05/11/2024
Enrichment can be such a wide variety - from special designed toys, to using something you have around the house, to just tossing kibbles in the grass to forage. Enrichment toys can help keep your dog busy, happy, and healthy. You work their mind and their body!
Don't be afraid to think outside the box (or in a box 😉). So many of these puzzle toys can be used in different ways to add to the fun or challenge 🐾
Does your dog have a favorite puzzle toy? Any particular brand you prefer? In our home we use a bunch of different toys and items to make our pups work for their meals. All of our pups, including the oldies, use enrichment every day 🐾
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BobALot ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/48yKeUN
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Holds up to 3 cups of kibble, Adjustable for how easy/difficult the food dispenses, Available in different sizes for variety of dogs
➖Cons: Slow to fill, Can't be taken apart for easy cleaning/sanitation
KONG Wobbler ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3AF68ce
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to take apart to clean/sanitize, Available in different sizes for variety of dogs
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level
Wobble Bowl ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/3NVMjkg
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level
Spin + Maze Bowl ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/3YBzQqF
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level
Paw N Play Puzzle ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/4fAILQe
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys, Multi-dog game, Easy to clean
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Not suitable for wet food/peanut butter
Maze Bowl ⤵️
🔅 https://amzn.to/3UBpeHb
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Available in a wide variety of designs and sizes, Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level
Smart Bone Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3NVJwaM
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Easy to adjust difficulty by using more/less pieces
➖Cons: Multiple pieces to keep track of
Smart Pegs Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4hxjA2B
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Easy to adjust difficulty by using more/less pieces
➖Cons: Multiple pieces to keep track of
Hide N Slide Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4hy9Mp8
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize under sliding pieces
Dog Brick Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3CfKyvs
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Adjust the difficulty by moving the flaps/adding/removing bone covers
➖Cons: Multiple pieces to keep track of
Tornado Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4hCUIq7
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Adjust the difficulty by moving the flaps or adding/removing bone covers, Can add/remove layers as desired
➖Cons: Multiple pieces to keep track of
Flying Saucer ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4ejATBg
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to use, Great for independent play, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize, Not suitable for wet food/peanut butter, Can be difficult to fill
Tube Flip Toy ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3YDSkH0
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to use, Great for independent play, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level (does have different caps for differenttreat sizes), Can be difficult to sanitize, Not suitable for wet food/peanut butter
Push Button Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4efGybI
🧡Difficulty level: Medium
➕Pros: Easy to use, Great for independent play, Great for pups that like to paw/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize, Not suitable for wet food/peanut butter
Canine Casino ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/48ECh0s
❤️Difficulty level: Advanced
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw at/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize, Not suitable for wet food/peanut butter
Challenge Slider ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4eeaTY5
❤️Difficulty level: Advanced
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw at/flip toys, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize
Twister Puzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3UBnH3G
❤️Difficulty level: Advanced
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw at/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize, Not great for wet food/peanut butter
Dog Worker ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3YsJZ8U
❤️Difficulty level: Advanced
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw at/flip toys, Can remove center wheel to adjust difficulty
➖Cons: Can be difficult to sanitize, Not great for wet food/peanut butter
MultiPuzzle ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/3C7vyj9
❤️Difficulty level: Advanced
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Great for pups that like to paw at/flip toys
➖Cons: Not adjustable for difficulty level, Can be difficult to sanitize, Not great for wet food/peanut butter
Slow-feed Silicone Feeders ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4ftgCu0
🔆 https://amzn.to/3YR29mj
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers, Not adjustable for difficulty level
Silicone Slow Feed Bowl ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4hAOV4r
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, A variety of sizes/styles available, Can be used with soft food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers, Not adjustable for difficulty level
Silicone Wobble Bowl ⤵️
🔅https://amzn.to/4fb4UEF
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Can be used with soft food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Encourages licking - a natural calming behavior
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers, Not adjustable for difficulty level
Silicone Lick Mat ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/40wGH7m
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Use for soft/wet food, peanut butter, etc, Can be frozen to last longer, Encourages licking - a natural calming behavior, A variety of sizes/styles available
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers, Not adjustable for difficulty level
SnuffleMat ⤵️
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Soft texture provides variety, Holds a varied quantity of kibble/treats, Can be used for scents instead of treats
➖Cons: Easily tipped to spill kibble, Can be washed but best if done by hand
Snoop ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/4eb5iSo
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Optional insert to add difficulty
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers
Puzzle Blocks ⤵️
🔆 https://amzn.to/3UCVzgQ
💚Difficulty level: Easy
➕Pros: Easy to fill, Easy to clean/sanitize, Can use for wet food/peanut butter and freeze to last longer, Can be put together in different patterns to adjust difficulty
➖Cons: Soft texture not for heavy chewers
