Shop Training Toys for Dogs in Plainfield

Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Presenting dogs with toys to play with is necessary to encourage the health and wellness of your pet. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a requirement. Playtime is a vital part of their emotional and cognitive health and well-being. Behavioral troubles, such as biting on things, can form when your puppy does not have the appropriate outlets to follow their intuition.

Buying your dog a toy is a great way to help prevent boredom when you are not in your home and stop your pet from forming behavioral problems. Dogs are typically happy to play with practically anything. However, it's highly recommended to provide toys that provide a variety of uses and to rotate them every week to help keep things safe and interesting. Training dogs to differentiate their toys from their humans possessions can prevent them from biting on things they shouldn't.

How to choose dog toys: 

Dog toys need to be safe, interesting, and durable. Your choice for the toys relies on the age, size, and activity level of your pup. The best time to present toys into your dog's life is when they are puppies to help them develop their teeth, muscular tissues, and joints. Give puppies with toys to chew on, go after, bite, and pull as one method of assisting them in thriving. Pups with baby teeth will need toys with a softer texture. 

Another important aspect when purchasing dog toys is the size of the toy in relation to the size of your dog. Too tiny of a toy is especially unsafe with the risk of swallowing and choking. The toy you buy for your pet should be appropriate for your dogs current size. Picking the very best dog toy will ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety should always come first, followed by excitement when selecting toys for your dog. 

It's important to keep an eye on your dog while they play with their toys. Visually examine their toys occasionally to check that it has not been harmed to present a risk of choking. Remove and replace any toy that is damaged.

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