Toys That Help Your Bored Dogs
If you’re someone who loves puzzles, you understand the excitement of figuring out how to solve a problem and sometimes even getting rewarded for it. If you have an easily bored dog, it’s probably because they aren’t receiving the amount of mental stimulation they need. Check out these puzzle-like dog toys that will help Fido stay occupied and engaged.
Hide-A-Squirrel
Imagine hide-and-seek except made into a squeaky toy for your dog, that’s the foundation of Hide-A-Squirrel. The plush puzzle is not hard to use, but your dog will be mentally stimulated playing it. How it works is you stuff the squeaky squirrels inside the soft plush tree trunk and then watch your dog find and pull out the squirrel one by one until they’ve found them all and are begging you to start the game all over again. For those with dogs on diets or just a pet parent who wants a game for their pup that doesn’t require the constant refilling of treats, this food-free puzzle is for you. Also, since not all dogs are built the same neither is Hide-A-Squirrel, which comes in three different sizes.
KONG Classic
For a while, KONG toys have been all the rage and a classic go-to toy for pups. That’s not for no reason either, the KONG toys are canine approved because of how safe and easy they are to use. They also keep your dog occupied for hours if you decide to fill it with dog-safe peanut butter. KONG has released a variety of different dog toys but their original classic KONG is always a hit among furry friends.
Hide-And-Slide Puzzle
Your dog may become too intelligent if you let them play with the Hide-And-Slide Puzzle too long. Being extremely mentally stimulating, the intricate puzzle requires your dog to understand and shift various levers to unveil their yummy dog treats you’ve hidden. This puzzle will keep your pup on their top-dog game as they try to wrap their head around how it works.
Dog Activity Flip Board
For all you small dog owners out there, the Dog Activity Flip Board was made for them, literally. This challenging puzzle will really push your little pooch to think deeper as they have to figure out the best way to solve it and discover their treats. The non-slip rubber rim at the bottom of the board helps it stay in place as your pup figures out how to operate each knob, flap, and cone to unveil their treasure.
Dog Twister
Dog Twister isn’t quite the same Twister you might remember playing as a kid. This Twister is a wheel made with various compartments around its perimeter filled with hidden treats. Fido must learn how to move each block in the circle to get to their food-related surprise. Once you think your pup has got the hang of the game, you can up the difficulty level by locking some of the blocks into place with a bine shaped peg.
A healthy dog needs more than just physical exercise; mental stimulation is also a necessity to keep their mind sharp. So whether or not you have an easily bored dog, we recommend these fun and tricky games to get them thinking, and in effect keeping them as healthy as possible.