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       Compared with toys, what food is best for dogs, which foods should not be fed to dogs, and which foods should be fed less might be more concerning issues for owners. However, toys are also very important for dogs. If owners use toys well, it will be very beneficial to the healthy growth of dogs.

       1. The Uses of Toys

Common Dog Toys

       Many owners might say, toys are just things for dogs to play with! Indeed, toys can help dogs pass some boring time; when the owner is not at home, the dog can find entertainment by itself. But the function of toys is not limited to this. For example, some toys can train the dog's searching ability, some toys can satisfy the dog's natural chewing instincts, and some toys can help clean teeth and prevent diseases. Therefore, giving dogs toys has many benefits.

       2. Innovations Brought by Technology

Remote Control Dog Toys

Automatic Ball Launcher for Dogs

       If your impression of dog toys is still frisbees or nunchucks, then you are out of date. Innovations brought by technology have long influenced pet toys—if your dog is always energetic, you can buy it an automatic ball launcher; if you don’t want to run with your dog, owners can get a remote control toy for the dog, so you just need to move your hand and the dog will chase the running toy. The emergence of these smart toys not only makes the dog’s life more colorful but also saves the owner's physical effort, so owners don’t have to worry about being exhausted while the dog hasn’t finished playing.

       3. Choosing Toys Is Not That Simple

       Not all toys are suitable for dogs to play with. Owners should not just throw any toy to the dog. It is important to realize that some toys that are dangerous to dogs may cause great harm. Therefore, when choosing toys for dogs, owners must ensure that the toys selected are appropriate for dogs.

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