Crate training can be a useful part of life with a dog, but keeping your dog comfortable and mentally stimulated while they are in their crate is just as important as teaching them to enter it. A crate should be a safe, familiar place where your dog can relax, not somewhere they associate with frustration or endless boredom.
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Some dogs play with toys. Other dogs declare war on them.
If your dog can turn a brand-new plush toy into a pile of stuffing in ten minutes, you already know how frustrating it can be to find something that actually lasts. Even toys advertised as “tough” or “durable” can sometimes end up broken, shredded, or scattered around the house before the day is over.
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