
Safe dog toys will have a number of factors taken into account with their design. These include general shape and design. Toxicity of materials is another important aspect. Finally, safer toys should also be those which do not encourage dogs to destroy non-toy items around the home. For instance, a toy which has features resembling wires may encourage your pet to be interested in chewing the wires around your home.
When selecting safe dog toys, quickly look over the product to determine anything which instantly rules the item out. For instance, a toy with small parts which may come off should not be examined any further. In general, stuffing is not a good idea either. Simpler toys are better options.
Safe dog toys should have their size taken into consideration. Many dogs are capable of swallowing smaller dog toys whole. This presents a choking hazard. On the other hand, a too big toy is not really a toy at all if the pet cannot or will not interact with it. A good rule of thumb is to select the size which a dog's ideal prey would potentially be. For example, a duck-sized toy can be a great choice for retrievers.