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have to select rope toys that have significant length and will not fit into your dog’s mouth if playing alone or using them as a teething tool. According to experts at Animal Behaviour College, dogs who always win at tug-of-war, can quickly assume the alpha dog role over you. If this happens, it can lead to additional behavioural problems. Halloween Toy Diwali Poker Toy World Cup Toy2019 Batman Toy Bunny Easter Toy Some additional things to consider when using rope toys are: They should be soft and flexible since rope toys are very appealing to most dogs because of this quality. During dog training, a rope toy can be used as a reward, for interactive games, or a chew toy. When soaked in cold water, rope toys can be soothing for teething pups. Make sure you are always present when your puppy is chewing on a rope toy. Rope toys are flexible and can be easily carried on outings with your dog. Yet, for puppies with more reserved personalities, occasionally allowing a ‘win’ during tug-of-war can help build self-esteem and courage; a quality that is advantageous as long as it is not overdone. The best kind of dog trainer training will help you sort out methods that are effective for playing with your particular dog’s personality. Barkday Cake Toy IPL Toy Rope toys should not be given to aggressive chewers. Larger dogs can shred the rope and swallow fibre, creating digestive problems later on. Dogstagram Toy Roll the Dice (Denim) * Just for Wags” as the name suggests is a brand dealing with unique and amazing products for your pets – both Cats and Dogs. Just for Wags (JFW) is a brand curated by me (Khushboo Kapadia). I am a former Hotelier and I quit my job to start something of my own. Instagram : @justforwags Facebook: Just For Wags July 2019 • Vol. XII • Issue 7 • Noida 23 | Creature Companion