One of the most popular and attention-grabbing types of squeaky toys are the brightly colored latex toys that have a high-pitched squeaky sound. The toy’s appearance and the sound it makes when squeezed (or chewed in a dog’s case) are what usually capture a dog’s attention. These toys are great tools to use during dog obedience classes. You can keep a smaller one in your pocket when teaching new behaviors, such as “down” or “focus.”
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Rope toys are tightly-knotted cotton ropes that come in many different sizes, shapes and lengths. Some have multiple knots, tennis balls, rubber balls, bones or handles attached for various types of doggie fun and entertainment. When choosing a rope toy, make sure you choose one that doesn’t completely fit into your dog’s mouth.
Always choose a longer-length rope toy to prevent accidental ingestion or injury when using it as an interactive toy. Be smart when playing with your dog so as to not hinder his learning. For instance, by allowing your dog to win a game of tug-of-war, it can give him overconfidence and falsely place him in an alpha role. This means he might have an increased feeling of dominance over you, the owner, which can lead to multiple behavioral issues.
At the same time, allowing your dog to win tug-of-war can be a positive training technique if he has low confidence, as it will encourage him and boost his self-esteem.
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