Importance of Dog Toys
Every dog loves playing with toys. For dogs and other pets, toys are not a luxury but a necessity. Toys are very important for dogs well being, they help fight boredom when the dog is home alone and also provide comfort when your dog is feeling nervous. Dog toys should be chosen according to the dogs age, size, activity level and style of play.
Toys have a lot of benefits on dogs health like
- Toys provide mental stimulation for dogs.
- They help build independence
- It helps there learning, developing new skills & promotes their natural behaviour such as foraging, exploring and playing.
- Toys help your dog relax and keeps their stress at bay.
- They are a fantastic way to prevent disasters and problems such as excessive barking and inappropriate chewing.
- Most importantly toys help build a positive relationship between you and your dog.
Finding the right interactive toy for your dog can be a challenging task, so we have searched for 6 of the best toys that you must get for your dog.
1. Petsafe Treat Dispensing Chew Toy
Price: £5.39
Rating: 4.3/5
This interactive chew toy by PetSafe is a great product for puppies and small dogs. It is available in 4 sizes- X small, Small, Medium & Large. It is a very interactive dog toy that dispenses treats and bounces around unpredictably which keeps your dog moving and occupied. The treat dispensing is a great feature to have in this toy as it poses a challenge for the dog. You can trim the treat metre to adjust the difficulty level and catch your kibble size. The squirrel dude allows multiple and variety of treat options to fill it with kibble or spreadable treats for longer lasting fun for your dog. It is BPA free and is very durable. This chew toy stands up to heavy chewers and helps in cleaning their teeth. It is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The best part of this chew toy is that it slows down eating by encouraging playtime, reducing separation anxiety by keeping your dog busy.
2. Rosewood Comfort Toy
Price: £3.59
Rating: 4.2/5
Rosewood Comfort dog toy is a cute and cuddly plush toy made of soft and durable noodle effect fabric. It is perfect for indoor snuggles for your dog. The toy has an added squeaker that helps entice active play. The squeaker activates you’re dog’s predatory instincts and provides appropriate outlet of the behaviour. It is ideal for puppies and small dog breeds. It is a great comfort toy that your dog can cuddle with, which helps them relax in times of anxiety.
3. Petface Puppy Dog Toy
Price: £5.99
Rating: 4.6/5
This little Pet face Cord dog toy is light and soft toy for playful games. It is suitable for puppies and small dogs. The Cord toy is available in different designs and styles like Cord Freddi, Dougie cord, elephant Betty, funky freddi and sam cuddle etc. The light and soft design with grey colour is great for keeping your puppy entertained in day time and night time. This cord dog toy helps in developing play skills and keeping their mouths busy and satisfied which prevents them from chewing onto other household items.
4. Chuckit Dog Ball
Price: £9.25
Rating: 4.8/5
These rubber balls by chuckit is suitable for dogs of all sizes, ages and kinds. They are the ideal toy for the funniest and most entertaining retrieving games. It is available in different sizes based on your dogs size and age and is available to buy in packs of one, two and three. The ball is made of rubber and allergen free components that pose no threat for your dog. The rubber material on the ball allows it to jump high and swim on the water. It is great for playing fetch with you four legged friend and they will love it.
5. Starmark Bob-a-lot Dog Toy
Price: £13.78
Rating: 4.5/5
This interactive dog toy from starmark is a fun and interesting way to play and feed your dog at the same time. It can be given to dogs of all sizes. Food and treats are inserted from the top and then the Bob-a-lot wobbles and bobbles dropping treats as it goes. The opening of the toy is adjustable which can be customised accordingly based on the difficulty providing a good and interactive challenge for your dog. It is a perfect toy for behaviour training.
6. Hetoo Dog Football
Price: £14.98
Rating: 4.4/5
This football from Hetoo is a unique dog toy. It has nylon tabs sewn evenly into the seams which creates an erratic bounce that all dogs love to chase but also makes it easier to fetch, toss, tug and retrieve. It has a built in strap that allows people to hold onto making it a great interactive dog toy to train your dog. It is meant to keep your dog entertained, active and stay engaged. The ball is available in two sizes – Medium & large and has a variety of different colours to choose from. The dog ball is waterproof and can be played with in the pool, lake or beach since its so light and can easily float on the water. The material of this dog ball is similar to standard soccer balls and is durable & soft on dogs teeth, jaws and mouth. It also enhances interactions and improves interests.
All these dog toys are beneficial for your dogs health. It is recommended to rotate your dog toys weekly so that they don’t start to lose interest in them and can last a long time.