07.06.08
The Stick, Sometimes Simple Dog Toys Work Best
If you have pets (or kids) you’ve probably experienced the dubious joy of purchasing a fancy, expensive toy and watching them have a great time playing with… the box.
Sometimes the simple toys are the best. I don’t know what your dog likes, but my guy is just as happy with a stick I pick up off the ground. He’ll fetch it from the water but his favorite game is playing keep away with it. That means “The Stick” would probably be a hit with him.
“Made of solid rubber, you can throw The Stick just like, well, a stick! Perfect for a retrieving toy for medium to large dogs, and safe for use in pools and almost anyplace where there’s water.”
Features include rugged and bendable material that is puncture resistant (which means it’ll last a lot longer than real sticks) and pliable enough to be gentle on doggy gums.
$13.50 from the Natural Pet Market
If you’ve succeeded in crate training your dog, you may actually be able to get him or her to sleep in a crate next to your bed instead of on your bed (and under the covers with the head on the pillow…). The downside is that bedrooms usually aren’t that big, and it can get crowded quickly if you’ve got a dog crate in there as well as a bed, bedside tables, dressers, etc.