Chew Toys for Puppies: A Molar Toy for Teething Time
Picture this: Bruno, a Labrador puppy with a talent for finding the one shoe Alex actually liked, went through a stretch where nothing in the apartment was off limits. Table legs, cushion corners and rug edges were all fair game.
Part of my guide to dog toys for aggressive chewers. See also: dog chew toys in Vancouver and BC.
When Teething Turns Your Home Into a Target
Puppies chew while they are teething, and whatever is nearby is what gets chewed. It can turn a normal stage into a long few months for everyone in the house.
Choosing a Chew Toy for a Puppy
A chew toy for a puppy needs a shape they can work at and a size that suits them. The Molar Chew & Dental Toy for Dogs is molar shaped, with textured grooves and a place to fill with kibble, peanut butter or treats. It is listed for small and medium dogs and measures 15 x 5.4 x 5 cm.
What Changed for Alex and Bruno
Within a couple of weeks of keeping the Molar toy within easy reach, Alex noticed the shoe incidents had all but stopped. Bruno had a better place to put that chewing energy, and redirecting him became easier once he had a toy he preferred.
| Without a chew routine | With a chew toy routine |
|---|---|
| Furniture and shoes get chewed | Chewing goes to the toy |
| Hard to redirect | A preferred toy to offer |
| Everyone is frustrated | A calmer, easier day |
Building a Puppy Chew Routine
Offer the toy after a walk, fill it with a little peanut butter and rotate it with a second toy. Pair it with a puzzle toy for mental play and a slow feeder at mealtime; the slow feeder dog bowls and dog enrichment guide have ideas. Read my guide to chew toys for calm, focused play for a calm chew routine, and see my guide to dog toys for aggressive chewers for bigger dogs.
A Few Puppy Chew Toy Tips
Offer the toy after a walk or a play session, when your puppy is ready to settle. Fill it with a little peanut butter, rinse it afterwards and rotate it with a second toy so it stays interesting.
Which chew toy suits a puppy? The Molar Chew Toy is listed for small and medium dogs, so it suits many puppies. Check the size for your breed.
What can I fill it with? Kibble, peanut butter or treats.
How many chew toys does a puppy need? Many owners keep two or three to rotate.
A teething puppy needs a better place to chew. Browse the Dogs Chew Toys collection to find one.
Related chew toy guides
- Dog toys for aggressive chewers
- Chew toys for calm, focused play
- Dog chew toys in Vancouver and BC
- Slow feeder dog bowls
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Willow loves eating out of this leaf feeder! The construction is very good quality and feels solid/ not like it’s going to break. She is a picky eater and doesn’t normally eat full meals but will eat full meals out of this! Love the grippy bottom so it doesn’t slip. Nothing to complain about :)
Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
