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Next-Level Play: 20 Brainy Dog Toys That Aren’t Just Fluff
20 items
By
Yimeng Zhao
Mental workouts that exhaust their instincts, not your patience: Toys engineered to prevent boredom, anxiety & destruction.
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Sniffari Essentials
Puzzle Masters
Sensory & Texture Toys
Nature-Inspired Play
Tech-Enhanced Fun
Durable Plush (Yes, Really!)
Sniffari Essentials
Multi-step puzzle with sliding tiles + hidden compartments.
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Treat Puzzle
Washable layers with varying difficulty (grass, fleece, crinkly fabric).
Snuffle Mat for Dogs - Removable Pizza Shape
Hide mini squeakers in fabric “burrows” – satisfies prey drive.
ZippyPaws Burrow Replacement Miniz - Dog Toy
Puzzle Masters
Adjustable opening – tighten for expert dogs, loosen for beginners.
PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Dog Toy
Hide treats inside rubber “eggs” inside a mama hen – encourages gentle play.
PetSafe Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble Dog Toy
Felted wool ball with crevices for treats – doubles as fetch toy.
Paw 5 Dog Snuffle Mat Small Interactive Toy
Sensory & Texture Toys
Freeze broth inside ridges – soothing for teething pups + anxiety relief.
Dog Slow Feeder Lick Bowl for Cooling & Enrichment
Outer crinkle layer + inner crunchy bottle – double sensory feedback.
ZippyPaws Happy Hour Crusherz Dog Toy
Virtually indestructible rubber – color-changing layer warns when it’s time to replace.
Goughnuts Dog Toys for Aggressive Chewers
Nature-Inspired Play
10” ball for instinctual herding – push/flip without mouth contact.
Herding Ball For Dogs
Sand-free indoor digging pit – hide toys under removable grass mats.
15' Roll Artificial Grass Turf Synthetic Fescue
Real antler soaked in rabbit scent – triggers tracking instincts.
DogBone Antler Scent for Shed Hunting Dogs
Tech-Enhanced Fun
Touchscreen game console for dogs – dispenses treats for solving light puzzles.
CleverPet Hub
Self-rolling ball with unpredictable movements – keeps dogs guessing.
Cheerble Wicked Ball
Tosses treats andsends phone alerts for barking/whining.
Furbo 360° Dog Camera w/Barking Alerts
Durable Plush (Yes, Really!)
Reinforced seams + double-stitched “chew zones” – lasts 10x longer than average plush.
goDog Dinos Durable Plush Squeaker Toy
Hand-stitched marine-grade fabric – survives water play + heavy chewers.
Tuff Ally Starfish Plush Toy for Small Dogs
Hydration & Play Combos
Interactive sprinkler with treat-dispensing floaties – cools down heat-sensitive breeds.
Splash Pad
Stick to tiles/windows – spread wet food for car ride calmness.
LUKITO Lick Mat for Dogs & Cats 2 Pack
Fetch Reinvented
Soft, aerodynamic disc – floats on water + gentle on jaws.
Chuckit! Paraflight Flying Disc Dog Toy
