Choose a toy that matches your dog's interests: chewing, running, squeaking or pulling.
Buy several different types of puppy toys so you can rotate them or replace them when your puppy
destroys them.
Remember that puppies love to chew. If you don't provide a puppy with adequate chew toys,
they'll start chewing furniture and shoes.
Choose at least five toys for your puppy, and rotate them so she doesn't get bored.
Try to choose toys that are large enough that the puppy cannot choke on them, yet small
enough that the puppy can get her mouth around them.
Select toys that are made specifically for dogs, not for children or cats.
Look at the fleece toys available. Puppies like these because they're soft and warm. Be
sure pieces of fleece don't come off.
Know that rope toys are an excellent choice because they're hard for the puppy to ruin
and they act like dental floss on the puppy's teeth.
Choose a ball for your puppy to chase indoors or outdoors. Large balls with a handle for
throwing are easy for you to throw and easy for the puppy to carry.
