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Your active pet is no match for the automatic laser pointer.
Promising review: "The cats have started asking me to turn this thing on. Several times a day. They meow at me if I don't comply. This has given them hours upon hours of entertainment and exercise... so I am quite pleased with the purchase." —Andrea Rome
Price: $18.95+ (available in three styles)
Promising review: "This is awesome! My border collie’s level of intelligence is a part-time job for me. He requires engagement and he figures out everything fast. This puzzle took him a good hour and a half to figure out the first time and every time after that, he sits with this for about an hour." —Courtney Oldham
Price: $9.99+ (available in four levels)
Promising review: "This toy is SO WORTH EVERY PENNY. If you have a dog that loves to chase - BUY BUY BUY!!!! I have a 1-1/2-year-old pitbull (Fudge) who drives me crazy with all his excess energy. It helps me teach Fudge impulse control. Chasing the toy burns off a lot of energy. The toy really looks like an animal that Fudge is desperate to get his chompers on." —Rebecca Bosley
Price: $16.99
Promising review: "My cats LOVE this! They love to chase balls but the joy in this is it runs and hides on the other side and not under and into the fridges dark place of no return. Also when one cat really gets into it, the whole thing moves around our wood floor adding a bit more fun to chase. Our older less playful cat even enjoys it." —Jess
Price: $11.95
Promising review: "Can't say enough about Snuffle Mats — slowed down my dog's eating. Tires him out. Seriously, brain activities can make a dog tired too. Look it up. Have used with multiple foster dogs with no issues." —Brian Shops Online
Price: $17.79
Promising review: "She would play with it all day if she could, but we put it away when we need to work or sleep. We own quite a few toys, and I am always experimenting with new ones, but this one tops them all. The toy proves that B.F. Skinner's intermittent reinforcement operational condition works. Its unpredictability of effort vs. rewards keeps the animal hooked." —Wings of the Dove
Price: $14.99+ (available in two sizes)
Promising review: "This toy is amazing! Very durable and the battery lasts for hours. Super easy to charge as well. Just unscrew and plug into a USB hub. Both of our kitties are obsessed with it and it’s really nice to keep them occupied especially at night when they are feeling wild. We have hardwood floors throughout our apartment and thankfully the toy isn’t loud moving around. " —Morgan Newton
Price: $20.99 (available in two colors)
Promising review: "Oh my! BEST TOY EVER! It talks every time they touch it, sounds like Alvin the chipmunk. It rolls well on the carpet, but when he gets it spinning around the hardwood floor...HILARIOUS!! As a professional trainer and behaviorist, I can say that interactive toys are vital to keeping dogs out of trouble." —Mind Wanderer
Price: $7.99+ (available in three sizes)
Promising review: "As soon as I showed my dog the toy he went crazy. I hide the squirrels in the trunk and he loves shoving his snout in the opening and pulling the squirrels out. Maybe he feels like he's hunting, or perhaps it makes him feel like an apex predator, but he loves it, LOL. The squirrels are just the right size and fit perfectly into his mouth. He has enjoyed countless hours with this toy." —Escar
Price: $29.99 (available in four sizes)
Promising review: "I bought this for our 9-week-old MinPin/Chihuahua. She adores it. She jumps on top, hides inside, spends tons of playtime here. It's a perfect compact size for small spaces and small pets." —Lauren Whitney
Price: $9.99 (available in four colors)
Promising review: "My kitty LOVES this toy. He never seems to get bored with it. When you turn it on you can choose from two speeds. The furry 'critter' will make complete circles, half-circles, small movements then will pause and change direction from time to time as well as light up. Sometimes he attacks it, sometimes he sits and watches it. " —Lily
Price: $27.99
Promising review: "My pup loves this tug-of-war rope. It is such a great toy to burn off energy for an active pup. It is worth the money." —Kindle customer
Price: $28.99
Promising review: "I have a young Golden Retriever who would retrieve balls and Frisbees all day long if my arm could take it. Bought the 26 m Chuck-it and love it! I can throw the ball a lot farther and for more throws, so he gets more exercise. Love that I no longer need to bend over to pick up the ball or have to touch a slimy, sandy, filthy ball! It's quite intuitive to use and within about three throws you'll have it down perfectly. You can also use regular tennis balls with it." —J. Essie
Price: $12.99
Promising review: "My son's kitten is VERY active. If you don't have things around the house to keep her entertained, you become her toy. This is a great little toy for her. Keeps her entertained for long periods of time. Easy to use. She's picky about toys and she really likes this one. Definitely a great way to entertain your cat or kitten." —Phoenix
Price: $39.99
Promising review: "The Laroo dog fitness ring is a great toy to use for playing in the pool it provides hours of fun and keeps my pups active." —MrsChavez728
Price: $10.99 (available in four colors)
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