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Top 12 Gifts for Dogs!

Pet Pals LLC • Nov 14, 2019

Pet Pals Dog Gift Giving Guide

Pet Pals sifted through the vast marketplace of dog toys to find the best and created a Pet Pals Dog Gift Giving Guide for all the pup’s preferred style of play—fetching, chewing, tugging, or riddling out a treat.

As a dog parent or simply someone shopping for a dog friend or relative; it is important to understand the physical benefits of exercise for the dog as well as 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.

A good dog toy will amuse your dog for a little while and a great dog toy will keep them busy. Choosing the perfect dog toy is about finding something your dog likes that will also stand up to some rough play and maybe some heavy chewing. Not all dog toys are created equal, and each dog has their own unique preferences.

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1. Haute Diggity Dog Muttini Bar Collection

These unique squeaky plush toys are a great gift idea for that friend who has a favorite beverage. From vodka and beer to La Croix, dogs can join their owner for a “dogmestic” or “impawted” beverage.

Price:

$13.99

2. Outward Hound Interactive Puzzle Toy – Plush Hide and Seek Activity for Dogs

Hide a Squirrel Interactive Dog Puzzle Toy There are so many ways to play with this plush dog puzzle, you and your pet will be entertained for hours! Featuring a soft tree trunk with openings for soft and cuddly stuffed squirrel dog toys, this Hide a Squirrel puzzle game will challenge your dog to locate and remove the plush toys inside. They added squeakers to each plush squirrel dog toy to make the hunt and play activity irresistible to any canine. Ideal for use as a boredom-busting dog toy, the cuddly stuffed toys are also awesome interactive dog play toys for chasing and fetching – get your dog to bring them back and stuff them in the trunk again for even more fun. Lovable cuddly toys for dogs are tough and durable, so you can have hours of interactive play time with your pooch. Combining squeaking, hunting, cuddling and fetching in one awesome dog puzzle toy, Hide & Squeak Squirrel is bound to become your best friend’s favorite activity.

Price: 7.99

3. Chuckit! Sport Launcher Dog Ball Thrower

Terrific way to exercise your dog without wearing yourself out with the Chuckit Classic Launcher! Throw tennis balls 2 or 3 times as far with the Ball Launcher. Hands-free pick-up – no more slobbery tennis balls. Features an ergonomic handle for the ultimate comfort and control. Made from durable lightweight flexible plastic. Comes in a variety of throwing ranges and ball sizes. Use with standard tennis balls or Chuckit! compatible balls only.

Price: 8.72

4. Snuffle Mat

ENGAGE YOUR DOG’S SENSE OF SMELL - Puts your dog’s nose and brain to work by mimicking the hunt for food in nature.

SIMPLY CHALLENGING - Encourages natural foraging skills.

EASY-TO-FILL FEEDING MAT - Fun-to-use design and durable construction.

MACHINE WASHABLE - Sustainably handmade from a combination of virgin and upcycled materials

PERFECT FOR ALL DOGS - Any breed, any age, any size, all dogs and even potbelly pigs will love it!

Price: 39.95

5. Dog Smart Beginner Dog Puzzle Toy

A great way to introduce your pup to problem solving and dog puzzle games, Dog Smart is a level 1 treat dispensing dog game to keep your canine busy, happy and mentally engaged, and to prepare them for more complex level 2 & 3 puzzle games in the future.

The simple hide and seek dog treat dispenser game features a plastic puzzle board with 9 bone covers which must be removed before dispensing the hidden treats – choose to place them flush with the board or slightly elevated for different challenge levels.

This interactive dog game provides a mentally stimulating and entertaining challenge for your dog and hours of fun for owners. It’s an ideal boredom buster and puzzle feeder dog toys are a great way to slow down meal times. Every good dog’s toy box needs a treat dispensing dog toy to keep dogs busy and distracted from potentially destructive behaviors.

