Reddit mentions: The best dog squeak toys

I’d focus on all around confidence building at home - obedience group class is probably overwhelming for a shy dog, so set your expectations low for slow progress in a class environment.

First of all, I’d implement a Nothing in Life is Free regime at home for now. It sounds harsh but for a fearful dog, knowing what your expectations are can reduce her anxiety and earning affection/privileges successfully by doing what you want her to will help her build confidence and trust in you - which should translate to her looking to you for leadership in all situations.

Work on reinforcing/teaching basic commands at home with really high value treats, lots of short training sessions (90 seconds to 5 minutes each session multiple times a day if possible) and way more reps than you think necessary. Once she has a command down, you can work on transitioning it to the world outside your home.

Puzzle toys are also an effective way to help build confidence. With shy/fearful dogs, we typically feed all meals in puzzle toys - solving them helps boost their morale. The Starmark Bob-a-lot is my favorite for meals, but Kongs are a good option too and the Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Dog Toy is another great one.

Nina Ottosson makes great puzzle toys for treat puzzles (too small to feed full meals), with varying levels of difficulty. There are also tons of DIY puzzle toys on the internet. Anything that works her brain and requires her to think through to solve will help her become a more focused, confident dog.

Hopefully all of the above will translate into increased focus and confidence in class too, but if not, you might want to consider doing some in home training if you can (obviously with the caveat that in home training is expensive af, especially compared to group classes, so I totally understand if this isn’t an option). If group classes are your best option, don’t worry too much about her performance IN class, just focus on doing the homework and building up her responsiveness at home and then slowly transition to the outside world.

With regards to men, it’s probably not something you can completely “solve,” but if she’s food motivated and you have male friends she doesn’t know, ask them to come over and hand feed her. This is one of the most effective ways to build a bond. When men are around, have them give her high value treats and ignore her as best you can, so all good things come from men. But let her take it on her own terms and don’t push her either. Contractors can be scary - generally they’re wearing work boots, carrying big/loud/heavy objects, etc., so that may be a situation you just want to manage instead of trying to train her to be more comfortable - just keep her crated or confined to an area where your contractor won’t be, maybe put on a noise machine or the radio and give her a frozen Kong or bully stick to keep her calm when they’re around.

Not all of this will be helpful or apply to you and your dog, I’m sure, but these are some of the things I find the most successful with my fearful fosters! Best of luck to you and your pupper! You sound like a very dedicated owner 💕

Oh Lordy I have a ton...I'll try to categorize them...

Best for Puppies
These are all easy toys that dispense a lot of kibble with very little movement. Perfect for baby puppies or really low-confidence dogs. These can also be upgraded in difficulty later by stuffing them with wet food and freezing, or stuffing with a large, hard to extract treat (like a slice of lunchmeat).

• PetSafe Busy Buddy Twist 'n Treat...total pain in the ass to fill if you put more than half a cup of food in it, but it's a great "intro to puzzle toys" for a dog that has never had to work for food before. Also very easy to clean.
  
• Soda Pup Coffee Cup...representative of a whole genre of "rubber toys with large holes" that make great easy kibble toys or challenging stuff and freeze toys. Some other toys in this genre are the Kong and the West Paw Toppl. I like the Soda Pup ones best because they have higher capacity and a flat bottom.
  
• Planet Dog Orbee Tuff Snoop...pretty easy by itself with kibble, can be made more challenging by stuffing a Mazee ball in the large hole.
  
• Plastic Milk Jug...or a water bottle, raid your recycling bin. You'll have to supervise to make sure your puppy doesn't shred and eat the jug, but it's a relatively easy and fun (and free) enrichment item. Another puzzle toy you may find in your recycling bin is a cardboard box filled with paper balls. Sprinkle some treats in the box, fill with the balls, and let your dog forage around in your DIY ball pit.
  
  Easy Rollers
  These basically just dispense kibble by rolling. Not particularly complex, but good for the dog that prefers to solve puzzles by brute force.
  
  
• IQ Treat Ball...this toy takes the longest to empty out of all my toys, but it is way too freaking small and loud as hell on my hardwood at 6am. Really easy to fill and clean though, as it comes completely apart.
  
• Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball...a lot quieter but it empties faster and isn't as easy to fill (or clean).
  
• Kruuse Buster Cube...this one is also ungodly loud, but it takes a good while to empty despite the fairly consistent payoff per roll. It's a cube (but they also make a spherical one) and the insides have a few baffles to keep kibble from just falling out.
  
  Wobblers
  These require a more finessed rolling motion to empty, so they're the next step up from just batting a toy around.
  
  
• PetSafe Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble...more of a wobbler/roller hybrid. Surprisingly time-consuming for how huge the holes are, and it gets an A+ for filling and cleaning. Unfortunately my GSD knows how to unscrew it, so it's not much of a challenge for him.
  
• Starmark Bob-A-Lot...lots of ways to adjust the difficulty on this one, which is nice. I had a foster chew the yellow piece off of mine, but it still works well.
  
