All Dalmatians are incredibly efficient at destroying chew toys. The only one that is apparently indestructible is the beehive-shaped rubber toy, which lasts for years around both pups and adults, and they enjoy chewing them. An inexpensive thing that puppies will play with for days before they start to wear it out is a plastic pop bottle. If you keep the cap on, the container is too large to get a good grip on and the puppies will use it as a giant hockey puck whenever they see it.
Another caution with regard to chewing has to do with house, yard, and garden plants. Identify the vegetation you have and call your vet, a plant expert, or maybe even do your own research and find out whether your plants are toxic to dogs. They will chew on rocks, too, especially ones about as big as your thumb that are fun to toss around in their mouths. If you catch them doing this, take the rock from them and get rid of it, telling them "No!" Some Dalmatians will get carried away with sloshing them around in their mouths and before they know it, they swallow them.
There are also foods that are toxic to dogs. Teaching a Dalmatian what is and is not permissible to chew is generally a process that lasts the lifetime of the dog. They are constantly discovering new things to chew. As a final note on chewing, though it is cute to have the puppy untie your shoelaces or clamp surprisingly sharp puppy teeth on your fingers, it is not cute for a sixty-pound adult to do the same things.
If you want a well-behaved adult Dalmatian, do not allow your puppy to continue his "chewing communication" with you. When he comes up and puts his mouth on anything that you would not allow an adult to bite or chew, catch him in the act of starting to bite the object and snap him on the end of the nose with your index finger, and tell him clearly out yelling "No!"
This kind of correction will startle the puppy more than anything else, and you will find that he will direct his attention somewhere else almost immediately. Be generous with your praise
when he changes his focus of activity. If you are consistent with this form of correction at an early age, you will wind up with a very well-mannered Dalmatian.
Chew Toys For Puppies
Give them something appropriate they can sink their teeth into! It will keep your home from being destroyed and provide them with a more constructive outlet for their urge to chew.
There is a wide variety of chew toys available, from plain to very complex. Soft toys rank as the most simple of toys. These are long-lasting plush toys that your dog will enjoy not only as chew toys, but also carrying around for a game of fetch. Multipet Curly Pets Dog Toy come with the additional benefit of a squeaker toy inside and can be purchased in Kiwi, Frog, Pig and Monkey.
The Squirrel Hide-A-Toy will become a firm favorite with your dog - at last a squirrel they can hunt and catch made of durable materials for satisfying chewing action. Jakks Pacific makes soft, doublestitched toys which squeak when chewed. Rabbit and Opossum are ready to play, so let the games begin!
A dog toy may be wonderful for chewing, but you can bet that the chew toys enhanced with flavoring will always be the top pick amongst your four legged friends. Premier Busy Buddy Gnawhide Ring comes in three sizes (small, medium, and large), and it provides an entertaining treat for hours of enjoyment. The treat lasts ten times as long because it fits right onto Bouncy Bones.
Similarly, there are complex chew toys that allow your dog to work in order to receive their treats. This in turn reduces boredom and stimulates your dog both mentally and physically.
Check out the large, heavy duty vinyl Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball, which allows your dog to dispense treats on his own by playing with it. Easy to grip, the toy makes playtimes even more amusing by dispensing snack-size treats!
The Kong Extreme comes in different sizes for different dogs - made from durable ultra-flex, a kind of non toxic natural rubber, it can be stuffed with treats such as Kong Stuff'N Mini Beef & Liver or peanut butter paste for hours of tasty chewing amusement.
The Premier Twist and Treat Small is specifically designed for smaller dogs. Sturdy and naturally made rubber makes up the Twist and Treat. It's an easy to use, easy to clean, highly interactive toy.
The Crazy Pet Bumble Ball can help your dog loose weight by engaging in a little extra cardio. The shaking and wiggling action will bring this toy to life, making your dog go crazy trying to catch it! You'll have a sleeker, happier dog after all the hours of calorie burning fun they will have with this toy.
Chewing doesn't have to be annoying! Stave off boredom and be a better owner by channeling your dog's natural instincts into a positive exercise.
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