
9. TikTok Video: The Dangers of Sticks for Dogs - https://www.tiktok.com/@dogsthat/vide...
10. *Wood Dog Chew - https://geni.us/wood-chew
11. *Kong Squeezz Stick - https://geni.us/squeezz-stick
12. Home School the Dog - https://dogsthat.com/home-school/
13. Recallers - https://recallers.com/
14. Article: Yikes, Your Dog’s Toys May Be Toxic - https://www.thewildest.com/dog-health...
15. *Kong SqueakAir Ball - https://geni.us/kong-tennis-ball
16. Podcast Episode 174: Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipation, Rewards, And The Transfer Of Value -    • Dopamine In Dog Training: Anticipatio...  

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Dogs That is brought to you by Susan Garrett and the Say Yes Dog Training Team.

Susan Garrett’s interest in animal behaviour started at the University of Guelph where she earned a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Science. Since then she has developed into a preeminent dog trainer and canine sports instructor and competitor. Susan is one of the most successful agility competitors of the last three decades. She has won multiple Gold Medals at National or World Championship events with every dog she has ever owned over the past 30 years.

A natural teacher and an entertaining speaker, Susan is world renowned as a leading educator of dog trainers. Her understanding of how to apply science-based learning principles to both competitive and family pet dog training has been pivotal in changing how dogs are trained.

Susan is now helping many thousands of dog owners in 132 countries have the best relationship possible with their dogs. The real joy for her comes from bringing confidence to dogs and their owner through playful interactions and relationship building games that are grounded firmly in the science of how animals learn.
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