Puppy games

Why does a puppy need games?

• Games are a healthy emotional background

They give a huge amount of positive emotions and make the puppy really happy, help to form a healthy psychological background.

• Games are an effective way to brighten up loneliness

Many puppies experience severe stress during the absence of the owner, and it has a bad effect on both health and behavior. Special toys for independent play will turn the owner’s waiting time into an interesting and entertaining process. Especially if they are toys that can be filled with treats. Attracted by the aroma of his favorite delicacy, the puppy will happily spend at least the whole day playing, and there will be no place for boredom and anxiety in his life.

• Games are a great way to keep fit

Movement contributes to the correct and harmonious development of the skeleton and muscles, maintains the overall tone of the body, and improves immunity. And this is so necessary for a young dog.

• Games are a real salvation during the change of teeth

More precisely, special dental toys for puppies become salvation. They are made from a soft but very durable material that is gentle on your dog’s teeth and helps reduce gum pain. Fascinated by chewing and playing, the puppy will forget about the discomfort and will not have time to notice how real adult teeth will replace the tiny incisors of children.

• Games are a healthy jaw and mouth

Many toys provide prevention of diseases of the oral cavity, in particular, eliminate plaque. Chewing contributes to the proper development and strengthening of the jaw. The main thing is to choose the right toy.

• Games are intellectual development

There are a huge number of games that can keep a puppy busy, and a huge number of toys that can help with this. Especially for dogs, various puzzle toys have been invented that develop ingenuity and teach them to search for new solutions! You have every chance to raise a dog genius!

• Games are a reliable way to protect furniture and belongings

Chewing and nibbling is a natural behavior for a dog. The puppy will always find something to chew on. It is in your best interest to provide him with toys as raw materials, not your own shoes or chair legs. Purchase several suitable toys for your pet and rotate them regularly to maintain interest. Then your things will be safe!

• Games are mutual understanding between dog and owner

During joint games, the owner and the puppy get to know each other better, learn to read the reaction, recognize the signals, and trust. You turn into a real team that can do everything. And you also laugh together, because wagging your tail can be considered a smile!

How to play with a puppy?

• Don’t turn games into exhausting workouts

Games are always joy and happiness. And not a difficult test, during which they will also be punished several times. Even if you work out commands during the game, you can’t put pressure on the dog and demand high results from it. Separate time is allocated for training.

• Choose the right games

You can play fetch and tug, catch up, go over obstacles together and master dance routines. The main thing is that the game is suitable for the age, temperament and individual characteristics of the pet. Always focus on the puppy and do not demand the impossible from him. It is important to choose the right toys so that there is no additional load on the baby’s jaw.

Please note that during the period of changing teeth with a puppy, it is not recommended to play tug of war. This can adversely affect the dog’s bite.

• Monitor your puppy

Active games are great, but the puppy should not be allowed to overwork. Excessive load will not benefit a fragile body.

• Keep it safe

Choose only special toys for dogs that are suitable for the individual characteristics of your pet. When playing outside, make sure the territory is safe: there are no debris or snags on it that the dog can get hurt on. Choose places away from roads.

• Always be a friend

Any dog, and even more so a puppy, the approval of the owner is important. Always support the puppy, praise, treat him with a treat. In general, give him your love. After all, what could be more important?