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must haves for a high energy dog

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i have a high energy dog who is a constant joy and light of my life. her name is dolly, and she is (now) a two year old rez dog rescue. we rescued her when she was 6-7 months and oh goodness did she come with a learning curve for me and my husband! s...

to help her have the best life possible, i've tested many enrichments strategies and tough toys that can entertain her and provide me with a sense of calm knowing that she is getting the mental stimulation and exercise she needs. these are our most loved and tried and true methods.

this list features indestructible toys, favorite enrichments that make both pet parent and dog happy, dental toys and treats to keep your dogs teefies healthy, pre-made fillers for treats and enrichment toys that your dog is bound to love and find ta... food puzzles and slow feeders to slooowwww down feeding time.

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tough chew toys

indestructible toys we've found that she can chew, gnaw, and throw to her delight

 
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these balls have the BEST bounce! she loves chasing them and she can chew on them without breaking them like regular tennis balls. these work well for fetch or as a chew toy. they do not squeak
Chuck It Balls
 
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she loves to grab these tires and shake them around or throw it down the stairs and run after them. also a great chew toy
KONG Extreme Tires
 
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dolly throws these down the stairs and chases them around the house in her own game of fetch. super durable toy! also helps clean her teeth with all the textures
Nylabone Durable Chew Toys for Dogs
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as a tough and rough chewer, she needs durable toys! this is a great one! the shape is optimized for a dog to be able to “hold it” easily with their paws.
Benebone Wishbone Dog Chew Toy, Bacon, Med
 
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keeps dolly occupied and she loves the shape because it is easy to hold in her paws!
Nylabone Wishbone Bacon Chew Toy Large Dog
 
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great sample pack of all different nylabone toys ! dolly enjoys all of these. the different shapes keep her entertained with something new.
Nylabone Power Chew Tough Dog Toys 3 Pack

tough enrichment toys

these enrichment toys last forever! i recommend a few different types to keep your dog entertained and their enrichment varied

one thing we love about these is that you can fill them with kibble, peanut butter, pumpkin, food pouches, or anything else your dog might like, and serve as a vehicle for a tasty snack! they are freezer safe and dishwasher safe.

 
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dolly LOVES THESE!! 10/10 use: DOLLY in checkout for 10% off your order of $50 or more! we do the diy tray filler by woof, so we fill ours with a variety of yummy goodness to entertain dolly in her crate. plus the repeated licking helps sooth dogs
Woof Pupsicle - Best Dog Toy, Puzzle, Long-lasting, Durable, Easy to Clean
 
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denver company! we love to freeze ours and fill it with peanut butter, carrots, pumpkin, etc. anything to help her tummy feel better. she often will still play with them after the treat is gone inside because she likes to chew them or run around the ...
KONG Classic Stuffable Dog Toy - Large Dogs
 
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a similar concept to the kong, this nylabone treating cone also has bumps on the outside to help clean dogs teeth and gums. a sneaky dental toy for the win!
Nylabone Treatin' Cone Bacon Flavor Large Dog
 
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a similar concept to the kong, this nylabone treating cone also has bumps on the outside to help clean dogs teeth and gums. a sneaky dental toy for the win!
Nylabone Treatin' Cone Bacon Flavor Medium
 
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cheaper kong alternative. dolly loves these just the same! fill them with something yummy, and freeze them! i recommend if you are filling it with a liquid, use peanut butter at the very bottom to “seal” the small hole at the top so they don't drip i...
Chew King Mammoth Treat Dispensing Dog Toy, Medium, 2-Pack
 
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puppy version of the kong! this one still works when the dog grows older! this one is nice because it is a little bit cheaper than the regular kong
KONG Puppy Toy Natural Teething Rubber Pink

lickmats

super fun way for dogs to have a snack! these are perfect for smearing coconut oil, pumpkin, food pouches, peanut butter, or anything else you think your pup will love. these lickmats are a great alternative to kongs or pupsicles but still give your ...

