Comments on: Fun Dog Toys – My Dog’s Favorite Interactive Toys

By: Ashley Woodburn

Ashley Woodburn — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 08:10:57 +0000

My shiba is an insane chewer. I don’t like using food based toys whole I’m gone at work because I’m concerned there could be a potential food aggression with my other dog. She really is most interested in self play with plush toys but as you know has shredded every heavy duty toy on the market. Most of your above options don’t appear to be available and I was wondering if you had any recent updated toys that could be helpful

By: Nour

Nour — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:09:48 +0000

Hi! I just got my male siberian husky, hes still a puppy, and even though we bought him plenty of toys, his favorite are the sticks in the backyard, he’ll strip off the bark and chew on it, he’s already gone through one. And he’s working on the second one :3

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:30:03 +0000

In reply to Beth.

Four paws up for rescuing a Husky/Shiba in need!

Here are some things that I keep in mind while introducing a new dog to my existing dogs for the first time-
http://shibashake.com/dog/getting-a-second-dog#meeting

Here are some things that I do in the longer term to help my dogs get along-
http://shibashake.com/dog/second-dog-introducing-a-second-dog

In terms of exercise, that will be very dependent on the dog, his level of comfort, the environment, etc. I walk my Sibes daily for about 1.5 hours, but they are already leash trained and very comfortable with me. When I was first training them, we would go on shorter but more frequent walks. In this way, they get practice, they don’t become bored or frustrated, and I also get to rest and regroup in-between. 😀

For variety, we will also play games together in the backyard, do grooming and touch exercises, and I also follow the NILIF program so that my dogs work for their food.

He is also know to mark furniture any ideas on how to stop this?

Is he fully potty trained? Does he only pee in the house when left alone? Peeing can also be a result of separation anxiety.

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:34:17 +0000

Hi, just want to get as much advice on preparing my home to bring home a 2 year old male Siberian cross shiba, he is a rescue dog that was notorious for escaping his yard as he was under exercised and also by sounds anxiety when left alone. We already have a female beagle in the home (both dogs have been spayed) so hopefully that will relive his anxiety etc… Any toys you recommend, how to inteoduce them and also how much to exercise him as we are currently having some quiet warm weather. He is also know to mark furniture any ideas on how to stop this?

By: shibashake

shibashake — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:41:28 +0000

In reply to CATALINA.

Thanks Catalina. 🙂

In terms of toys, size can sometimes make a difference. For example, I had gotten a small Twist-and-Turn toy for my Shiba, and he tore off chunks of it. After this, I got him a medium sized one, and so far, he has not tried to dismantle it.

In terms of chew toys, there are definitely some durable ones. However, the problem here is that we don’t want to get ones that are too hard, as they may cause our dogs to crack their teeth. I have started testing out regular Nylabones again (not the heavy-duty ones that are advertised for strong chewers), and so far, they have not caused any problems. However, people have reported that the heavy-duty ones can result in cracked teeth, so there is some risk there. Another possibility is the softer dental chew nylabones – but my dogs tore those to pieces really quickly.

I also give my Sibes bully sticks, but they get through those pretty quickly.

By: CATALINA

CATALINA — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:46:52 +0000

My golden lab has chewed up black kongs… I am thinking it might have been to small.. should I buy a bigger kong or do you know of any other toys that are stronger, thicker, durable? thanks.
P.S. I love the pictures of your dogs with their toys. to cute.

By: taty96

taty96 — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:25:58 +0000

Nice article. Thank for the info

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By: susansisk

susansisk — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:23:58 +0000

Great ideas! i never thought of hiding toys in a box or laundry basket.

By: shibashake

shibashake — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:21:58 +0000

In reply to Sam Partridge.

Hi Sam,
Thanks for your great suggestions. I was giving my Sibe ice cubes in the summer, but I really like the idea of freezing water in Kongs instead. She will be able to get a much better grip on the Kong without it slipping all over the place.

“Rottie has chewed chunks off a house brick”

Wow that is pretty amazing. Yeah I have some black Kongs mixed with the red ones. Sephy and Shania are usually only interested in getting the stuff out and don’t really chew on the Kongs.

“Dogs are quite easy to please, keeping them happy is not hard.”

I agree. Dogs do much for us, and they ask for very little in return.