Winter is coming, and in the Pacific Northwest that means the rain. While some dogs love the rain, most of their owners do not. As a result they find their walks and days out shorter, and their pups bored and rambunctious. While there is no alternative for good exercise, we have gathered 5 of our favorite enrichment toys to keep your dog busy, active, and stimulated.
The KONG
The OG of dog toys, the multi purpose Kong can be filled with your dogs favorite treat of peanut butter, yogurt, or other homemade mix. The classic rubber toy helps satisfy dogs' instinctual needs while providing mental stimulation. This treat dispensing puzzle toy helps solve chewing, separation anxiety, teething, boredom, weight management, crate training, digging and barking. The KONG can also be used as a great fetch toy as its unpredictable bounce makes for exciting games of fetch and other interactive play with your pet. This is a fun way for average chewers to get the exercise they need.
Elow Paw Tug Toy
Designed with 360 degree motion, that cleans your dog's teeth, enriches, and makes your dog healthier. It adopts a two-in-one design of suction cup and a bite ball, and the bite ball Varying hardness provides extra satisfaction while dogs chewing. Many dogs suffer from bad breath and periodontitis due to poor oral hygiene, but chew toy can rub off the tartar and make your dog's teeth healthier. A great toy for dogs that are alone at home by relieving anxiety and stress, to make dogs’ life more fulfilling
The Pineapple Chew Toy
The pineapple chew toy is a durable toy for aggressive chewers - This dog chew toy is made from extremely durable bite-resistant natural rubber to withstand even the most aggressive of chewers. While no dog toy is truly indestructible, but this one comes very close.
The unique Pineapple fruit shape is created with hollow seductive pineapple flavor and real texture surface. Great for filling with food and treats this is a great changeup to the standard KONG.
Benebone
Another classic, the durable, long lasting Benebones are tougher than real bones and last for weeks. Flavored with real bacon, made in the USA, and a favorite for aggressive chewers. The Benebone should be a staple in any dog toy chest.
Snuffle Mat
The Snuffle Mat can be used as a slow feeder or as part of standard nose training. The Snuffle Mat can help prevent bloat, challenges your dog, and makes meal time more fun (and longer lasting). The Snuffle Mat can be shrunk into a small storage bag, which makes it great for travel.
Does your dog have a favorite enrichment toy? While not all dogs will like every toy, its important to to experiment with new combinations that help keep your best friend busy and entertained.
