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1. A giggle ball because a bored dog is no laughing matter. This will make silly sounds that'll keep your four-legged friend rolling around and playing for a long time. And it has over 47,000 5-star ratings!
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Promising reviews: "Just enough giggles to keep my puppy entertained but not overly noisy so it doesn't drive us crazy." —The Hope's
"This toy keeps my boxer entertained for hours! It's the perfect toy I've been looking for, plus he hasn't been able to get his mouth around it enough to chew on it." —Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $14.88+ (available in three versions).
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2. Or a rechargeable self-moving ball that will roll on its own so you won't have to throw a ball back and forth. And it has three modes so you can choose the right setting for your pup.
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Promising review: "I have two Frenchies, and I got them each a ball, and they won't play with two at a time, they wanna play with one together, which is fine with me. You get about two hours per charge, and it tires them out and keeps them entertained. My pups become obsessed with this ball, I literally have to take it away for them to leave it alone. Worth every penny, and the quality is on point, durable, and replacement skins are only $12!!! I would highly recommend this product to any dog owner." —Sean L.
Get it from Cheerble for $39.99+ (available in four colors or with a tougher exterior).
3. A puzzle feeder because it will make meal time wayyy more fun and entertaining. Your dog will have to learn how to spin and slide various parts to get to their food or treats.
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Promising reviews: "Dog loves this. Didn’t take long to master the toy but it still provides entertainment." —MJF
"A great puzzle piece that will test and tire your pet out. We were looking for a toy to entertain, stimulate, and tire our dog out and this one did the job." —Frederic S
Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in four versions).
4. A stimulating activity mat to prevent your curious dog from getting bored. All you have to do is hide some treats in this mat (or kibble), and they'll sniff around trying to find them.
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Promising review: "I saw similar items all over TikTok and decided to try it out for my pup! He loved it and it kept him occupied for about 15–20 minutes (I didn’t put very many treats in it) It was pretty funny watching him sniff all the treats out. It’s a great way to keep them from being bored inside! The quality is great so far! I have yet to machine-wash it but I think it will be fine." —Haley
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
5. A Furbo camera so you can monitor your pup when you're running errands or at work. It'll even alert you when they're barking. Okay, so it's not technically a toy, but not only will you be able to monitor and speak to your dog, you can also toss them a treat when you're away!
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Promising review: "I was always concerned leaving my puppy home alone because he will cry a lot. When I got the Furbo, things got much better! Furbo sent me notifications to my phone when he was crying, so I would log on and talk to him right away. This changed everything!! My puppy knows I'm always there, so his separation anxiety is getting better. He cries less, and I feel much more relieved." —Susan
Get it from Amazon for $188.
6. An interactive treat-dispensing toy because reviewers say it's durable, it keeps their dog occupied for a long time, and it's easy to clean. Your furry BFF will feel like they struck gold because this fun toy is entertaining and can be filled with their fave treats. And, it's infused with mint oil to keep their breath fresh!
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Promising review: "I NEVER write reviews. But I have a boxer/pit that has soo much energy and living in an apartment I look for ways to entertain him. This toy has CHANGED THE GAME. For starters the mere sight of this toy gets my dog excited. This will keep him entertained for 3+ hours! He absolutely loves it, and it is great for tough chewers!" —Cassidy Coggins
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 designs).
7. A crate training toy to help your fur-baby deal with separation anxiety while you're away and they're in their crate. It attaches to the crate's walls and you can just smear is with peanut butter, so your pup will be busy licking and chewing a yummy treat instead of being stressed out.
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Promising review: "Our puppy loves this! We used it to lure her into her crate and be comfortable spending time in there. The licking is self-soothing, and it is great having something cold for her sore mouth while she is teething. She hasn’t been biting or chewing on it, but having something cold has stopped her from chewing up other items! We are also in a humid climate where the average temperatures have been in the high 90s and low 100s so having something cold to cool her off really helps. We purchased other similar items (like lick mats) but they have not worked nearly as well, and they don’t have a cover! The cover is key to being able to freeze this and keep it clean between uses." —LadyTodd
8. A foldable dog pool so your spoiled pup will be able to cool off during hot summer days in a luxurious pool. And, it's a great way to convince your dog to take a bath. Reviewers say it's super easy to assemble, so your BFF will be splashing around in no time.
