There are an overwhelming amount of toys on the market. It can be hard to know which one to purchase and what not to bother spending your hard earned cash on! Thinking about what your dog is bred to do is a good start when looking for toys.

Enrichment and puzzle feeders

Kong wobblers can be a great toys: they are mentally stimulating and fun for a dog. They also help them with problem solving activities! You fill them with kibble and your dog knocks the food out. You can purchase small and large ones depending on the size of your dog.

Nina Ottoson also has some great toys that you can easily clean and keep your dog occupied with. It can help slow down their feeding too.

Pens and crates

A crate (if introduced carefully) is a great tool. It helps prepare your dog for potential trips to the vet and can be a safe space that they can go to rest and not be disturbed and bothered. Sleep is imperative for dogs to ensure that they rest well, form new memories and avoid stress.

Dog doesn’t like the crate?

A pen can be a tool for your dog to relax in and play or enjoy a kong.

Outdoor toys

Like soggy leads – soggy toys can also be annoying and whiffy! Chuck it balls are waterproof and also have holes inside which means your dog may still be able to breath if they chocked on a ball. Obviously getting the right size for your dog is imperative. Also bright orange balls are less likely to get loss than green ones among the hedges.

Ball launcher and balls

Excess ball throwing can be painful on a dogs joints and neck.

Dog training toys

Flirt poles can be a really fun toy for a dog. It can help engage them and teach the that the magic is around you so they don’t shoot off into the distance.

Tug-e-nuff toys are also very durable and entice your dog to play. If you sign up to our newsletter there are discounts on these toys.