dogs need at least a few toys to play with to stay healthy, and chew toys are a favorite type of many pups. no matter how young or old your dog is, a chew toy can bring the joy and engagement they need to be active. any toy that is too hard to chew properly may break or crack your dog’s teeth or lead to other mouth injuries; hard rubber toys are popular for this very reason since they’re durable …

at the top of our list of the best toys for big dogs is the super chewer box from barkbox. he put in some heavy chew sessions and made a dent in the toys but they still survived! another bonus: you never have to touch the slobbery balls that your dog brings back. all you need to do is fill the kong with some sort of treat. because it’s chuckit!, the ball is made with an extra strong, puncture-resistant material …

akc is a participant in affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to akc.org. read on to discover some toys and treats to offer your puppy to help soothe painful gums and distract from the discomfort of teething. as any parent of a teething baby knows, teething is painful, so your puppy will need ways to reduce the discomfort of sore gums. always read the manufacturer’s guidelines to make …

both the breed and age of your pet will play a role in determining what’s best. this interactive feed game, which has more than 8,500 five-star reviews on amazon, challenges dogs to find treats or small toys hidden in the grass-like pieces of a mat. this puzzle took him a good hour and a half to figure out the first time, and every time after that, he sits with it for about an hour. bonus: it has non-slip rubber feet …

tactile toys like crunchy water bottles, soft plush, and rubber teething toys give your dog a chance to experience new textures. just put an empty plastic water bottle inside a sock, then tightly tie the sock shut. i personally love “hide a treat” type puzzles (like #8) because they not only mentally stimulate but also engage your dog’s sense of smell. i have a dog with an incredibly high prey drive and destroying a plush toy helps alleviate some of …