One of the most important aspects of your Pug’s life is playtime. Finding the right toys for Pugs can be challenging, especially, if you’ve never bought a dog toy in your life. Today, we’re going to look at some of the Pugs favorite toys and I’ll even share what some of Mindy’s favorites were.
But first, let’s take a quick look at some things you need to consider before you go shopping. If you’re looking for a playpen for your pet, check these out.
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Finding the Right Play Toys
It’s easy to think that your canine friend can play with any toy you find online or in the pet store. However, you’ll want to make sure your due diligence and make sure you’re keeping your pet safe when shopping for their toys.
When you’re shopping for toys for your children you want to make sure that they are age appropriate. Well, this is the same thing for your furbaby. It’s important to make sure you find the right ones for your pooch to help prevent accidental ingestion.
Features to Look for In A Pug Toy
Life Stage
Like children’s toys, dog toys are grouped by life stage; puppy, adult, and senior. Manufacturers make it easy for pet owners to find the right toys for their dogs. The most common life stage toys are geared towards puppies, especially, the teething stage.
These types of toys are geared towards redirecting their chewing issues, so they don’t chew on your shoes or furniture. Teething toys are designed of material that is soft and cool to help soothe aching gums. Here are some of the best chew toys for Pugs.
You wouldn’t want to purchase these types of toys for your adult dog because they are not designed to withstand adult-size jaws.
Strength and Durability
Toys vary from plush to durable power chewing material like the Kong toys. We never had any trouble with Mindy chewing her toys and destroying them. We did have to find toys that could withstand different elements because she loved taking her toys outside.
One of her favorite toys was the KONG Rubber Ball. We used to take it outside and play with her when she was younger. There were several times when we would forget about it and it would stay outside for several days and it lasted for several years.
Most new pet owners will get Pug plush toys because they are cute and inexpensive. The downside with plush toys is they are easily destroyed and some dogs will even swallow the stuffing.
When shopping for plush toys, make sure they have reinforced seams that will be difficult for your pet to destroy.
Sound
The most common sound that dog toys make is a squeaker. However, you can find some that grunt or crackle, and some even allow owners to record their own voices for playback.
We bought Mindy the JW Bad Cuz Dog Toy, which became annoying quickly. Mindy loved that toy and would lay on her pet bed just squeaking it like crazy. We eventually had to hide her toy from her because we couldn’t stand it anymore.
She looked for it for days and I felt very bad, but it was nice to have peace and quiet again. If you do get your pet a squeaker, make sure you supervise them while playing. Some dogs will try to demolish the toy to get the squeaker, which should NEVER be digested.
Size
Small dog toys can be a hazard for any dog. Balls, puzzle toys and small chew toys can be a choking hazard for Fido. Make sure you check the packaging, the toy’s label will indicate the approximate size and weight of the dog that the toy is suited for.
If you’re still unsure of what size to get them, opt for the larger toy which will be difficult to swallow.
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Best Toys for Pug Puppies
Nothing is more fun than watching your new pup playing with toys and knowing that they wont cause any damage to your furniture. Every pet owner will want to invest in some Nylabone Puppy Dog Teething Chew Toys. It’s a great way to train your puppy what they can chew and what they can’t.
If you leave your puppy at home during the day, you may want to invest in a SmartPetLove Snuggle Puppy Behavioral Aid Toy. Mindy had a plush toy she loved when she was a puppy.
She slept with it and it kept her company while being in her kennel when we weren’t home. She also had a favorite blanket that we put in her kennel that kept her quiet at night and comfortable during the day.
Pug Dog Toys
As your pooch ages, they will need toys that are age appropriate. Mindy’s toy basket was full of toys, b