Dog Chew & Squeaky Toys

How do you choose chew toys for dogs?

Chew toys for dogs work best when they match your dog's size, age and style of play. Chewing is a normal way for dogs to explore and burn off energy, so a good toy gives them something better to bite than your shoes. We carry squeaky plush animals, rope knot toys and antler shaped chew toys for dogs of different sizes.

Squeaky, rope or hard chew: what suits your dog

• Squeaky plush toys suit dogs who love to carry, shake and play fetch. Pick one sized so it cannot fit entirely in the mouth.
• Rope knot toys suit tug games and gentle chewing. Throw them away once they start to fray.
• Hard antler shaped chew toys suit dogs who like a long, slow chew. Heavy chewers should be watched closely.
• Puppies often prefer something softer while they explore, so start with plush or rope and see what they like.

Puppy chew toys help redirect biting, and many puppies chew more during the months they lose baby teeth. Offer two or three different textures and swap them out daily. If your puppy seems sore or a tooth looks wrong, ask your vet. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice.

Safe play and cleaning

Always supervise play with a new toy, and pick it up if your dog tears off pieces or removes the squeaker. No toy lasts forever with a determined chewer, so replace anything that shows wear. Wash plush toys by hand in mild soap and air dry them. Wipe hard toys with a damp cloth. Keep toys for different dogs apart if they tend to guard them.