Affectionately known as the “land shark” phase, puppies begin teething around 12-16 weeks old and continue teething until they’re around 6 months old. As puppies, they sport 28 very pointy deciduous (baby) teeth, growing in 42 adult teeth over a three month span. Offering a variety of dog-safe chew items, like fresh or frozen fruits & veggies, can help soothe those aching gums, and give your little land shark an appropriate outlet for that very natural need to chew extra-hard during this phase. This list is a great start to offering some puppy-safe food options to help them through.