Archive for the ‘Toys’ Category
A few months ago, I was in the kitchen making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. I was blissfully unaware of the world around me – my only thought was where to enjoy this delicious sandwich: outside in the sun or inside at the dining room table. Then my thoughts were disturbed by a distinct smacking sound. I turned around to find Rufus, my golden retriever, licking his lips expectantly. I’d forgotten how much he loves peanut butter.
Then inspiration struck. I dug out a few old dog toys and looked for one with a hole in the middle. I then applied liberal amounts of peanut butter to the inside of the toy and told Rufus to sit. He could barely wait to tear into the toy, and the peanut butter-laced treat kept him busy for the better part of an hour. It’s amazing just how little it takes to satisfy a dog.
Pets get bored without their owners during the day. Usually, they sit and wait or sleep until the owner gets back. Pets get very excited when their owners arrive home and want to play. But since many people work long days, they are often too tired to run around the house with their pets. This can be frustrating for the pets because they also need exercise.
Fortunately, there are pet toys that are designed especially for this reason. Get remote control cat toys to keep your cat entertained. These toys are perfect for owners who are just too lazy to get up off the couch after work. They allow cats to chase after string and feather for hours.
I went on an Alaskan cruise about a year and half ago and was thrilled to visit two sites where huskies are bred and trained for the Iditerod. Those dogs were beautiful and amazing. When it was time for them to get ready for a run, their enthusiasm was something I cannot even begin to describe (Oh, that I would that be thrilled about going for a run). However, as I heard their owner talk and as I have read, that is what they live for: running! So you certainly don’t need to worry about them getting exercise.
However, not all dogs are huskies; and those who do not love to run need to move. When the weather is nice, one of my favorite times of the day is when Lottie and I go for a walk. It is really good for both of us, and our journeys take us about two miles a day. For those of you who do not enjoy biking or walking with your dogs, another way to get them moving is playing with them with their dog toys. I swear that Lottie would run after her little Red Husker dog and bring it back to me a thousand times a day if I had the time and energy. So whatever way works for you, get your dog exercising. It will allow you to spend more precious time with your ‘best friend’.
I adopted a three-year old dog from the pound about a year and half ago, and she has truly become one of my best friends. She is considered a shih tzu; however, like her owner, she could never be described as petite. I teasingly say because of her size that she must have a German shepherd for a father.
She has approximately forty toys to play with; however, her favorite is definitely a bedraggled-looking Nebraska Husker red dog. When I pull out the vacuum, it is really humorous to watch her immediately run straight to the last place she hid that dog, take it, and hide it someplace else. She must think I am going to vaccum it up, but I would never do that. This morning when I brought out the vacuum, she took her red dog outside and I assume he is now buried under three feet of snow. No wonder Mr. Red Dog is looking so disheveled! Don’t let your dog be without dog toys.