Sometimes puppies will backslide a little on their training and housebreaking during this period, and that’s to be expected.”Ĭhew toys are the first line of defense when it comes to teething puppies gnawing on everything in sight, according to Newman, Grossman, and Klein, all of whom say “bully sticks” are the ultimate chew toy. They told us about their favorite items for teething puppies, but Redman stresses that the one thing more important than any product is patience: “Realize that it’s just a stage and they go through it fairly quickly. “The best thing is to have lots of things that are appropriate for them to chew on and keep them busy,” says Redman.īut what, exactly, are the best treats and toys for teething puppies? To find out, we spoke to four people who know a lot about dogs: Redman, Annie Grossman of School For The Dogs training center, Anthony Newman of Calm Energy Dog Training, and Randy Klein of Whiskers Holistic Pet Care. “That’s a lot of activity, and it makes them want to chew on everything.” It’s important to be especially mindful during this time because naturally curious puppies are still learning what they can and cannot eat, which can get them into trouble. “Most adult dogs have 42 teeth, and they all come in within those two months,” says Redman. When a puppy is “teething,” its baby teeth are falling out and its adult teeth are coming in, and this all happens within a roughly two-month period between 4 and 6 months of age.
“Baby teeth usually come in long before we meet our pet dogs,” explains veterinary dentist MJ Redman, DVM, DAVDC. Unlike human babies, dogs get their “baby teeth” early on, sometimes within weeks of being born. Anyone who has raised a puppy knows that the teething period is intense.