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Shared play lets your dog move and interact with you. Keep it comfortable, with opportunities to pause. With a soft toy, favour gentle, controlled games.<\/p>\n

Choose a safe area<\/h2>\n

Use a level, roomy area with a non-slip surface and no furniture or people in the way. Outdoors, check the ground and surroundings. Avoid throwing onto stairs, roads or places that require sharp turns.<\/p>\n

Keep tug gentle and low<\/h2>\n

Leave space between your hand and your dog’s mouth. Move the toy at a natural height without lifting the dog or making sudden upward pulls. Do not hold a delicate protruding part.<\/p>\n

Let your dog win sometimes. Pause if they catch your hand, become overexcited or tear the toy. Reinforced seams do not mean a toy is suitable for forceful tugging.<\/p>\n

Practise a release through exchange<\/h2>\n

Offer a treat or another toy. As your dog lets go, calmly say \u201cgive\u201d, praise them and resume play when appropriate. If your dog stiffens or guards the toy, give them space and seek advice from a qualified trainer.<\/p>\n

Start fetch with a short throw<\/h2>\n

Throw nearby and low, invite your dog back and praise their approach even if they initially leave the toy behind. Avoid chasing them when teaching a return. Keep repetitions short.<\/p>\n

Finish before your dog tires<\/h2>\n

Slowing down, walking away or losing interest means it is time to pause. Adapt play to puppies and older dogs. Adults should supervise children around dogs; PuppyToys products are dog toys, not children’s toys.<\/p>\n

PuppyToys toys<\/h2>\n