Shop Interactive Toys for Dogs in Portland

Dogs love to chew on a fun toy. Providing dogs with toys to play with is vital to ensure the overall health and wellness of your dog. Toys are not a luxury for your dog, but rather a requirement. Playtime is an essential component of their emotional and mental health and well-being. Behavioral challenges, such as biting on objects, can develop when your pet lacks the proper channels to follow their intuition.

Buying your dog a toy is a great way to help fight boredom when you are not in the house and prevent your pet from forming behavioral troubles. Dogs are frequently ready to have fun with practically anything. However, it's strongly recommended to offer toys that deliver a range of uses and to alternate them each week to keep things safe and fascinating. Training dogs to distinguish their toys from their humans belongings can stop them from gnawing on things they shouldn't.

How to select dog toys: 

Dog toys need to be safe, interesting, and durable. Your selection for the toys depends 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 form their teeth, muscles, and joints. Provide puppies with toys to chew on, go after, bite, and pull as one way of helping them in thriving. Puppies with baby teeth will require toys with a softer texture. 

Another vital aspect when purchasing dog toys is the proportions of the toy in relation to the overall size of your dog. Too little of a toy is particularly hazardous with the threat of swallowing and choking. The toy you give your pet needs to be appropriate for your dogs current size. Picking the best dog toy will ensure both a safe and fun playtime. Safety needs to always come first, followed by entertainment when choosing toys for your dog. 

It's important to monitor your dog while they play with their toys. Visually examine their toys regularly to check that it has not been harmed to present a risk of choking. Replace any toy that is broken.

There are several options offered for dog toys: from chew toys, rope toys, fetch toys, squeaky toys, and much more. The Filling Station Pet Supplies in Portland, OR is proud to provide a wide range of dog toys & our skilled team is happy to provide advice on the best toy(s) for your dog. Give us a call or stop by today!