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Desmond the Duck

Desmond the Duck

£9.00Price

     

Ideal for throwing, dogs can have hours of fun with Desmond. He is a toy (and a friend) for you and your dog!

 

Dimensions: 40 cm x 34 cm x 17 cm

 

 

  • Storage

    Dehydrated treats are easy to store. We recommend storing them in a sealed plastic container and they will last approximately 6 months.

  • Safety

    Chew Responsibly! 

    This product is a play toy only and not a food product. Pets should always be supervised when playing with toys. Remove if your dog tries to swallow piece or chunks. No toy is indestructible.

  • Additional Product Information

    Ideal for throwing, dogs can have hours of fun with Desmond. He is a toy (and a friend) for you and your dog!

    Desmond the Duck is made from four layers of jute, twin stitched over recycled cotton and jute rope.

    Jute is a sustainable, natural plant fibre. It is tough and long lasting, and is produced without using any added compound that would harm or be released when chewed. Jute is 100% biodegradable. The suede is a by-product and ensures this material is not wasted.

    Dimensions: 40 cm x 34 cm x 17 cm

    This product is a play toy only and not a food product. Pets should always be supervised when playing with toys. Please remove if your dog tries to swallow any pieces or chunks. These toys are not machine washable. No toy is indestructible. 

  • Health Benefits

    Most dogs have an abundant source of energy and get bored quickly. Without the proper stimulation, this can result in destructive behavior, as they need to expend such energy. Toys provide a channel to avoid these behavior issues.  

    Dogs need exercise in different ways, and pet toys provide the perfect opportunity to train your dog to behave. This is better than leaving her to create her fun, which might not go well with you. A bored dog will be excessively active and distracted. You will see this manifest through different behaviors like disobedience, chewing, running around, chasing things, backing and digging, etc. However, with dog toys, you can expose them to a series of fun.  

    Anxiety develops in humans, majorly when we are idle. When we have nothing tangible to do, that's when the mind can fixate on different issues where it has no control. This is also true for dogs. Leaving a dog that has separation anxiety alone is a recipe for disaster. Such a pup will fret about the situation and engage in all kinds of destructive behavior. 

    However, keeping such a dog occupied with a toy can distract their brain and prevent the boredom from graduating to destructive behavior. Food puzzle is an excellent distraction for such a pup.  

    In the same way, humans need exercise; dogs require training for good health too. Exercise has been proven to be fun, rewarding, flood the brain with serotonin (the feel-good hormone), maintain a good weight, and prevent the onset of some disease. However, not every dog owner has the time for constant exercise. Yet, this is an essential requirement of keeping your dog sane. 

    Dogs need a different amount of exercise, depending on age, weight, activity level, breed, etc. A Huskie, for instance, requires nothing less than 4 hours of training to remain healthy and happy every day. Getting an excellent interactive dog toy can provide ample exercise hours. Even though it might not be intense, such toys do a pretty good job keeping them active and busy. 

    Dental hygiene is essential for dogs, not humans alone. However, with regular brushing of the teeth, there could be some hard-to-reach places within the dog's mouth. Dog toys made of rubber and rope toys can help with this. 

    As the dog bites on the toy, their thread serves as a tooth floss for the pup, helping clean the teeth. Such toys are suitable for massaging their gum and eliminating food particles stuck within. This ultimately eradicates harmful bacteria from forming on the teeth.

    Even humans have a high tendency to develop dementia without the proper mental stimulation. Speaking of which, senior dogs also deal with memory loss, dementia, and other mental issues common with old age. Interactive toys, however, can help prevent mental degradation in such older dogs.  

    Interactive toys stimulate the brain, ensuring the dog thinks and tracks its brain to take care of some problem. It ensures the dog engages the brain to achieve something. Using the brain keeps it sharp, active, and in good condition, even till old age. Providing your dog with toys can provide an easy way to keep their mind alert and energetic for a long time.

    Dogs can get lonely, especially when you are extremely busy and are left alone. Yet, leaving a dog all alone is not good. Even if he does not have separation anxiety, it increases the chances of character disorder.  

    In cases like this, the toy can become a comforting tool, the same way a toy soothes a child. Toys are typically precious to a dog, and they derive pleasure in looking after them and spending time with them. A durable dog toy for summer, for instance, will withstand wear and tear, holding up to all forms of use.  

    Toys can make your dog happy and healthy, giving him a better ability to cope with periods of your unavailability. It is easy for such toys to help them develop the mental challenge they need to survive and keep their behavior in check. As long as the toy is strong and made of durable material, it will stand the test of time.

    There are intelligent dog breeds that thrive on mental stimulations, in addition to physical stimulation. Such species need to keep their mind active with sophisticated activities. As a result, they will be better off with toys that offer a mental challenge.  

    Puzzle games that dispense treats after completing a task successfully, for instance, is a terrific one. Such toys are great for training and stimulating their mind.  

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