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Commercial retailers offer thousands of products designed to complement the life cycle of standard puppies and adult dogs. While a great number of these add-ons are not mandatory, most owners choose to invest in the following:
Bed: A purpose-made cushion (perhaps stuffed with flea-repelling cedar shavings) is a good choice. Be sure the outer covering can be removed for laundering. Avoid wicker baskets; some dogs like to chew on them. Also avoid investing in an expensive dog bed until you learn whether your dog likes to destroy bedding. In the interim, old blankets and/or a pillow will suffice.
Toys: Fleece toys are excellent for puppies. Adult canines appreciate hard rubber balls (choose one that is too large to swallow or become lodged in the dog’s mouth). Avoid real bones (which may splinter) or household items such as old shoes, which may convey the idea that all shoes are for chewing.
Comb and/or Brush: Different types are available for various coat styles. (See General Coat Maintenance
Each dog has their own opinion on toys it seems. My dog Spock has a prefrence for very soft plastic toys and fleece things with quieter squeakers. While my friends puppy loves all the toys he wouldn't touch, the hard plastic loud squeakers. So contrary to what is said here i think it just has to do with your dogs personality.
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Suzanna Torloni
on Aug 30, 2008 AT 4:44 pm PDT
The Dog Owner's Manual is a basic guide to dog care. The book was written by a celebrated veterinarian and an acclaimed author. It provides dog owners with well-researched and helpful information presented in a lighthearted manner. The creators chose to write the book in a style similar to what you'd find in "operating instructions" for a car or computer. Of course they--and we--respect the fact that our beloved pets are not products or machines!
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The Dog Owner's Manual is a basic guide to dog care.
Each dog has their own opinion on toys it seems. My dog Spock has a prefrence for very soft plastic toys and fleece things with quieter squeakers. While my friends puppy loves all the toys he wouldn't touch, the hard plastic loud squeakers. So contrary to what is said here i think it just has to do with your dogs personality.