Types of P.L.A.Y

Play should be a part of every dog’s daily routine. Play is great for physical, mental, and behaviorally. Finding the right toys for your dog can sometimes be a challenge. This article will help you learn about the 4 types of PLAY. Every dog’s desire for play is different based on age, breed, drive, and personality. Experiment with the types of play to find which one(s) your dog enjoys. Make new memories and enjoy the PLAY time with your dog!

1. Sensory Play - Sensory play toys activate your dog’s senses. Toys with different textures, sounds, and smells excite your dog. Here is a DIY craft for a sensory toy.

2. Reward Play - Reward play really gets your dog’s mind working. They have to be very physical and work their brain to get the reward. Reward play is great for dogs with anxiety and dogs who have an abundant amount of energy, Click on the link to see our favorite reward toys.

3. Fetch Play - Fetch play is great for bonding and teamwork. Fetch is great for the working breeds. It’s important for your dog to have an appropriate amount of fetch play. Stop fetch play before your dog gets over tired as this can lead to injury.

4. Tug Play - Dogs of any size love to play tug! Dogs love a challenge and tug-of-war is a great way to meet that need. If your dog is a chewer, only leave toys out for play when supervised. Toys when ingested can be harmful to your dog.