Playing with our own pets allows us to build a good relationship with them. Toys are an important part of these games. These games can be categorized into the following three types:
a) “Shaking games” – the dog will hold and shake an object.
b) “Chasing games” – the dog will chase some moving object .
c) “Strength games” – this type of game involves a test of strength.
These games mimic a range of hunting behaviors of the dog’s ancestors.
We exercise some breeds or types of dogs to reinforce this skill in order for them to do specific jobs for humans, such as retrieving prey, herding or guarding.
In the case of pet dogs, we can find these skills in their play. For example, long-eared retrievers and sheepdogs enjoy chasing and retrieving games; guard dogs enjoy “power” games;
Guard dogs enjoy “power” play, while hounds like to shake and pull objects. Each dog’s preference for play is different. It is a matter of experience to determine what kind of play your dog prefers. What kind of play your dog prefers is a matter of experience.
The owner should control the dog’s play. This is important for the puppy to develop a good relationship with its owner. When playing together, the owner should keep toys within reach of the puppy. You, not the dog, should decide when play begins and what happens. It should be you, not the dog, who decides when play begins and ends. It is you, not the dog, who should decide when the game starts and ends.
For example, in a game of tug-of-war, the puppy should know that taking out the toy means the game begins. Putting the toy back means the game is over, even if he tugs on your shirt or finger.
Play can build a long-lasting, positive relationship between dog and human. Toys and games can also be used to reward behavior that needs to be encouraged. So if the dog comes immediately when he hears your call, play a little game with him as a reward.
Play can also show the dog its place among humans. Strength games can be played with the dog to reinforce the human’s dominance in which the owner should win most of the battles and can be forced to remove the toy.
Training while playing is good for you and your dog.
The ideal toys are generally made of safe, durable rubber, allowing your pet to utilize their natural instincts to the fullest.
Frame Ball – This is a versatile toy for:
1) Articulation retrieval games: the special shape of this ball makes it easy for dogs to pick up.
2) Chase play: this ball rolls and bounces without pattern, which makes it difficult for the dog to determine where the ball will stop.
3) Power games: this ball has a special shape that can be used for tug-of-war games.
Tug – used in “power” games such as tug of war:
— The dog can pull against the owner, but can also be used for shaking games due to the elasticity of the toy.
— If the owner wants to establish dominance, the toy should be forcibly removed at the end of the game.
Irregular Ring – Used for retrieving, chasing games:
–This ring is uniquely designed and rolls across the floor with no pattern, and pets will enjoy chasing it. Its shape also makes it easy for the dog to pick up.
-Can also be used in “power” games such as tug of war.
Earthen Planet – a versatile retrieving and chasing toy:
–This ball and its disk can be used separately for retrieve play. When used together, the ball rolls in a straight line and bounces irregularly for retrieval.
1) Retrieving and chasing game: The special shape of this ball, its rolling and bouncing are not regular, which makes it difficult for the dog to judge where the ball will stop. This makes it difficult for the dog to judge where the ball will stop. This is also a way to exercise the dog’s “hunting” and searching ability.
2) Independent play: Due to the special shape of this toy, small food items can be raced into it. This allows your pet to spend a lot of time getting these treats.
Squeaky toys – this is a multi-purpose toy for retrieving games!
–The shape of this toy makes it easy for the dog to pick it up, this toy also squeaks only when it is squeezed in a certain way, a dog who likes this toy must learn the way to make the toy squeak, the squeaking part should be strong and not easily broken by the dog.
Bouncy ball – used for retrieving and chasing games:
–This kind of ball has a special shape, its rolling, bouncing up without regularity, which makes it difficult for the dog to judge where the ball will stop. This makes it difficult for the dog to tell where the ball is going to stop, and it exercises the dog’s “hunting” and searching skills. –No matter where the ball stops, this toy is easy to be picked up by the dog. –The flexible arms of the toy provide a variety of shapes for your pet to chew on.
