Best Puppy Toys Australia: Teething to Training
A new puppy explores the world with its mouth, which is why the right toys matter so much in those first months. Good puppy toys soothe sore teething gums, redirect sharp little teeth away from your furniture and fingers, burn off boundless energy, and double as training rewards. The wrong ones, or none at all, and your shoes, table legs and skirting boards become the chew toy of choice.
We have been helping Australian dog owners since 2018, and choosing for a puppy is its own art. Below are the best puppy toys available in Australia for 2026, matched to each stage from teething to training.
What to look for in a puppy toy
Puppies need toys that are softer than an adult dog's, sized so they cannot be swallowed, and free of small parts that can be chewed off. Teething pups, usually between three and six months, crave something soothing to gnaw, while older puppies need outlets for energy and toys that double as training aids. Above all, supervise play and replace anything that starts to come apart, since puppies are determined and indiscriminate chewers.
Toys for each stage
- Teething (3 to 6 months):soft, soothing chews that feel good on inflamed gums.
- Chewing and energy (6 to 12 months):tougher chew toys and fetch toys for a stronger jaw and more stamina.
- Training (any age): small, rewarding toys for recall, tug and reward-based games.
- Calming and enrichment:lick mats and gentle puzzles to settle an overtired pup.
How to choose and use puppy toys safely
- Size up for safety:a toy should be too big to swallow but light enough for little jaws.
- Choose softer materials:puppy-formula rubber and soft plush are kinder on developing teeth than hard adult chews.
- Supervise and inspect:watch new play and bin any toy that loses parts or splits.
- Redirect, don't punish:when your puppy chews the wrong thing, calmly swap in an approved toy.
- Rotate to keep interest:a few toys at a time, swapped regularly, beats a whole basket left out.
Browse the full dog toys collection for more, and rotate a few options so your growing puppy stays interested.
