The Best Toys for Boxer Puppies & Dogs

When choosing the best toys for your Boxer, look at them as tools. As their purpose should be to meet whatever needs your Boxer currently has and for those that will undoubtedly develop. 

When you have a handful of some great, effective toys (far better than to have a pile of useless ones), you'll find that this can benefit your Boxer in ways that you may have not even considered. 

So, if you're feeling frustrated that nothing is helping your Boxer with his chewing urges, he prefers your shoes to his toys, or if he's bored as heck when you're not around, we'll cover the different types of toys that are needed and offer recommendations for our favorite ones. 

Tip: Before expecting your Boxer puppy to focus on his teething toys, first puppy-proof the house to find new homes for all non-toy objects that he may possibly mouth. Wrap cords with cord-concealer, move shoes, remotes, bags, etc. to high areas. 

Also, don't expect a pup that has free reign of the house to resist chewing things that he can access. Keeping a teething pup tethered to you or in a gated off area when you can't keep an eye on him will limit the chances of destruction. 

Qualities of the best teething toys - They don't need to be fancy, but they must 1) be tough 2) have the right consistency for a pup's jaws and 3) have an element that offers relief. This can be textures that feel good on gums or parts of the toy that are flexible enough to be worked into areas where the Boxer pup is feeling the discomfort at any one given time. 

Puppy Kongs are always excellent, as are teething stick toys and braided ropes (great textures for the gums). 

Does your Boxer seem really bored of his toys? Or does he seem like the type of dog that just can't be bothered? Do you wish that he'd find some way of keeping himself occupied? What about when he's home alone, wouldn't it be nice if he was somewhat occupied?

Well, all of the above can be related to a Boxer needing toys that call out to him. Literally. Toys that speak, make crazy noises or move in reaction to a dog's touch are fantastic to keep a puppy or dog entertained. There's some great options for these kinds of toys, and many are properly sized for a Boxer. 

Of course you know that your Boxer can never get enough time with you, and meeting his exercise requirements is crucial for good health. So, why not cover both of these by playing fetch with some really cool kick, throw and launch toys? 

When you're playing fetch with your Boxer, remember that your level of enthusiasm plays a huge role in how hyped up he'll be to both chase after the toy and bring it back to you. So, if you act amped up, he'll follow suit. A 20-minute session per day will be great for reaching cardio goals and to release pent-up energy that could otherwise be directed elsewhere.

And remember that cliche saying of 'a body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest stays at rest' really applies well to the Boxer breed, a dog that would be just fine lazying on the sofa with you when he really ought to be moving around. 

One or two quality treat release toys should be part of your Boxer's toy collection. These are perfect for when a Boxer is home alone; the right one can keep a dog occupied for quite a while as they try to work the treats out. You can fill up one of these and leave it in place of a meal.

And these are also great even if you're home but want to give your Boxer something to keep him busy. Adding a bit of peanut butter to kibble or small biscuits is the way to go since this both has a strong scent to encourage play and helps make the game of getting to it more challenging. Just be sure to have a bottle brush so that you can clean the toy in between uses. 

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