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There\u2019s nothing like a ball to get the tail wagging, is there? Whether heading out on a long hike, or just going down to the local park, a good ball is the must-have accessory for every dog. When you produce a ball from your pocket, your dog\u2019s eyes will light up as they know this means that the fun times are about to (appropriately) roll. Why do our four-legged friends enjoy balls so much? Let\u2019s find out\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The greatest invention ever<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We humans, when asked what the most revolutionary (no pun intended) invention ever was, will likely point to the wheel as a very strong contender. All those who suffered before its invention must have had to drag or carry heavy things everywhere, not knowing how much easier it was with those round wheels going, well, round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of round things, if you were to ask a dog what the greatest invention ever was, they are almost certain to say \u201cthe ball\u201d. Why are they such fans of the spherical plaything? Because it has nothing but good sides to it! Humans can throw it for a game of fetch, and so they can get their fun exercise in. It bounces and so does funny things in the air making it even more fun. It\u2019s got great mouth feel because there are no sharp corners to hurt their gums, and, provided it\u2019s not camouflaged, they can see it easily enough too (which is great when you consider a dog can\u2019t see many colours). And we have it on good authority that they taste and smell great as well, so dogs get nothing but wins when it comes to balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are few things we humans need to be mindful of when it comes to picking out the best balls for our dogs. We need to make sure that the ball isn\u2019t too small, or that it has pieces that can easily be broken off as this presents a choking hazard to our pooches. It shouldn\u2019t be covered or coated in anything harmful to dogs, and it needs to be tough enough to withstand a lot of chomping and chewing. Once we\u2019ve covered all of these bases though, a dog will adore any ball it\u2019s given to play with, so everybody is happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occasionally, we humans throw the ball a little too far, and so our dogs have to put in a lot of effort to retrieve their favourite plaything. In order to maintain the levels of energy needed for their ball games, and especially for chasing down our long throws, your dog needs a good diet, and with the tailored dog food<\/a> from tails.com, you can be sure that they\u2019re getting all the nutrition and energy they need to keep up with your best lobs and hurls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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