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 …

the smarter toys iq treat ball dog toy promotes a healthy lifestyle for your furry friend because it promotes mental stimulation, exercise, slower eating habits and makes her feel rewarded! the 3-inch ball is paw-fect for small and medium dogs and the 4-inch ball is grr-eat for medium dogs and larger dogs. the iq treat ball features an insert that allows you to adjust the difficulty, determining how hard your dog has to work to get the treats out of …

small dogs and big dogs alike love their toys, but there are some special considerations you might want to keep in mind when it comes to shopping for your smaller pup. part of the allure of chew toys is that they offer your dog comfort and mental stimulation. toys that are well-sized for your dog will be safer too, since pups can injure themselves trying to chew something that is too big for them. kong’s line of plush toys, cozies, …

the perfect toy for your small dog depends on several factors: breed, personality, age, and health status are primary factors, says dr. carol osborne, dvm, an integrated veterinarian in ohio. start with breed, as this can tell you a bit about your dog’s inherent interests. next is personality: is your dog shy, aggressive, active, or a total couch potato? if you’re not sure, all you have to do is observe your four-legged friend for a bit, says jodi andersen, a …