My dog enjoys visitors to our home. And why wouldn't he? They shower him with affection and attention - the latter of which he simply cannot get enough of.
For both entertainment and health benefits, I've always provided Apollo with Nylabone chew toys. These tough plastic-feeling bone-shaped sticks have been a part of his life ever since he was young. He picks them up for a good gnawing session from time to time when bored (reminds me of the way I plop down on the couch with a book). These bones help clean his teeth and builds strong jaw strength. They are also really the only "toys" that Apollo gets, but that's mostly because he's well beyond his playful years. These days his "sleep to play" ratio has easily shifted well towards the sleep side of the spectrum.
When we have visitors, Apollo is of course bursting with excitement and energy. He doesn't quite know what to do after he's gone through the obligatory process of sniffing, getting pats/hugs/kisses, and excited hopping. So he picks up his go-to toy - the Nylabone - and attempts to do his best impression of a beaver as he grinds and chews with great ferocity. I honestly believe he's attempting to put on a show for us. If he could talk, I'd imagine he would exclaim, "Everyone look what I can do!"
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