Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!
Choosing the perfect gift for family and friends can often be a challenge. Fortunately, ‘fetching’ the perfect holiday treats and toys for your pup can be just as fun as your average game of, well...
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn what colors your dog sees and make playtime more fun for both of you.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn how to teach your dog to crawl. Tricks can be a great way to bond with your pet & keep them busy learning new things!
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Being a sustainable pet parent involves good practices and habits. Learn more about eco-friendly dog products, eco-friendly cat products and other solutions.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Find your pup the best water toys and cooling products for their best summer yet!
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Chewing on toys is a great activity for dogs to help them burn off energy, keep them occupied, and help keep them from chewing on other things in the house that are inappropriate for them to chew on. Dogs have individual preferences for the types of toys they chew on, so it may take a bit of experimenting to find out what Abby likes. Rope toys, soft toys and rubber chew toys are all good options. There are even puzzle toys where you can hide food and that will keep your pup busy trying to get the food out. Avoid any toys that are too hard- you should be able to easily dent the surface with a fingernail, as anything harder than that could lead to fracturing of the teeth. Avoid offering bones, antler, and similar objects for this reason. Always supervise play, and if you notice your dog trying to eat any pieces of the toys, take them away, as the pieces could cause a blockage of the intestines that could lead to the need for surgery to remove it.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It is best if you don't let Toby bite at all, even during play! Even play bites in small dogs with sharp teeth can lead to punctures or bruising on human skin. When you play, always play with a toy, not your hands. That means you also have to refrain from using your hands to tease him, I know it can be hard to resist! If he nips, lightly tap him on the nose, tell him no, then re-direct his attention to a toy that you can play with together, like a squeaky toy or tugging on a rope toy. Stay consistent and eventually he will learn that biting humans is not good; it can take several months of consistency when playing for a young dog to learn. With any toy, make sure that Toby isn't tearing it apart or chewing off pieces that he could swallow!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hi there, I understand why it's important for Zeus to bond with your husband. German shepherds are very intelligent and tend to bond with one "master" above other family members. The best thing to do is encourage your husband to spend as much time one on one with Zeus, teaching him commands like Sit, stay, lay down, roll over, high five etc. And enforcing his potty training as well. It's good to pet him and scratch him and give positive verbal praise, but some dogs dislike big hugs as its not a natural dog behavior. A great book which will help you is called "Decoding your dog " it's sold on Amazon.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
This is completely normal for puppies - they all want to bite and grab, and their tiny puppy teeth are very sharp! You need to have a variety of different toys, and you need to play with him in a way that encourages him to want to grab and bite the toys instead of you :) If you're having trouble with this, I would strongly recommend enrolling him in a good puppy class, or making an appointment with a good reward-based trainer who can help show you how to do this in person. You can search for a qualified trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Hello! I personally love the Greenies brand dental chews for my dogs! You can also smear some dog toothpaste on their other toys, like a nylabone for example, to make a fun teeth brushing treat for him. :) I hope this is helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025