When it comes to choosing toys for your dog, there are a few things to keep in mind. Your dog’s breed, sound responsiveness, and your dog’s age really make a difference in the type, size, and style of toys you should buy for them.
First of all, the breed of your dog is important mainly because of how big it is and what it will grow to be. Getting a toy that is too small can easily become a hazard, as dogs love to chew and chew on things. Similarly, an overgrown toy can be quite a challenge for your dog to really have fun with. This can result in your dog becoming frustrated with it and moving on to something else, which will really waste your money.
Depending on your dog, specific sound manufacturers, such as squeaky chew toys, can be a good thing or a bad thing. Squeaky toys are a nice first idea, but your dog may not be interested in them at all. In fact, many dogs are afraid of toys that make sounds, so they would obviously stay away from things. Also keep in mind that the first 60 seconds of screeching can be fun, but on a personal level you may not hear all of that for a long time.
And age is also important for the type of toy you will be giving your dog as a gift. Not only because of the size, but even more so because of the complexity and use of the toy. Young dogs generally love to chew on their toys, while older dogs can get bored quite easily with basic chew toys. And young dogs will also struggle with slightly more complex toys that they have to manipulate in order to use them.
Just as important, you should consider investing in some healthy toys, which are primarily used to improve dental health and hygiene. There are many dental health chew toys and bones specifically designed to combat tartar buildup and strengthen teeth. Also, if you like them, why not buy something that is fun and healthy as much as it benefits your dog?
Dogs also love to play with their owners. So another option is to buy toys that you can play tug of war with or search for. Enjoy some quality time with your dog.
As you get more toys for your dog, try to keep rotating them so your dog doesn’t get bored with the same old stuff. Combine all of these things together and you have a happy puppy.