Alright, listen up, y’all. We gonna talk about them… whatchamacallits… cube things for dogs. Yeah, those chew toys, I guess. My old man, he used to say, “A busy dog is a good dog.” And let me tell ya, he was right. These cube toys for dogs, they keep them busy alright.
First off, there’s these wobbly ones. You know, the ones you put treats in and the dog gotta push ‘em around to get the food out? They call ‘em “interactive” or some such fancy word. I just call ‘em a pain in the butt to fill up, but hey, the dogs love ‘em. It keeps them busy for a good long while, specially that hyperactive one we got. He’s always jumpin’ and runnin’ around, this
kong wobbler interactive dog toy
makes him tired. That’s good.
Then you got the regular cubes. Just a square thing, sometimes with holes, sometimes not. The dogs chew on ‘em, toss ‘em around, and generally make a mess. But it keeps ‘em from chewin’ on the furniture, so I ain’t complainin’. We used to give them old bones, but the vet said it ain’t good for their teeth. So now it’s these rubbery cubes. They come in all sorts of colors too. Pink, blue, green… Like a rainbow exploded in the dog toy aisle.
- Treats are good, but not too much. Just like with kids, you give ‘em too much sugar, they gonna be bouncing off the walls. Same with dogs. A little treat now and then is fine, but don’t overdo it. The vet said so. And those fancy dog treats, they cost a fortune! I stick to the plain ones. Dog don’t care if it’s shaped like a bone or a star, long as it tastes good. Some folks give their dogs them
tasty cod and beef cubes
, must be nice to be a dog in their house.
- Pick the right size cube. You don’t wanna give a tiny little cube to a big ol’ dog, he’ll swallow it whole and then you’ll be at the vet, and that ain’t cheap. Get a cube that’s big enough for ‘em to chew on but not so small they can choke on it. Common sense, ain’t it?
- Clean them cubes. Yeah, they get slobbery and gross. Gotta wash ‘em every now and then. Otherwise, they start to stink. And nobody wants a stinky dog toy. I just throw ‘em in the sink with some soap and water. Good enough.
Now, some folks, they like them
buster cube
treat-dispensing toys. I guess they’re alright. You put the food in, and the dog gotta figure out how to get it out. Keeps ‘em busy, like I said. But my dogs, they ain’t the smartest. They just get frustrated and start barkin’. So, I mostly stick to the regular cubes. Easier for everyone involved.
And speaking of food, what you put in them cubes matters too. Some folks use them fancy
raw dog food
, or that canned fish stuff. Me? I just use regular kibble. Sometimes I soak it in water to make it mushy, specially for the old dog with bad teeth. He appreciates it. You can also use apple sauce or baby food, but that seems like a waste to me. Save the good stuff for the humans, I say. The dogs are happy with kibble. Don’t spoil them too much!
Giving dogs treats, it ain’t just about keepin’ ‘em busy. It’s about showin’ ‘em you love ‘em. Like scratchin’ ‘em behind the ears or takin’ ‘em for a walk. It’s a way to bond. And a happy dog is a good dog. So, go on, get your dog a cube. They’ll thank you for it. Well, maybe not in words, but in tail wags and slobbery kisses. That’s good enough for me.
And remember, don’t go spendin’ a fortune on them fancy cubes. A plain ol’ rubber cube will do just fine. It’s the thought that counts, right? And if your dog destroys it in a week, well, that’s just dogs bein’ dogs. Get ‘em another one. It’s cheaper than new furniture, that’s for sure. So there you have it. My two cents on them cube things for dogs. Now go on, go play with your dog.
One last thing, them vets, they always try to sell you somethin’. But a simple cube toy, that’s all you really need. Don’t let ’em fool ya into buyin’ all that expensive stuff. A dog just needs love, food, and somethin’ to chew on. And don’t forget lots of water, specially in the summer. Keep them doggies hydrated.
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