This holiday season, Your Dog’s Best Friend brings you our top picks!
Pet parents are always seeking novel ways to keep their dogs happy, healthy, and entertained, and dog puzzle toys are a great way to help achieve that. Mental exercise keeps your dog’s brain occupied, helping to tire the brain out. Combined with a solid exercise plan, enrichment toys are an integral tool for helping your dog achieve a more balanced state of mind.
These contraptions challenge your dog both mentally and physically, enhancing their problem-solving skills, satisfying their natural instincts, and alleviating boredom.
Vivifying Snuffle Mat
Hannah says: This is great for hunting dogs or ones that LOVE to smell everything. Bonus feature throw it in the washing machine!
Snuggle mats are an enrichment training feeding mat. This dog digging toy simulates an environment for your dog to forage ‘naturally’, effectively slowing down eating and preventing digestive problems. This can also reduce anxiety, releasing pent up energy.
Customers find the mat both entertaining and stimulating. They describe it as easy to clean, and perfect for food-motivated puppies. They mention it makes eating take longer and doubles as a slow feeder.
West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Toy Puzzle
Hannah says: Put your dogs’ wet food in something silicone like this and then put it in the freezer for longer enrichment time.
This toy is great for pups who love to gnaw and chew in the home. This will safeguard your furniture by giving them something else to chew on, occupying your dog for long lengths of time.
Customers like the durability, entertainment value, and ease of cleaning. They mention it's a versatile, engaging toy that keeps their pups entertained and active for 30+ minutes. Customers also say it works well for both dry and wet food.
Barkwhiz 3 Level Dog Puzzle
Ayla says: This is a great toy. I’ve watched super smart dogs engage with this puzzle. It keeps them entertained when you don’t have the energy. It’s sturdy and dishwasher safe which is always a plus!
This puzzle is designed to be both fun and difficult with unique ways to play. It can enhance your dog's IQ and trains sense of smell.
Customers find the puzzle entertaining and challenging for dogs. They say it's easy to set up with treats and is dishwasher-safe. Customers also mention it's a good value for the money and recommend using kibble, pellet treats, or dried cranberry. Reviewers note that this is not a beginner puzzle.
We know how important stimulation is for your pup. These options can be extremely helpful when the weather gets cold and the days short. While the sales are happening, we will make our recommendations. Keep an eye out for more “Best of” articles this holiday season!
