Winter is here and boy is it getting dark early these days. But that should not stop you from going out and playing ball with your pooch.

Were you a fan of the original Sun Pet Toys Buddy’s Glow Ball Dog Toys? Well it is back! Thanks to American Dog Toys. Now simply called the Fetch & Glow Balls, these have the same great quality, same great glow as that original Buddy’s Glow Ball.

The Fetch & Glow Ball is Soft, safe and loads of fun for you and your dog. It is great for both day and nighttime play. It is a very durable ball for bouncing and tossing for a great game of fetch.

The Fetch & Glow Ball for dogs is also airtight so it floats. This will make for some great water time fun!

To activate this glow-in-the-dark dog ball simply expose to light and go have fun. These great glowing balls are available in two sizes. (Fetch & Glow Ball – Large and the Fetch & Glow Ball – Small ).

There are also some cool light up balls from Niteize. Check out the K9 Meteorlite balls that are available in four fun colors. They also make light up frisbees too!

So get out there and have some fun in the dark!h

Baseball is American as apple pie.  As the playoffs are now underway, celebrate America’s favorite pastime at www.DogToys.com with your pooch!  Get the glove out and have a catch with Fido with a Planet Dog Baseball It’s durable, bouncy, bouyant and minty. Made in the U.S.A. Recyclable, non-toxic and rinses clean. 3.25″ diameter Planet Dog’s Baseball is rated 5 out of 5 chompers.  And while the game is on, twist off the cap of Fido’s own beer.  Bowsers Beer is hops and alcohol free and is made with 100% American-made beef broth (made from real beef, not out of a can) and malt barley (good for their coats), and glucosamine for healthy joints.

DogToys.com is proud to report the launch of its “Made in the USA” sections. Due to an overwhelming demand for American made products, 13 pages containing hundreds of items, have been devoted to USA made products.

Consumers remain hesitant to purchase items from China. The want for products made in the US has only increased due to the 2007 pet food recall and 2008 children toy recall.

Gina Mirolli Crespo, General Manager, commented: “We received such a large number of phone calls and inquiries, in search of American made dog products. Customers want to spend their money on quality items they can trust. For many owners, their pets are as precious as their children – and they deserve the best. We are proud to say none of the thousands of products we carry have ever been affected by a recall.”

DogToys.com is hoping that the support of national companies and small businesses will help strengthen the US economy. Twenty-three lines are manufactured in the US; many of these are all natural, organic or eco-friendly products. Quality, innovative products that meet the high standards of DogToys.com are added to the site frequently.

US made products range from: Apparel, Ball Toys, Beds, Collars and Leashes, Dental Toys, Feeders & Bowls, Grooming Items, Plush Toys, Rubber Toys, Supplements, & Treats.

Note: Not every product on the website is American made, only those located in the “Made in the USA” section and sub-sections. http://www.dogtoys.com/madeinusa.html

Ever wonder how your dog was able to open a door/cabinet/box?  For those of us that have mischievous dogs, we have the perfect toy to keep them looking for more.  The *new* Kyjen Puzzle Plush are fun, interactive, and thought provoking.  The puzzles occupy dogs and eliminate boredom, but they also develop a dog’s intelligence and puzzle-solving skills.  Just hide the soft plush squirrels (or treats) inside the plush log for dogs to remove over and over again.

The winter season can be quite boring at times for dogs that are couped up inside the house for the majority of the day.  Yes, it is too cold to be outside for a long hike unless your dog is properly attired, so how do we give our dog stimulation and exercise?  Play Hide and Seek.  If your dog is obedient, have him/her stay in one room and you hide in another.  Call him/her once and wait for them to find you.  Give tons of praise when you are found.  I started doing this with my Weimaraner when he was a puppy, hiding behind a chair, or behind an open door.  Gradually I hid in harder to find places like deep inside the closet or in the basement.  Either he sniffed me out or I made a sound and he heard me, but stimulation incurred no matter; exercise occured as he ran around the house looking for me.  This may not be the best way to exercise your dog, but hey, it’s the winter and we’re stuck inside, so let’s make the best of it.  Have some fun.