Speaking of toys, you'll notice that puppies go through them at a breakneck pace, so expect your house to be littered with the remains of fraying ropes, popped balls and soiled teddies. That's just what happens when you give an excited puppy something to chew on or throw around That's just what happens when you give an excited puppy something to chew on and throw around - they go through rubber and cotton like a knife through butter.