 
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dolly LOVES this lickmat! it is her favorite! use DOLLY10 at checkout for a discount
Berry Sweet Strawberry Pet Lick Mat
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this lickmat is so cute!! dolly loves the different textures DOLLY10
Sweet Avocado Pet Lick Mat

dental toys

dogs don't go to the dentist like people do (usually), so its important to help them brush their teeth and keep plaque off! its even better to turn dental cleaning time to play or treat time! these are the ways we keep dolly's teeth clean since she d...

 
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use DOLLY for 10% off your order of $50 and more! another toy dolly will throw across our floor and shake around! very durable and helps clean her teeth AND a treat?? win win win!
The Bite n' Brush
 
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everything you need for the pupsicle to be a dental toy! use DOLLY at checkout for 10% off $50 or more
Dental Mix Basics
 
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dolly LOVES this!! she gets to play with a ball while secretly cleaning her teeth! it is easy to put the teeth cleaning gel in and dolly does all the work in order to get her teeth clean! she loves to bounce it up and down, and the textured outside h...
TropiClean Kong Dental Ball Kit Large Dogs
 
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refills for the kong dental cleaning ball. dolly would eat the gel straight from the tube if she could!
TropiClean KONG Dental Ball Small Dogs
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treat fillers

need pre-made fillers for kongs, pupsicles, dental toys, etc? this list has it all

 
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refills for the bite n' brush woof product
Bite n' Brush Refills
 
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love this to clean dolly's teeth! it works great with her pupsicle
Doggy Dental Mix
 
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miss dolly is crazy! these help calm her down
Calming Wellness Pops
 
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these help calm dolly's belly ! she gets spicy farts so these always help her feel better
Balanced Belly Pupsicle Mix
 
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great sample pack of different pupsicle mixes!
Pupsicle Mix Sample Pack

woof pupsicle essentials

congrats on owning a pupsicle! this is dolly's favorite toy and treat. we use it for meals, snacks, and enrichment. they are super easy to customize by using diy fillings or the pre-packaged ones. they make for great entertainment for the dogs and qu... 

 
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fillable tray for the pupsicle! MAKE SURE you get the right size for your pupsicle
Pupsicle Treat Tray
 
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easy way to mix the pupsicle treat mixes!
Treat Mixer

food puzzles and slow feeders

does your dog eat lightening fast like dolly? these food puzzles and slow feeders help keep her eating at a normal rate and minimize her choking due to excitement. plus any additional mental stimulation for your dog is great!

 
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dolly eats so fast! this slow feeder in particular definitely slows her down
Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slow Bowl Large 4-Cup
 
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this one is fun for kibble, treats, freezing coconut oil, peanut butter, pumpkin etc in the holes and then putting kibble in
Ottosson Outward Hound Lickin’ Slow Feeder Toy
 
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this one is so fun to freeze foods in the individual pockets! DOLLY10
Grape Escape Pet Slow Feeder
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this puzzle is super cool! the dog has to move all the pieces, and some pieces have to be moved in order to get other ones open. definitely is one of the puzzles that takes dolly the longest to solve because she has to go back to pieces she's already...
Dog Puzzle Toy Interactive IQ Treat Dispenser
 
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dolly loves this puzzle!! it is intricate and difficult to solve as there are pieces that need to be moved in order to get to other pieces, and even levers to be pulled to open compartments.
Dog Puzzle Toy 3 Levels, Mental Stimulating
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puzzle where you have to move different pieces to get access to other compartments! very fun to use
Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Treat Puzzle L3
 
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this is an easier puzzle to solve. it is fun though to freeze food in the different compartments so it takes her longer to solve the puzzle
Brightkins Pupstrami Surprise! Dog Puzzle Toy

dog walking essentials

these are the supplies we use when walking dolly! she is so strong, and pulls a lot, and so these help us the most to keep her calm and in control

 
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prong collars should be a last resort if your dog is pulling a lot. dolly is sooo strong and i need one of these to be able to control her and hold on to her as she thrashes and jumps because of an evil squirrel or goose. i don't like using it, but i...
Herm Sprenger Ultra-Plus Prong Dog Collar 13"
 
