New Puppy Toys

Absolutely! At 8 weeks old, puppies use their mouths to chew on everything. Puppy-safe toys provide new texture experiences and help prevent them from chewing on things they shouldn't. It is important to have a variety of puppy toys to help develop cognitive skills.

Show your puppy how the new toy is meant to be played with. If it is a puzzle toy, encourage them to solve it and offer help if needed. Giving hints and solving the puzzle together can strengthen your bond and create a positive, fun experience.

While breeds like Labradors and Pitbulls are well-known for their chewing habits, we’ve discovered some lesser-known breeds that are also avid chewers through our experience with thousands of new pups in our monthly subscription box:

1. Cavapoo: Generally, any breed mixed with Cavalier and Poodle tend to be very determined chewers with sharp, pointy teeth.
2. Jack Russel: This smaller breed can also add significantly to your toy budget with their strong chewing tendencies.
3. Cane Corso: These large, muscular dogs can crush most rubber treat dispenser toys and generally require more solid, hard nylon chews.

Soft rubber toys are generally the best suited puppy toys to start out with, like this Pup-Treads Rubber Tire. Cuddle plush toys and interactive puzzles are also a must have for any new puppy.

Puzzle toys like frozen treat dispensers with peanut butter filling are the best way to keep a puppy busy. Don't worry, if peanut butter is not your go-to, there are plenty of safe recipe ideas to use as a filling snack for your puppy.