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A dog's toy is more than just a toy. They are a VERY important feature in a dog's life. A toy can help soothe the pain when a puppy's teeth start coming in. The proper toy can help a dog's oral hygiene and teeth strength. A toy can be your dog's key to getting proper exercise. And last but not least, that same toy can be your dogs way of showing you affection while trying to get your attention.
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There is a huge variety of toys that you can get your friend. First, and my personal favorite for puppies, the ROPE!! Chewing on a rope toy can help soothe the pain of incoming teeth. Since your puppy will no longer need to find something firm but not super hard to gnaw on, this toy could save you a couple pairs of shoes. Ropes can also be good for oral hygeine! Many companies make rope toys with flavor and scent ingrained into the rope. And of course, rope toys can be great for bonding. The playful growling from your dog while you play tug-of-war is always a sure way to put a smile on your face.
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My next favorite is.... THE BALL!! Whether it's a tennis ball, a squeaky ball or a rubber ball, dogs go crazy for them. These are great for playing fetch outside, so in turn, can be the cheapest piece of exercise equipment you've ever bought. If you have a stronger breed of dog, though, I recommend buying a stronger ball or you'll end up having to buy the same exercise equipment every other week. My golden retriever tears through tennis balls like it's part of the game of fetch. We got her a Chuckit! Mega Tennis Ball and it's been great for us.
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Also on the list of great toys is the plush toy. Many of these have a squeaker inside. You'll be able to find your dog lounging with one of these on most any lazy day, or in between spurts of fun. From personal experience, I've found that some dogs won't play with a plush toy that is absent a squeaker. That simply takes all the fun out of it. And don't neglect getting a squeaker assuming your dog is too small and will never even find it. Part of the fun is so that you can squeak it to get them excited, not to mention my parent's teacup Yorkie can find squeakers in toys bigger than he is! (4 lbs, 8 oz) These plush toys can also be used for small, in-house games of fetch.
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