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these are our favorite poop bags! leak proof and big enough to hold our dog's poopies. they also are thick so you don't feel like your touching the poop haha
Earth Rated Lavender Scented Dog Poop Bags, 120
 
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these are a life saver! we use them on our walks when dolly starts to stare down other dogs, thrash because she sees a squirrel or other small animal, or starts to bark back at dogs in their own yards. you just click it and it makes a sound that your...
Dog Corrector Spray 80ml 2 Pack - Stops Barking
 
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this is the main collar we use for dolly! recommended by our trainers, we use a martingale collar instead of a prong collar so she can learn that the chain zipping sound means she's gone too far and needs to come back to us. she is good with this col...
Mighty Paw Martingale Dog Collar - Stainless Steel Chain
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this is our favorite leash we use for dolly! it is super thin so it is easy to hold and use to redirect her when she starts pulling. it doesn't hurt your hand after a while like some other leashes, and we can go quite a few miles without my hand feel...
Cotton Dog Training Lead 6ft Green Leash
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a local boulder colorado company! this is the treat bag we use for dolly, and love that there is a pocket in the front for our house key, and then we can keep treats in the main pouch. even when filled all the way, it doesn't feel too heavy
OllyDog Goodie Treat Bag with Waist Clip
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i keep these in my car for when we are out on the town for walks not in our neighborhood or for hikes. they are easy to clip onto backpacks too!
COOYOO 2 Pack Collapsible Dog Water Bowls

helpful tools

these are extra items that we find extremely helpful in caring for dolly. this list features items for the yard, car, and some house cleaning supplies

 
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we LOVE our pet genie! we live in a condo with a small cement patio with an edge of grass around the perimeter. so this helps us keep the patio area clean without it smelling, and we don't have to walk everyday to a dog poop trash can
Pet Genie Pail Dog Waste Disposal System
 
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this is SUPER helpful for getting hair out of our rugs, our carpeted floors, our cars, and our fabric couch! it is sooo satisfying using this to lift her fur out of the carpet. i used this especially when my friend who is allergic to dogs came over t...
Uproot Cleaner Pro Pet Hair Remover Bundle
 
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this two pack is great! because moms car gets one and dads car gets one too, so whichever car we use to take dolly somewhere, we have a seatbelt for her! if dolly could, she would yeet herself out the window to catch the passing cars or the squirrels...
BWOGUE 2-Pack Adjustable Dog Cat Seat Belt
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we use this to help make bath time smoother! it is much easier for her to stay in one place and for us to move the hose around instead of us having to get a bowl to gather water from the bath and splash it over her. she is much more patient with this...
Rinseroo Slip-On Bathtub Faucet Sprayer
 
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we live in colorado, so this balm is a must! keep her feet and nose moisturized!
Palmer's Pets Cocoa Butter Paw & Nose Balm
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this is the best vacuum I've found to help clean up all dolly's hair! the attachment hose helps get all the hair under the couch and furniture, as well as the random corners around the house where hair seems to collect. i find it works really well wi...
Eureka PowerSpeed Lightweight Upright Vacuum NEU181A
 
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for when dolly was in her pee inside the house phase. this really helped get rid of the smell!
Rocco & Roxie Stain & Odor Eliminator 32oz
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this helped dolly stop peeing in the same spots on the carpet over and over again. i would also spray it in her crate and wipe it down when she would pee in her crate
Nature's Miracle No More Marking 24oz
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miss ma'am likes to roll around in gross stuff outside, step in goose poop, or roll in pee at daycare. these help take all the grossness off her without the need to run a bath. it works really well for dirty, muddy paws or her smelly coat
Pogi’s Hypoallergenic Dog Grooming Wipes 100ct
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this is great to hold all her kibble ! super easy to open and its nice that it comes with its own scoop, and the scoop has measurements in it for easy use
Amazon Basics Airtight Dog Food Container 69QT