As much as we love to joke about one day being able to translate dog thoughts into English or even what a dog would text to us if they had such an ability, the sad truth is our canine friends just don’t speak our language. Since they can’t speak, dogs communicate with us through their behavior and body language.

The very best dogs can display less than optimal behavior at times. Pets are very instinctual so their behaviors always have a cause. For dogs, the number one cause of “naughty” or fearful behavior is anxiety.

A huge majority of dog toys are plastic (or some other synthetic material) and almost all of them are factory made. While some are better than others, there are very few that are truly all natural. With more and more products coming from less regulated overseas manufacturers, it’s very important that you know what is going into your dog’s mouth and potentially their body.

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