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Toys for Cocker Spaniels

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Dog toys come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The right toys will test your dog’s intelligence; Helps with teething and foot coordination. They also provide a great training tool if you have a chewer on your hands. Dogs get bored doing the same thing over and over again, so a variety of challenging toys is recommended.
Understanding your dog and its needs will help you choose the right toys. For example, a Cocker Spaniel has hunting instincts. His natural instincts will tell you that they love to hunt, wash, and retrieve animals. This tells me that the dog has a lot of energy, is intelligent and needs to keep busy. So if he takes this into account when choosing toys, he will be on the right track. Of course, some toys will be for indoor play and others for outdoor play. Let’s look at the benefits of rubber toys for a second,

benefits of toys

  • Reduces the need to chew Helps keep teeth nice and clean
  • Helps keep gums healthy.
  • provides exercise
  • Provides focus
  • Helps maintain the dog’s alertness.
  • The dog is kept busy and entertained for hours.

These are just a few, I’m sure you can think of some more. The point is that the benefits of the toys will far outweigh the cost. In my area, if I have to take a dog in for teeth cleaning, I’m looking at a bill around $60.00 USD. A toy to help keep my dog’s teeth clean is about $7.00 and is much more dog friendly too. Below is a list of toys that will challenge your pup and provide health benefits. You can find these popular toys by visiting your local pet store or doing an Internet search. For the most part they are cheap.

Toy Suggestions
Kong Jump’Jack – Ideal for Cocker Spaniels who like to chew. This dog toy that will clean your pups’ teeth and exercise their gums at the same time. Because it has an unpredictable bounce, it will entertain your pup for hours. It has plenty of surface space for cleaning dogs’ teeth and indentations that are helpful for exercising dogs’ gums. They come in three different sizes, small, medium, and large. Medium is recommended for Cocker Spaniels.

squirrel guy – (AKA Busy Buddy Squirrel Dude). This toy is durable, unique and innovative. Fill the hole with treats and you will challenge the dog to be more assertive in trying to taste and reach for the treats. It is very durable and will keep your Cocker Spaniel busy for hours.

Ball Stomp’r – Toss and throw the ball. This ball launcher will provide fun for young and old alike. Simply place an old tennis ball inside and step on the launcher to eject the ball. A ball is included with the toy, but a tennis ball is a much better substitute. In smaller units, the ball is thrown about sixty feet, while the largest unit can go up to 100 feet. Play with your dog and watch him focus, chase and retrieve the ball. Great outdoor fetch toy. Great way to exercise your Cocker Spaniel.

Dinosaur Egg Plush Cubs – This toy helps develop intelligence. Inside its secret opening are three eggs that make a screeching sound. This will force the dog to test his instincts to discover the hidden rewards.

Toys that you can interact with are always the best, as they allow you to continually bond with your pet. Have fun choosing toys. Keep your Cocker Spaniel busy and well exercised and you will help him avoid bad behavior problems.

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