Laser Pointer for Dogs

Over the weekend I found a very inexpensive toy for my dogs. Chase loves it especially, and he spends a large amount of time after playing still looking for the red laser.  We call it Red Bug, and it’s the only form of entertainment for them that cannot be consumed. Since Labrador and Golden retrievers can be the mouthiest of puppies, we have gone through a plethora of toys. Whether they be squeaky plastic, squeaky fluffy, rope, or plastic balls, my two dogs have devoured a portion of each one. In our dog toy ranking, Red Bug is number one.

Laser pointers can be found almost anywhere—especially online. If you don’t want to wait for shipping or pay the extra for shipping, head out to a local Petsmart and look for it there. We found ours at a Petsmart, paid about eight dollars after tax, and after simple battery installation, it worked just like a simple laser pointer should.

Red Bug is an easy way for us to wear the dogs out on a rainy day. Chase will pursue it until the end of time. Riley on the other hand, after fifteen minutes she gets tired and begins to watch Chase chase the Red Bug. If you notice the picture, Riley is more interested in the camera flashing while Chase is about to pounce Red Bug.

Overall, the laser pointer was a success. It seems that in moderation, dogs will not become bored with it. It is great to use on rainy days. I do not recommend using it right before bed; with two high energy dogs, they thought their day was beginning as my day was ending. I’m going to test Red Bug against the boundary training I have been focusing on.

As for now,

Thanks for looking at my Marbles,

Daniel