The Ultimate Guide to Thanksgiving Dog Toys for a Happy Holiday
Thanksgiving is a holiday when we cherish the things for which we are thankful. For many pet parents, that is their dog....
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Thanksgiving is a holiday when we cherish the things for which we are thankful. For many pet parents, that is their dog. Including your pet in holiday celebrations keeps them happy and festive. During the Thanksgiving season, there are plenty of ways to include your dog, from treats and costumes to some dog toys.
Let’s take a look at some festive Thanksgiving dog toys that cherish the playful spirit.
Types of Thanksgiving Dog Toys
When you are considering a toy for the festive season, there are plenty of options on the market. The dog toys market is saturated with different types of toys and activities. Here are some.
· Plush toys, for example, turkey plush toys, will definitely keep the Thanksgiving theme.
· Interactive toys that dispense treats or puzzles that will keep your dog busy, ideal for dogs that are overly excited with people around.
· Chew toys, for example, durable toys shaped like Thanksgiving foods, think corn on the cob, are another great option.
· Squeaky toys are always great, as long as you make sure your pup will not chew on the squeaker. These work best when you engage your dog during play and want to spend some quality time together.
How to Choose the Right Thanksgiving Toy?
When you are buying a dog toy, you are buying a product that you want to be comfortable giving to your pup. Many factors influence which toy you will get. Let’s take a look at some of the factors.
Size
The general rule is small dogs play with small toys, and large dogs play with large toys. Yes, sometimes, small dogs might enjoy playing with a large ball. For example, a small pup rolling a basketball around.
But to be safe, make sure the size of the toy is suitable for your dog. A toy should be the right size to fit in a dog’s mouth, nothing less, and nothing more.
Durability
Nobody wants to spend hundreds of dollars on a toy that will last for a few minutes, right? Make sure you are buying toys made from durable materials like recycled rubber. Hard rubber is something that will last for a while, and your dog can play with it over and over again. Avoid plastic toys that can break and injure your puppy.
Safety
Safety is closely related to durability. When we talk about safety, we talk about stuffed toys. If your dog rips the stuffed Thanksgiving toy, the risk for choking hazard increases. The sfuffing inside is what causes problems when ingested.
Style
Your dog’s play style is another factor you have to consider when you are looking for a new dog toy. Is your dog a chewer, puzzle-solver, or fetcher? Does your dog rip toys, or does he mouth them and gently nibble them?
This mango is no turkey, but does your dog know it? With somewhat of a festive design, this mango toy will keep your dog engaged for hours.
The unique leaky design allows your dog to chew on it, all while the gaps allow for stuffing with dog treats, peanut butter, or some Thanksgiving leftovers. The center allows for treat dispensing. If you like, you can also add a rope and engage in some interactive play.
This fun and engaging toy keeps your furry friend entertained for hours. This one has a unique leaky design as well, allowing to dispense treats as your pup plays with it. The more your dog plays with it, the more rewards he gets. Made with high-quality materials, the toy can withstand enthusiastic chewers.
Designed for dogs that love to chew, the toy promotes healthy dental hygiene and plays to your dog’s instinct to chew. Made from natural rubber, it is completely safe and can last for hours.
The design draws inspiration from real pineapples. The hollow spaces allow you to add some peanut butter or a similar type of Thanksgiving stuffing.
As we will talk later on, one of the best games you can play with your dog is Tug of war. This toy brings a unique twist to it. As your dog wins, he gets treats.
The innovative design of the toy allows people of all ages to join in the party. Give it to the young guests at the dinner, and your dog and younglings will have plenty of fun.
This ultimate interactive toy has two amazing features, a tug rope, and a secret food-hiding feature. Inspired by spring, you can also use it as a Thanksgiving toy because of the orange color.
You can either play tug of war, or hide treats inside and let your furry friend search for them. In any case, it is a perfect toy to celebrate the season and the holiday.
Thanksgiving Games You Can Play With Dog Toys
What fun are Thanksgiving dog toys if you do not play with them, right? Well, now that we talked about some great toys you can find, let’s take a look at how to use them.
Turkey Fetch
As we said, there are plenty of toys shaped like turkeys or pumpkin pie that you can find. They make the simple game of fetch even more festive. Use the toy to reinforce commands like drop it, bring back, and similar.
If you want to add a holiday twist, encourage your whole family to join in. Make it a group activity right after the Thanksgiving dinner.
Hide and Seek
The best way to build interest in toys is to engage your dog with them. Hide and Seek is a brilliant game that achieves that. Hide the new Thanksgiving dog toys around the house, and encourage your pup to sniff them out.
Start by showing the new toy to your pet, let him sniff it, and then hide it somewhere easy to find. Gradually increase the difficulty of the game.
Tug of War
Tug of war is a popular game that many dogs love. You can use the toys we mentioned earlier to improve the bond and relationship between you and your pet. Grab one end of the toy, and encourage your pup to grab the other. Then, start tugging, but make sure your dog wins as well.
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