Shop Interactive Toys for Dogs in Lakeland

Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Presenting dogs with toys to play with is essential to ensure the overall health and well-being of your pup. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a necessity. Playtime is an essential element of their emotional and cognitive health and well-being. Behavioral concerns, such as gnawing on items, can develop when your puppy lacks the proper outlets to follow their behavioral instinct.

Getting your dog a toy is a great way to help fight boredom when you are not at home and prevent your dog from forming behavioral problems. Dogs are typically going to play with practically anything. Nevertheless, it's recommended to provide toys that offer a range of uses and to alternate them each week to help keep things safe and fascinating. Training dogs to differentiate their toys from their humans items can prevent them from chewing on things they shouldn't.

How to select dog toys: 

Dog toys need to be safe, interesting, and sturdy. Your choice for the toys relies on the age, size, and activity level of your pet. The ideal time to present toys into your dog's life is when they are puppies to help them form their teeth, muscle mass, and joints. Provide puppies with toys to chomp on, go after, bite, and pull as one means of helping them in growing. Puppies with baby teeth are going to need toys with a softer texture. 

Another important aspect when purchasing dog toys is the proportions of the toy relative to the overall size of your dog. Too little of a toy is especially dangerous with the threat of swallowing and choking. The toy you choose for your pet needs to be appropriate for your dogs current size. Choosing the best dog toy will ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety needs to always come first, followed by enjoyment when picking toys for your dog. 

It's important to monitor your dog while they have fun with their toys. Visually evaluate their toys occasionally to check that it has not been damaged to pose a risk of choking. Replace any toy that is damaged.

There are numerous options offered for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and more. Benson's Canine Cookies in Lakeland, FL is proud to offer a variety of dog toys & our experienced team is happy to provide guidance on the best toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!