Vet-informed picks for new puppy parents — independently tested, reader-supported
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Toys & Enrichment for puppies

Honest, vet-informed picks and how-tos for toys & enrichment — newest first.

A golden retriever puppy chewing a blue rubber teething toy on a living room rugToys & Enrichment6 picks

The Best Puppy Teething Toys

A teething toy only has to do three things: give under a fingernail, stay too big to swallow, and be more appealing than your hand. Here's how to choose one by tooth stage, the six we'd buy, and the chews veterinary dentists tell you to skip.

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James Martin· · 11 min
A young puppy playing with chew and plush toys on the floorToys & Enrichment7 picks

Must-Have Toys for a New Puppy

The right toys do more than entertain a puppy — they soothe sore gums, burn off mental energy, and offer comfort. Here's how to choose safely, plus the seven toys we'd put in a new-puppy kit.

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James Martin· · 4 min