Shop Coats and Jackets for Dogs in Hamilton Township

Dogs love to play. Providing dogs with toys to play with is vital to promote the physical health and well-being of your pup. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a basic need. Playtime is a critical component of their emotional and intellectual health. Behavioral challenges, such as gnawing on items, can develop when your pup lacks the proper avenues to follow their intuition.

Getting your dog a toy is a great way to help prevent boredom when you are not in the house and prevent your dog from forming behavioral problems. Dogs are typically happy to have fun with just about anything. However, it's highly recommended to provide toys that offer a range of uses and to alternate them weekly to help keep things safe and interesting. Training dogs to distinguish their toys from their humans belongings can stop them from chewing on things they should not.

How to select dog toys: 

Dog toys need to be safe, fun-filled, and long lasting. Your option for the toys relies on the age, size, and activity level of your pup. The best time to introduce toys into your dog's daily life is when they are puppies to help them develop their teeth, muscles, and joints. Give puppies with toys to gnaw on, go after, bite, and pull as one way of assisting them in developing. Pups with baby teeth will require toys with a softer structure. 

Another important factor when purchasing dog toys is the proportions of the toy relative to the size of your dog. Too small of a toy is particularly hazardous with the threat of swallowing and choking. The toy you give your dog must be appropriate for your dogs present size. Picking the very best dog toy will certainly ensure both a safe and enjoyable playtime. Safety must always come first, followed by enjoyment when selecting 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 harmed to present a threat of choking. Remove and 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. Bag of Bones Barkery in Hamilton Township, NJ is proud to offer a variety of dog toys & our skilled team is happy to provide guidance on the right toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!