Order Interactive Toys for Dogs in Portland

Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Providing dogs with toys to play with is vital to encourage the health and wellness of your puppy. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a basic need. Playtime is a critical element of their emotional and mental health and wellness. Behavioral issues, such as chewing on objects, can develop when your pup lacks the suitable outlets to follow their behavioral instinct.

Buying your dog a toy is a great way to help fight boredom when you are not at home and stop your pet from developing behavioral troubles. Dogs are often going to have fun with just about anything. However, it's strongly recommended to give toys that offer a variety of uses and to rotate them once a week to help keep things safe and interesting. Educating dogs to differentiate their toys from their humans belongings can prevent them from chewing on things they shouldn't.

How to choose dog toys: 

Dog toys should be safe, interesting, and long lasting. Your option for the toys depends on the age, size, and activity level of your pet. The best time to introduce toys into your dog's life is when they are puppies to help them develop their teeth, muscle mass, and joints. Give pups with toys to chew on, chase after, bite, and pull as one method of helping them in developing. Puppies with baby teeth will need toys with a softer texture. 

Another essential variable when buying dog toys is the overall size of the toy in relation to the overall size of your dog. Too small of a toy is particularly hazardous with the risk of swallowing and choking. The toy you give your dog needs to be appropriate for your dogs present size. Choosing the best dog toy will certainly ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety must always come first, followed by excitement when picking toys for your dog. 

It's important to monitor your dog while they play with their toys. Visually inspect their toys occasionally to check that it has not been harmed to pose a risk of choking. Replace any toy that is broken.

There are several choices available for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and more. Natural Pet Food Solutions in Portland, OR is proud to provide a wide range of dog toys & our experienced team is happy to provide guidance on the right toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!