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Promising review: "It's a dog's life! Our dog LOVES her pool and I'm so glad I bought it in the XXL, as she's a big girl and likes to roll around in the pool. It's very sturdy even if we overfill the pool and the easy drain plug makes it so much easier to drain the pool after a long hot day. I would recommend this to all my dog friends." —Lisa Pimpare
Get it from Amazon for $37.95+ (available in six sizes).
9. A wooden slow feeder toy because it'll make mealtime more entertaining and enriching. It's designed to encourage the mental stimulation that dog's get from hunting or working for their food. So, your furry friend won't feel bored or inhale their food too quickly. They'll have to flip the attached bottles over to slowly dispense treats.
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Promising review: "What I love about this "toy" is that it makes the pup work for her food. Dogs in the wild don't eat on a schedule when someone fills their dish. Instead, they have to work for food and that's what this feeder toy provides. It took my pup about 3–4 weeks to finally figure it out. She's short but once she figured out how to use her weight to flip the cups, she hasn't stopped! I only feed her a little bit in the morning now and she uses the feeder toy when she's hungry. She's learned to move it around to get food that may have fallen under it, she tries a different bottle when one doesn't spill the kibble and she seems to enjoy the challenge. Plus, it keeps this lively and feisty pup busy! It's a little pricey, but it's sturdy and will last a long time. I'm glad we took someone's advice and added it to her puzzle toys!!!" —Jan Ross
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in three sizes).
10. Or a dog activity box for pups who have figured out other treat-dispensing puzzles wayyy too quickly. This is more challenging and recommended for experienced doggies who are used to similar toys. Your dog will have to lift and flip open lids or pull levers to release treats.
11. Tearribles — interactive plush toys that your dog can pull apart and play with again and again. Your dog won't have to whine when they destroy their new stuffy, because you won't have to toss it — just reattach it!
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Tearribles is a small biz that was started by a dog owner who needed a toy that her dog could destroy over and over again to help with their need to shred things.
Promising review: "I was a little worried about spending so much on a dog toy, but this Tearrible is worth every penny. My Charlotte loved him from the start, and once she ripped off one arm. she couldn't get enough. The first day, she played for over an hour and I put the Tearrible on the dresser to get her to settle down. When Charlotte got up the next morning, the first thing she did was go over to the dresser to try and get him down. She has start ripping out some of the Velcro inside the ears, but they still stay in a little bit when I put him back together." —Alyssa S.
Get it from Tearribles for $14.99+ (available in three sizes, with or without a squeaker, and various styles/colors).
12. A rosé-themed toy, because it uses a plastic bottle to create crunching sounds while your pup gnaws on it. You'll be able to reuse all your empty water bottles to entertain your pup so that anytime can be ~happy hour~.
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There's an opening at the bottom where you can insert an empty plastic water bottle. Most standard water bottles will fit in.
Promising review: "We visited friends that had one of these for their dogs and our little girl loved it. We had to order one for her. She carries it everywhere. It seems very durable and safe for her. She is just a 20-lb dog so not sure how it would be for a larger dog. Would definitely buy again!" —Shoo Shoo
Get it from Amazon for $9.89 (available in 19 styles).
13. A durable squeaky hamburger toy that is perfect if you have an aggressive chewer and you'd like a toy to last more than a few minutes. Is that asking too much? Not anymore!
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Promising review: "I have a Boston Terrier and his one mission in life is to destroy every chew toy we have ever bought him. This is the one chew toy that will last. We are on our second one; the first one is still complete, just very well worn and kept outside now. This is the only chew toy I would ever recommend to last!" —Weekend Warrior
Get it from Amazon for $26.49.
14. Or a silent squeaker toy if you need some peace and quiet but your pup loves toys that squeak. This toy makes sounds only dogs can hear, so your fur baby can play as long as they want without you getting frustrated and feeling the need to hide it.
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Promising review: "Bought one for my puppy and also one as a gift for parents of a newborn whose dog likes squeaky toys. The toy keeps the dog entertained with the silent squeak while keeping all of us sane. So far it’s been durable so I highly recommend!" —Caitie B
Get it from Amazon for $13.80+ (available in two sizes and six styles).
15. A rubber barbell-shaped toy, because reviewers say it's the best toy ever and it lasts a really long time. Your little nibbler will be able to gnaw on this to their heart's content.
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Promising review: "Best toy ever! I can’t tell you how much money we spent on toys that were supposedly “tough” only to have our dog gnaw through them all. Not this one! Company claim of being indestructible is correct! Well worth the price." —Jill E.
Get the XL version from Amazon for $28.68 (also available in medium).
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