| m-link"> | | | | or a small breed dog need to be small enough for |
| If you live with dogs, you know they are just like | | | | the dog to carry around and small enough for them |
| kids. Kids of the four-legged variety need toys to | | | | to get their mouth on it. A large breed puppy can |
| play with too. Toys prevent boredom and keep you | | | | be bigger than a small breed full grown. There are |
| pup out of trouble. | | | | toys and chew designed specifically for puppies or |
| So you're getting ready to bring home a new puppy | | | | small breeds and toys for large breed, powerful |
| or dog and you want to make sure you have | | | | chewers. |
| everything your new pal will need. You have picked | | | | Another thing to consider is what type of toys will |
| out the perfect collar and chosen the right kind of | | | | your dog need. Should you buy bones, or balls or |
| leash. You have a crate and a bed for the pup, | | | | rawhide or squeaky toys? Once you decide what is |
| and his own special bowls. The only other thing | | | | the best size for your puppy or dog, consider how |
| your pooch will need is toys. How do you know what | | | | he or she will play with the toys. You should provide |
| to buy? What is best for puppies? Should you get | | | | a variety of toys. A ball or a tug toy is great for |
| hard chew toys or soft, squeaky toys? If you've | | | | playing with your dog. An appropriate size bone is |
| been in the local pet store, you'll know there are tons | | | | good for your dog to keep himself occupied. Most |
| of things to choose from. This may not seem like a | | | | dog experts recommend some type of puzzle toy |
| very important decision, but in fact having toys for | | | | where the pup has to figure out and work the toy |
| your puppy or dog is crucial to his health and | | | | to get a treat stashed inside. Many puppies, and |
| development. | | | | even older dogs like to have a soft, stuffed animal |
| Toys and chews provide a puppy or dog the ability | | | | toy. It becomes a comforting toy and they will not |
| to enjoy something that is natural for them. Make | | | | chew it or tear it up. My 3 Dobermans and probably |
| sure your pup knows which things are his to chew | | | | other large breeds, like to tear apart anything like |
| on, or he will go look for something on his own. Toys | | | | that, so we have no stuffed toys in my house! |
| and bones provide an outlet for a dog to release | | | | Always keep an eye on your pup and his toys. Be |
| pent up energy or relieve boredom. Chewing is | | | | aware if they are broken or torn in pieces and throw |
| good for their teeth and jaws, as well as being a | | | | them out as needed, to prevent him or her from |
| good stress reliever. | | | | swallowing something that could obstruct the |
| The types of toys you will need to buy will depend | | | | esophogus or intestines. Rawhides and certain other |
| several things. Puppies are teething and as their | | | | chews can cause problems for some puppies and |
| permanent teeth come in, they will lose the puppy | | | | dogs so always ask your veterinarian for his advice |
| teeth. Toys for a small or medium breed puppy | | | | and recommendation. |