Interactive Indoor Dog Toys to Keep Your Pup Entertained
Dogs are (most likely) loving the fact that their humans are all home right now. But just because owners are more physically present doesn't always mean they have extra time to play. People are either working from home, trying to get chores done, or simply can't handle the energy a pooch can have all day long. That's where interactive indoor dog toys come in hand. They'll stimulate your pet's brain and keep them entertained for hours — often with very little work required on the owner's part.
Chad Dodd, a vet from the dog joint supplement company YuMOVE, tells Woman's Day that "mental stimulation is just as important as physical activity when it comes to keeping your pet healthy." And just because we're working with less area indoors than at a park doesn't mean our pups have to go without important mental and physical exercise. The toys on this list will challenge your pooch, reward them with treats, and even teach them a new skill or two.
Plus, the toys can all be ordered online so you don't have to make an unnecessary trip to the store.
iFetch
petco.com
$79.99
Dogs have a natural instinct to dig, and this toy lets them indulge that urge without ruining your carpets or hardwood flooring. This toy has flaps where you can tuck toys and treats and let your pooch dig away for the buried treasure.
Trixie
petsmart.com
$18.29
This stimulating toy teaches your pets to experiment. Place treats inside the tubes and watch your dog try to figure out how to balance them upside town to get the treats to fall out.
twist toss
wildone.com
$18.00
The ridges on this toy keep it bouncing all kinds of directions, and your dog will never know which way it will go. As a bonus, you can tuck treats inside to make finding the toy at the end of the toss even more fun for your pooch.
Starmark
chewy.com
$13.49
This toy forces dogs to figure out how to get each circular treat off the interlocked rings. Pups can spend hours chewing away on it, which makes it a great item to keep your fur babies entertained.
outwardhound.com
$12.99
Dogs love tennis balls, but this cube puzzle will make them work to get the toys out. They'll have to bite and twist the durable rubber cage to get inside.
iFetch
petsmart.com
$29.99
Too busy to play with your pup? This toy will keep them entertained without any work on your part. The dog simply has to drop the ball in the top spout and it will roll out of one of the bottom holes. The direction changes every time, so your dog will never know where their toy will be next.
KONG
petsmart.com
$14.99
This toy stores treats that can tumble out of the hole, but only if your pup learns how to knock it over. Your pooch will be so entertained as it tries to figure this one out.
bolt bite
wildone.com
$22.00
The two fillable ends of this toy are perfect for storing treats or a scoop of peanut butter for the dog to lick and chew. Plus, the durable material will keep them occupied for a long time.
Pet Fit For Life
chewy.com
$10.95
It's not just cats who like to play with things on strings. Play a little indoor tug-of-war with this squeaky toy on a wand.
Starmark
petsmart.com
$9.99
The green ring on this toy tightly holds the treat inside to make it a challenge for even the toughest chewers. For less destructive dogs, the treat can be pulled out a bit to help the pups access it.
Trixie
petsmart.com
$11.99
Stimulate your pooch's mind with this puzzle game. They have to flip lids, slide disks, and knock over cones to access the treats inside.
outwardhound.com
$12.99
Your dog will have so much fun trying to find the squirrels hiding in this plush log. Tuck the toys inside and watch Fido tug them out, then start all over again or play fetch with the squirrels to change things up.
PetSafe
chewy.com
$9.12
For a frosty treat as the weather gets warmer, this penguin toy can hold broth, peanut butter, treats, or even just water. Tuck it in the freezer to pull out when your pup wants a cool snack.
outwardhound.com
$39.99
You don't need a lot of room for this indoor agility kit. Set it up and teach your dog to jump over a pole, weave through cones, and run in and out of a fabric cube.
PetSafe
petco.com
$49.95
These two electronic toys ricochet sound back and forth. When your dog begins playing with one ball, the other will make noise, encouraging your pooch to track down the second one — and then the noise will sound off again on the first. It'll keep your pup entertained for hours.
Nylabone
petco.com
$5.71
This bone-shaped chew toy has tons of different textures to keep things fun and new for your pup. It also comes in a larger size for dogs with bigger teeth.
Perfect Life Ideas
amazon.com
$9.77
Have some fun with your dog while we're all stuck at home. Use this treat launcher to send snacks flying throughout your house for your dog to chase down. It'll be just as fun for Fido as it is for you.
KONG
petsmart.com
$16.99
Add treats or even full kibble meals to this ball and watch your dog roll it around trying to get the orb to dispense the food. It's playtime with a reward.
CHARMINER
amazon.com
$15.99
Don't have time to entertain your pooch all day? Snag this suction cup toy. Simply stick it to the floor and watch your dog tug away at the ball on the end of the rope while you work or get chores done.
Interactive Indoor Dog Toys to Keep Your Pup Entertained
Dogs are (most likely) loving the fact that their humans are all home right now. But just because owners are more physically present doesn't always mean they have extra time to play. People are either working from home, trying to get chores done, or simply can't handle the energy a pooch can have all day long. That's where interactive indoor dog toys come in hand. They'll stimulate your pet's brain and keep them entertained for hours — often with very little work required on the owner's part.
Chad Dodd, a vet from the dog joint supplement company YuMOVE, tells Woman's Day that "mental stimulation is just as important as physical activity when it comes to keeping your pet healthy." And just because we're working with less area indoors than at a park doesn't mean our pups have to go without important mental and physical exercise. The toys on this list will challenge your pooch, reward them with treats, and even teach them a new skill or two.
Plus, the toys can all be ordered online so you don't have to make an unnecessary trip to the store.
Get some stuff done while your pup plays away with the help of these indoor interactive dog toys.
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