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Dog accessories that are lightweight to carry, sturdy, and quick to use are suitable for being out and about. These include, for example, compostable poop bags, reflector patches for better visibility, a foldable and water-repellent dog mat for breaks, and accessories for collars and leashes. A secure dog crate can also be important for transport by car.

For large dogs, larger, sturdy dog toys made of robust materials are suitable. These include larger play balls, dummies, retrieving dumbbells, and bite tugs made of jute or fire hose. For catching or retrieving games, bite tugs with a hand strap or rope are best suited. It's important that the toy isn't chosen too small, so it can be picked up easily and isn't swallowed.

Dummies, retrieving dumbbells, play balls, throwing rings, frisbees, and bite tugs are suitable for retrieving. These toys are easy to throw, pick up, and bring back by the dog. For retrieving games, it's important that the dog toy is clearly visible, comfortable to carry, and matched to your dog's size. For retrieving from water, make sure the toy's material has buoyant properties.

For active dogs, retrieving toys, throwing toys, and tug toys are especially suitable. These include play balls on a rope, frisbees, throwing rings, retrieving dumbbells, dummies, and bite tugs. These dog toys promote movement, engagement, and shared activity between dog and owner. Food dummies are also an excellent way to tire out active dogs through scent work.

Several factors are decisive:

• Size/weight (small for puppies and small dogs, e.g. as a bite tug-XS; small dummies are also suitable for large dogs as a marker object)
• Material (jute/cotton soak up water, fire hose or polyester-nylon blends withstand any weather, leather is durable but needs proper care)
• Buoyancy (important for water training – here too, pay attention to a sturdy outer material)
• Color (bright colors for good visibility, earth tones for more advanced scent training)