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Toys are fun for dogs, kids and adults. Our experts review the best toys for your pup to keep them occupied and happy.

Best Dog Toys For 2023: 13 Top Picks For Puppies, Chewers & More

Keep your furry friend entertained with our picks for the best dog toys. We’ve got top options for super chewers, fetchers, brainiacs, teething puppies, and more. As a dog owner, it’s essential to understand the physical benefits of exercise for your pets and the intellectual benefits of your interaction with them. Toys are a great way to provide this mental stimulation while also spending time with your dog and strengthening the bond you have. So let’s find out the top 12 best toys for dogs (plus a bonus pick for puppies).

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BarkBox Review: Delivering A Howling Good Time

Does your household suffer from bored dog syndrome? Feel like you can’t keep your pooch satisfied? Let BarkBox come to the rescue. A BarkBox subscription gives your pup a surprise gift box every month, full of new toys, healthy treats and grooming products. BarkBox saves you time shopping around for a variety of quality toys and all-natural treats your dog will love. Winner of our Best Dog Subscription Box comparison, Barkbox delivers compared to the dozens of other dog subscription boxes on the market. Read our Barkbox review to see why…

A brown dog chasing ball from automatic dog ball launcher.

Best Dog Ball Launcher: Ball Thrower, Ball Shooter, Automatic & More

Dogs love playing fetch. But sometimes, it can get a bit boring to throw a ball over and over. The good news is that a dog ball launcher can help you enhance the game of fetch for your pup and save your arm. Whether you’re looking for something to help you throw further or a device that can automatically throw for you, there is something for everyone.

dog playing with a herding ball in the grass

Best Herding Ball For Dogs & More Toys To Keep Your Herding Breed Engaged

Herding dogs such as Aussies, Border Collies, and Corgis have a major behavioral trait in common that’s not surprising given their breed class name — the strong inherent drive to herd. If you don’t have a livestock farm, the challenge of having a herding breed as a furry family member is satisfying this instinctual nature to keep them happy. Herding breeds and many herding mixes have certain playtime needs to keep them stimulated and ultimately well-behaved family pets. Herding balls can help satisfy some of their requirements, but you’ll also want to keep a variety of indoor toys on hand for these intelligent dogs. We share your best toy options and herding balls (Jolly Pets and Race&Herd) to keep your high-energy pup physically and mentally engaged.

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Cheerble Wicked Ball Review: Will This Busy Ball For Dogs Keep Your Pup Occupied?

It’s so important to keep our dogs mentally stimulated, especially if they get bored easily when we’re busy or suffer from separation anxiety when we’re not home. A popular smart dog toy, Cheerble’s Wicked Ball, promises to keep your pup entertained and active when you can’t engage with your furry friend. Does Wicked Ball live up to its claims? We’ll share everything we uncovered about this interactive dog toy, including our personal experiences.

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Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?

You may think your dog is just trying to annoy you with its constant chewing on the squeak toy, but that’s not it. There’s a reason your dog loves that “squeak, squeak” sound and it has to do with its instincts…

dog using BARK Beach Sandbark Snuffle Mat

Best Snuffle Mat For Dogs For Mental Stimulation

Hunting and foraging is an instinct for many dogs, but our pet pups don’t need to go looking for food. Using a dog foraging mat, aka a snuffle mat, allows you to put those instincts to use while increasing mental and physical stimulation. We’ve got all the information you need to find the right snuffle mat for the furry friend in your life.

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Kong Dog Toys Review: 9+ Options For Endless, Durable Fun

If you’ve been a dog owner for a while, you’ve very likely heard of or have even purchased a Kong for your pup. Kong has been a leading manufacturer of fun, interactive and extremely durable toys for decades. We’re big fans of Kong products ourselves and want to share our reviews of some their most popular toys, treats and other products to help you keep your dog happy and mentally stimulated…

dog with dog ball launcher in the grass about to go after a ball

Best Interactive Dog Toys: Puzzles, Games & Ways To Stimulate Your Pet (With Our Personal Experience)

Does your dog get bored easily, destructive when not stimulated, or anxious when you’re not at home? As much as we’d love to be able to give our dogs all the attention and mental stimulation they need, we can’t always be on hand to play with them. But we’ve found some clever and unique dog toys that can bust boredom and alleviate anxiety. See our top picks for the best interactive dog toys to give you and your pup peace of mind.

Dog with Super Chewer Barkbox (Caption: BarkBox's Super Chewer Review)

BarkBox’s Super Chewer Review: Can It Increase Your Dog’s Playtime?

Are you tired of spending money on new toys for your dog only to have her tear them apart within 10 seconds? BarkBox offers a Super Chewer dog subscription box for dogs who need tougher and more durable toys. Find out if the Super Chewer box can help your dog’s playtime last longer…

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