There is no getting around the fact that puppies chew. Chewing is a natural part of a puppy’s development, and if you can provide them with chew toys, they are less likely to chew on other things in the home like your favorite pair of shoes, or your new leather couch.
This article will discuss the best chew toys for puppies. According the dog expert, Cesar Millan (a.k.a. The Dog Whisperer) the best chew toys for puppies are what he refers to as educational toys for dogs. These are chew toys that you can hide a small treat inside, so that your puppy has to work to remove the treat. Cesar Millan goes on to say that these educational toys for dogs stimulate your puppy’s need to chew, while challenging their mind. The chew toys listed below all fall under the category of educational toys for dogs.
KONG Puppy Teething Stick Dog Toy
The KONG Puppy Teething Stick Dog Toy is available at Pet Smart for less than $ 5.00. Made of soft rubber, your puppy can chew on the exterior of this chew toy to help soothe their sore gums. This chew toy bounces, and can be a play toy as well as a chew toy. Hide a small treat inside and stimulate your pet’s mind as they try to remove the treat as they chew on the toy.
This product is recommended for puppies between two and nine months of age. It can also be used by small dog breeds of all ages. To purchase the KONG Puppy Teething Stick Dog Toy, CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the purchase page at Pet Smart.com.
Puppy KONG Stuff-A-Ball Dog Toy
Durable, soft, and made for multi purposes, the Puppy Kong Stuff-A-Ball Dog Toy is perfect for puppies two to nine months of age. Designed of soft rubber, this chew toy for puppies is available at an affordable price of less than $ 8.00 at Pet Smart.
This is an educational toy for dogs that promotes healthy chewing habits, cleans teeth, and stimulates the mind. Hide a small treat inside the ball and watch as your puppy learns how to release the treat from the chew toy. As this is a small chew toy, it can be used by small dogs of all ages as well as puppies. To purchase the Puppy KONG Stuff-A-Ball Dog Toys, CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the purchase page at Pet Smart.com
Grriggles Hole-Y Treat Balls Red Dog Puppy Toy
This chew toy for puppies is an educational toy, but is not as challenging as some of the others listed here. Made of soft rubber, your pet can soothe his sore gums while chewing, and try to get the treat hidden in the body. Push treats inside any of the holes within the body of the toy and watch as your puppy has to use logical thinking to remove the treat. For more of a challenge, place a treat in the center of the ball.
Available at a price of under $ 7.00, this is a great chew toy for puppies. To purchase Grriggles Hole-Y Treat Balls Red Dog Puppy Toy, CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the purchase page at Value Pet Supplies.com
** All the chew toys for puppies listed thus far have been “educational toys”. However, if you prefer to give your puppy a standard chew toy, which does not include a place to hide a treat or challenge your pet intellectually, consider some of these selections.
Puppy KONG Binkie
This chew toy for puppies is absolutely adorable! Designed to resemble a pacifier, the Puppy KONG Binkie is made to promote proper chewing and play habits, and while help soothe sore gums. Made of special rubber teething material, this is the perfect chew for puppies and small dogs alike. Available in a soft blue color for male puppies, and a light pink for female puppies.
To purchase Puppy KONG Binkie, CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the purchase page at Pet Smart.
Nylabone Puppy Fish Flexible Dog Chew Toy
The Puppy Fish chew toy is recommended by veterinarians as it is specifically designed for teething puppies. Available in three sizes – small, medium, and large, the price for this chew toy for puppies ranges from $ 5.00 – $ 10.00.
Made of soft thermoplastic polymer, and bacon flavored for your pet’s enjoyment. (Puppy Fish is a chew toy and should NOT be consumed by your pet) The Puppy Fish chew toy has a unique glow-in-the-dark “skeleton”. Soothe your new puppy’s teeth, and help them develop proper chewing habits with this great chew toy for puppies. To purchase Puppy Fish, CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the purchase page at Pet Smart.
Sources:
http://www.valuepetsupplies.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/SFV/32440/vpid/7683525/vpcsid/0/rid/126301
www.petsmart.com
http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/askthevet/askthevet_20.php
