PJ Pet Products® 39cm x 6cm Rubber Ball on a Rope

PJ Pet Products®

PJ Pet Products® 39cm x 6cm Rubber Ball on a Rope

PJ Pet Products® are a tried and trusted pet care company that brings you a range of safe, quality dog toys to help your canine companion get the fun, exercise and mental stimulation it needs for health and wellbeing.
 
Playing with dog toys:

• Provides physical exercise
• Provides mental stimulation
• Strengthens the bond between dog and owner
• Teaches puppies socialisation skills and helps their brains develop
• Helps older dogs stay mentally fit for longer
• Gives dogs a safe outlet for their natural predator behaviour

Puppies start playing when they are about a month old. Their early games teach them co-ordination and balancing skills and help their muscles to develop.
 
You will often see a dog make a 'play bow' where he puts his front legs low on the ground and raises his bottom in the air - this is an invitation to play that he will make to his owner and to other dogs.
 
Play also teaches problem-solving skills to puppies and helps their brains to develop.
 
Dogs are natural predators, so they enjoy playing with toys which allow them to use natural behaviours including chasing (for example, running after a thrown toy) retrieving it, shaking it and chewing it. The safe, controlled use of dog toys means dogs are less likely to entertain themselves and make up their own games with your possessions.
 
Tug-of-war games are popular with many dogs and build strong bonds between dog and owner - but it is important to teach your dog a 'release' command from the start. You can use a treat reward when a dog releases on command to reinforce this desired behaviour so that the play session stays safe and is always fun.