Price: $11.99

6. Kong Wobbler Dispensing

Suits almost every pooch and provides entertainment for hours. It is an action-packed treat and food dispensing toy which can provide a full meal with a side of fun.

The Wobbler dog toy comes in a variety of sizes for puppies to senior-aged dogs. It contains enough strength to supply instant energy in your dog’s body. The Kong crafted from rubber with long size about 7.5 inches. Many owners like to fill this toy with frozen peanut butter as a substitute for the regular meal or feel interested to keep their dogs entertained for hours during the workday.

The random movement of the toy keeps it challenging to dogs. So, it’s a great and interesting way to keep your dog busy. You can also be used this toy as an alternative tool of exercising for your dog. Dog owners especially appreciate this toy while their pooches get a great mental workout during play time. The easy screwing system makes it flexible and easy for cleaning and filling.

Price: 19.79

7. Goughnuts

The Goughnuts Interactive dog toy is specially designed for larger dogs. It is interactive, tough, durable and large sized dog toy which ensures extreme safety level and fun gaming while playing.

Structurally, the Tug is 11 inches high, 6 inches wide and 1.5 inches cross-sectioned. They used rubber formulated recipe is super dense, very pliable and chewy which also helps to save your dogs from health injury. It bends completely without apparent stress on the joints.

Price: $27.95

8. IQ Treat Ball Interactive Food Dispensing Dog Toy

Its design allows kibble or treats to be placed inside the ball. Then, as your pet rolls it around and plays with it, food is dispensed. In other words, your pooch gets the exercise he or she needs and gets rewarded for it! This treat ball also twists apart for easy cleaning, which can be especially important when food is involved. It is made of strong, durable plastic and is completely non-toxic.

This ball comes in two sizes and is ideal for small to medium dogs. Features adjustable difficulty levels, which makes it accessible for even less-than-smart canines. This feature also makes it possible to make the puzzle harder as your dog gets better at it, encouraging your dog to play with the ball even after they’ve figured out how it works.

Price: $12.29

9. FurryFido Interactive Treat Dispensing Soccer Ball Dog Chew Toy

An interactive dog toy is simply a dog toy that is mentally and physically stimulating. This purpose is different from your standard tennis ball or a squeaky toy, which only encourage chewing and physical play. The key to an interactive dog toy is that it promotes your pet’s mental capabilities by providing a puzzle of some sort.

Price: 15.99

10. Flossy Chews Cottonblend

The Mammoth Flossy Chews Cotton Blend 3-Knot Rope Tug is made from 100 percent natural cotton rope fibers that actually clean your dog's teeth with a floss-like action as they chew and play with the toy. This 3-knot rope tug is made for durability and safety, perfect for long games of tug-of-war. It is also particularly well-suited to the demands of heavy chewers and teething puppies.

Not only is this Mammoth Flossy Chews Cotton Blend Rope Tug built strong to last for hours of play, but it features a three-knot design. These knots give you an easy hand hold during games of tug and also provide your dog with something to hold on to for carrying the toy around. You'll also love the fact that this rope tug is very colorful and it comes in five sizes from mini to extra-large.

Price: 4.90

11. Flyber

FLYBER is a very noteworthy dog toy as it is perfect for outdoor fun whether your at the dog park or in your own backyard. It is made from non-toxic material which would not cause any food poisoning or affect any dogs with allergies. The only downside to this toy is it should only be used when you are together with your pup as it is not meant for chewing and can be destroyed if your dog chews on it for too long.

Price: $19.00

12. Tether Tug Interactive Dog Rope Toy

The Tether Tug is perfect for outdoor play as it provides the exercise a healthy pup needs, as well as strengthening a dogs agility, and activating their teeth through tug of war play. What is very unique about the Tether Tug is that your pup can play on their own without the need for you to pull on the other end of the rope.

Another wonderful feature of the Tether Tug is that they have created multiple options for different size dogs and breeds. Since the Tether Tug is available for dogs of all sizes, and is perfect for keeping your dog healthy and giving them the outdoor excitement.

Price: 38.21

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