Y’all know that I a-dore my kids, and I’ve gone to great lengths to make my home a place fit for hands as well as paws- but there is no way I’m gonna clutter things up with hideous plastic chew toys.

Now, don’t go feelin’ bad for Floyd and Beans – they certainly don’t go without. There are so many better options out there, from handmade stuffed animals to simple knotted rope toys (of which there are at several in every room my house, by the way, since Beans needs one within inches of her at all times).

So, give them something to chew, tug on, cuddle with, but make it nice to look at too! Floyd is old and cranky and only cares about cookies and sleeping, so here are Beans top picks…

Wool Bird Dog Toy, $17

Louie the Lobster, $14-16

PETCO Naturals Bone with Rope, $5.97

PETCO White Rope Dog Toys, $3.17-9.57