| When you see an interesting dog toy for sale, it is | | | | your dog brings a ball over to you, drops at it at |
| tempting to bring it home for your pet. But how | | | | your feet and looks up at you expectantly, and you |
| many toys does your dog really need? | | | | then pick up the ball and begin playing with your dog, |
| It is not a problem for your dog to have a variety of | | | | then you are letting your dog initiate playtime, and |
| toys, but not all of them should be out at once. For | | | | you are following his lead. This is alright every once in |
| most dogs, two or three toys at a time is best. By | | | | a while, but if it becomes a regular occurrence, then |
| rotating two or three toys at a time out of your | | | | your dog will begin to think that he is the one in |
| dog's collection of toys, your pet will always have | | | | charge. |
| something different to play with and will be less likely | | | | So, does this mean that you should never play with |
| to be bored playing with the same old toys. | | | | your dog and never let him have any fun? Absolutely |
| One issue you want to avoid with toys is letting your | | | | not! Playtime is great, especially if you are the one to |
| dog have too much control over your playtime | | | | initiate it. If your dog has a favorite toy, don't leave |
| together. Playing with your dog is a great way for | | | | it out all the time; save it as a special treat for when |
| you and your pet to have fun together, but it should | | | | you play together. Your dog will enjoy playing with |
| always be clear that you are the one in charge. If | | | | you all the more! |