and Other High Energy Dogs
Jingle bells; HoHoHo; Woof, woof, woof: Tis the season of busy errands, festive parties, and unexercised cattle dogs. This year let’s get some gifts for cattle dogs that will burn off extra energy throughout the year.
This year, why not buy some gifts that will burn off that holiday energy?
Basic Christmas Gifts for Dogs
Note: Every dog is different. Not all toys are safe for unsupervised play. Toys with batteries, squeakers, and other entertaining parts need to be supervised. If your dog is the kind that will rip a toy open and eat the squeaker, you may want to look into pet insurance. See warning Heading below.
If you have an active dog, chances are you know the golden stand-by gifts of balls, frisbees, and squeaky plushies.
However, there are a few premium versions of the basic gifts that amp up the fun factor for the pooch. Such as, moving balls and light up balls so the play can continue long after the sun goes down.
A couple of suggestions:
The Night Ize GlowStreak LED Ball
Or try a ball that wobbles and giggles like the Ryandgg Wobble Giggle Ball
Less Common Christmas Gifts for Cattle Dogs
Most of us have heard of herding balls or horse balls (get the cover if you go the horse ball route) to entertain our dogs’ heavy herding desire.
However, here a few suggestions that are equally entertaining.
DOG TETHERBALL SYSTEM – Highly entertaining and wears dogs out. This particular model doesn’t come with a pole but can be hung from a tree or a solidly-planted pole. One reviewer used a Home Depot bucket and cemented a pole within it. Another option is to cement a pole in an old tire (here’s a link to a YouTube video showing hot to do it)
JOLLY PETS TREE TUGGER. Yet another entertaining hanging option.
I had a friend a long time ago whose dad used a dog run to hang a ball for his dog. Let me be clear, the dog wasn’t on the run, the ball was. The dog had a blast running that ball back and forth.
WARNINGS – Because some people need them
I am not a veterinarian so maybe check with them before you buy the toy.
Understand, not all toys are safe. Even tennis balls can be a problem for dogs that chew as the grinds down the teeth over time. Some treats and toys can break teeth, some toys can fall apart and become a choking or intestinal blockage problem. Know your dog, watch your dog, remove an item if the dog is too aggressive or you see signs of wear that can become a problem.
See Favorite Dog Items for recommended everyday dog items like harnesses and leashes.
See Favorite Dog Treats for recommendations on Pandora’s favorite treats.
