After eating and sleeping, puppy play comes high in a puppy’s priorities; indeed, this is essential for his development. He will amuse himself for ages with an assortment of toys and, of course, his human playmates.
Toys must be suitable for puppies, and you should replace them if they become dangerously damaged, so that the pup doesn’t swallow torn-off pieces that may cause serious digestive disturbances or blockages.
How Much Playtime Should a Puppy Have?
Most dog trainers, vets and other experts say that dogs need a minimum of one hour of exercise per day. Your young puppy will more than likely want more than that as puppies have more energy and need more interaction to keep them focused and entertained. Giving your puppy different things to experience is helpful to his growth and energy level as well. Puppies have a very short attention span so going for a small walk on the same sidewalk at the same time every day is eventually going to be boring for him. Take him different places, allow him to see and investigate different smells, people and animals. All of this will help with his socialization as he grows as well.
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The more games you play with your puppy, the more he will consider you to be the most interesting thing in the world. The more he wants to be with you and please you, the easier he will be to control. Such dogs are much more fun to have around and are more sociable.