Shop Coats and Jackets for Dogs in Harbor Springs

Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Providing dogs with toys to play with is important to promote the physical health and well-being of your puppy. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a necessity. Playtime is a critical part of their emotional and cognitive health and wellness. Behavioral challenges, such as gnawing on things, can develop when your pet lacks the appropriate outlets to follow their instinct.

Buying your dog a toy is a great way to help prevent boredom when you are not in the house and stop your dog from forming behavioral problems. Dogs are often willing to play with nearly anything. However, it's highly recommended to provide toys that offer a variety of uses and to rotate them weekly to try to keep things safe and intriguing. Educating dogs to discern their toys from their humans personal belongings can stop them from biting on things they should not.

How to select dog toys: 

Dog toys must be safe, interesting, and long lasting. Your choice for the toys relies on the age, size, and activity level of your pet. The ideal time to introduce toys into your dog's daily life is when they are pups to help them develop their teeth, muscular tissues, and joints. Provide pups with toys to chomp on, chase after, bite, and tug as one way of helping them in thriving. Pups with baby teeth are going to require toys with a softer structure. 

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

It's important to keep an eye on your dog while they play with their toys. Visually evaluate their toys periodically to check that it has not been damaged to pose a danger of choking. Replace any toy that is broken.

There are many choices offered for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and much more. Pet Pantry Pet Supplies in Harbor Springs, MI is proud to offer a variety of dog toys & our knowledgeable staff is happy to provide assistance on the best toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!