Best Toys to Keep Your Dog Entertained

For many dogs, the best toy for staying entertained is one that turns play into an activity, rather than one they can only carry or chew; a snuffle toy can be a good choice if your dog enjoys using their nose to find food. Our Interactive Plush Dog Snuffle Toy Set play guide is a starting point if you’re considering that style of play.

Check the listed dimensions for choose a toy that gives your dog something to do against the available vehicle space before use.

If your dog loses interest in a toy quickly but perks up when treats come out, try a food-search activity; if they mainly want to tug with you or settle down to chew, choose a toy designed for that kind of play instead. The right choice also depends on how your dog handles toys: a dog that tears and swallows fabric needs a different option from one that gently noses through plush material.

When you introduce a snuffle toy, place a few pieces of your dog’s usual food where they’re easy to find, stay nearby, and let your dog work them out without rushing to help. Once your dog understands the game, you can make the search a little more challenging, while counting any food or treats you use as part of their daily intake.

Even a favorite toy may become less interesting when it is available all day, so we suggest rotating a few activities and bringing a search toy out for a short session when your dog is ready to engage. Our team would pair toy time with walks, training, and time with you, rather than expecting one toy to provide all of your dog’s exercise and enrichment.

Check the listed dimensions for keep play varied against the available vehicle space before use.

Supervise play until you know how your dog uses a toy, and put it away if they start pulling off pieces or trying to swallow material; no fabric toy is a good match for unsupervised play with a dog that destroys and eats fabric. Remove loose food after a session, clean the toy according to its care instructions, and replace it if wear creates parts your dog could ingest.