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Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Presenting dogs with toys to play with is important to encourage the overall health and well-being of your dog. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a basic need. Playtime is a vital element of their emotional and mental health and wellness. Behavioral concerns, such as chewing on objects, can develop when your dog does not have the correct channels to follow their instinct.

Buying your dog a toy is a great way to help prevent boredom when you are not at home and prevent your dog from developing behavioral issues. Dogs are frequently willing to have fun with just about anything. Nevertheless, it's recommended to offer toys that feature a range of uses and to alternate them once a week to help keep things safe and interesting. Educating dogs to distinguish their toys from their humans belongings can stop them from biting on things they should not.

How to choose dog toys: 

Dog toys must be safe, interesting, and long lasting. Your selection for the toys relies on the age, size, and activity level of your dog. The best time to present toys into your dog's daily life is when they are puppies to help them form their teeth, muscles, and joints. Provide pups with toys to chew on, chase, bite, and pull as one method of helping them in thriving. Puppies with baby teeth will require toys with a softer texture. 

Another important factor when purchasing dog toys is the overall size of the toy in regard to the size of your dog. Too tiny of a toy is particularly unsafe with the danger of swallowing and choking. The toy you choose for your dog must be appropriate for your dogs present size. Choosing the best dog toy will ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety needs to always come first, followed by excitement when selecting toys for your dog. 

It's important to supervise your dog while they play with their toys. Visually inspect their toys regularly to check that it has not been harmed to pose a risk of choking. Get rid of any toy that is broken.

There are many choices readily available for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and more. Pets Etc. in Plainfield, IL is proud to provide a variety of dog toys & our knowledgeable staff is happy to provide assistance on the best toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!