Before you toss that disc to retrieve your dog, do you know if it’s safe to play with? Here’s what you need to know before your dog bites off a dangerous piece of plastic.
Discs and dogs go together like summer sandals! With so many discs on the market, it can be difficult for owners to choose the right disc for their dog. This begs the question: What is the right disc for your dog?
safety first
Not all dog tablets are created equal. Some are made of cloth, others are rubberized, and there are a variety of plastic discs. Fabric and rubber discs can be fun to play with and readily available. The downside to these discs is that they don’t fly very well. If you dream of competing or taking your game to the next level, you’ll need a suitable dog disc made of plastic. But be careful – not all plastic discs are safe for dogs.
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Plastic discs differ in composition. Dog safe discs are made of plastic that has a certain degree of puncture resistance, but will not shatter. Cheap stocking dollar discs made of a stiffer plastic will shatter when dogs chomps down. A cheap disc isn’t worth the shortening of your dog’s mouth or tongue.
Brands and stores often sell or give these unsafe drives away for promotions. How do you know if you have a dog safe tablet in your hands or a cheap case? A dog safe disc will give less flare and more flexibility than a cheap disc. If in doubt, throw it out.
Dog-safe discs come in many shapes, colors, and patterns. It is possible to puncture these discs, but it depends on how hard your dog bites!
Built tough
After a gaming session, I don’t care for a few holes in the disc. Remember, holes are better than smashing! But it also depends on the dog. Some of my dogs make it their personal mission to rip off the disc as soon as he gets his mouth on it. Others carry it lightly in their teeth, and the disc itself can last many seasons with zero.
volume counts
Discs come in a variety of sizes, as do dogs. The size of the disc you play with will be determined by the size of your dog. There are puppy size and small dog size tablets. Like the dogs themselves, these tablets are really cute!
If you have a medium to large sized dog, the options are pretty liberal, and size won’t matter at this point.
Standard discs are about nine inches in diameter. In general, the larger the disc, the easier it will be in the air. The larger discs need some wrist action to keep them spinning and spinning well.
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Beginners usually benefit from starting with a smaller disc. As you work on your throwing skills, you can then work on a larger disc.
Color and contrast
Have you figured out what is the best tablet for you and your dog? This question is answered differently from dog to dog and human to human. Keep this in mind: the best tweak is the one that works for your team.
