Reprinted with permission by Mailey McLaughlin, M.Ed. If you are like most dog owners, your house is littered with any number of dog toys. But you can’t figure out why, with so many toys of his own, Fido doesn’t really seem interested in them. It is because they have very little value to him. In [...]

It really is a dog-eat-dog world out there, when even playing fetch can be hazardous to your dog’s health! Here are some hints on choosing safe toys for your dog. Balls Did you know that tennis balls and small golf ball-sized foam balls could be deadly for some dogs? Tennis balls are exactly the right [...]

Reprinted with permission from the ASPCA 2005 Worried that your dog gets bored when you’re not around? Or are you looking to spice up interactive playtime with your pet? There are many toys available at pet supply stores that can safely fill the needs of you and your pet. Here are some tips to consider [...]

Every year, toys are selected as representative of those being offered on the market. These toys are then tested by Acme Canine daycare dogs in everyday settings, to assess design, function, durability and play value. Then in September Acme Canine invites Central Ohio dog owners to rate each toy, awarding Three Stars, Two Stars, One [...]

We are hosting a dog toy test night and were hoping you might suggest some of your favorite toys for dogs and why you feel they are. From the list we obtain through your submissions the toys will be tested for size of dog, durability, enjoyability and duration of play using a 4 paws method. [...]