• Kong Wobbler...pretty standard toy, I actually do not have one of these but I know a lot of people that like them. They're available at big box pet stores which is nice.
  
• Nina Ottosson Pyramid...very similar to the Kong Wobbler, but the hole is in a more difficult location. Good toy but the bottom could use more counterweighting for the wobble action.
  
• PetSafe Busy Buddy Magic Mushroom...really good wobble action, but for some reason it's common for dogs to try and chuck this one down the stairs and break it. I've heard of a few dogs doing this, including my GSD. I have no idea what about this toy screams "fling me down the stairs!"
  
  Complex Action Toys
  These need movement in more than one direction (or very specific movement) to get kibble out of, which makes them pretty challenging.
  
  
• PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug...this toy is hard to learn but easy to master. Once your dog figures out the mechanism it doesn't last long. Also that rope gets SUPER GROSS.
  
• Nina Ottosson Board Games...I don't personally have any of these because my dogs cannot be trusted with small parts, but I've heard people say good things about them.
  
• Trixie Mad Scientist...this toy is cool because the dog has to learn to spin the tubes slowly or centripetal acceleration holds the food in. Good exercise in impulse control. I had a DIY one for awhile but my dogs decided to brute force this toy.
  
  Soothing, Low Energy Toys
  Along with the stuff n' freeze toys, these are good for dogs on crate rest or who need some extra help relaxing before bed.
  
  
• Snuffle Mat...great toy for activating a dog's foraging instincts and calming their minds. This is a good DIY project, or you can get extra lazy and chuck a bunch of food into the grass for nature's puzzle toy.
  
• HyperPet Lickimat...my cats eat their wet food from the orange kind ("buddy"), and my dogs use the green kind ("soother") with some PB or cheese as a distraction during grooming. You can spread a thin layer of something tasty on them and freeze for a long-lasting treat that promotes the calming behavior of licking.
  
  
  My dogs (and cats!) eat all their food out of puzzles so I am constantly on the lookout for new challenges! I'd be happy to provide more details on any of the toys I have, or buy and review any toys people have been wondering about :)
  EDIT: btw this Jackson Galaxy Asteroid is my favorite cat puzzle toy. They really need to make one for dogs because it is kinda quirky with its bounciness and super quiet.

1. Kong Wubba Friend. Summit has the fox and it's his absolute favorite toy. He likes other wubbas too, but the fox is his favorite by a long shot. It's also super durable and doesn't have a bunch of stuffing to pull out. He loves the squeaking, the floppy tentacles, and it makes a great fetch toy as well.
   
   
2. Nylabone Prime Rib. Summit loves all Nylabones. His favorite is actually the dinosaur one, but I worry about the size of it and it stresses me out when he chews it. He loves the one we got him on sale after Christmas and I like the size. Really though, any Nylabone chew could be substituted in here. Summit loves chewing and Nylabones give him a great outlet for that.
   
3. Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball. I love the idea of food dispensing toys and Summit does too. It keeps him entertained and out of trouble for quite a while and he loves pushing it around and trying to get the food out. He gets extremely excited whenever he sees us pull this particular toy out of the toy bin.
   
4. Chuck It Max Glow Ball. We're still working on Summit's ball drive and it is definitely improving with age (yesterday he was actually running into a lake to fetch tennis balls which was a big first for him), but I love the bond that fetch gives. I also love things that glow in the dark (we could play when it gets dark out!) and the durability of the Chuck It balls as opposed to regular tennis balls.
   
5. Kong. A treat dispensing toy I can leave with him that he doesn't need as much room to use as the tricky treat ball. I also love trying the different recipes to throw in his Kong and it is great for calming him down.

Ah I didn't know you had birds. I thought you meant the ones outside for some reason.

Try (all can be found on amazon)

Nano Robotic Cat Toy (White/Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWU17KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BpaOyb5AGDYAW

• approved by my cat
  
  Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fpaOybTPCKNTJ
  
  
  
• great treat puzzler meant for dogs, but it works fine for intelligent cats too!
  
  The Natural Pet Company Feather Wand Cat Toy (Includes 3x Feather Refills), these Natural Feathers are Guaranteed to Drive Your Cat Wild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPGZQNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xtaOyb3AC0YD2
  
  
• physically playing with them with a fishing pole type toy like this I think is a great idea and really important. The ones with the longer poles/strings are the ones they actually jump for!
  
  
  Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3NI31Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-waOybNRGP826
  
  
• Nice puzzle feeder
  
  SmartyKat Crackle Chute Collapsible Cat and Dog Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B41TOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xyaOybH6FKHBP
  
  
• my cat loves stalking while playing in this thing!
  
  Grey Shark Bed for Small Cat Dog Cave Bed Removable Cushion,waterproof Bottom Most Lovely Pet House Gift for Pet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZITYGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QAaOyb8XZ6HMP
  
  
• just for fun haha
  
  
  
  The new cat hasn't been spraying outside the litter box has he? If so, it may be worthwhile to give any problem areas a really good clean up.

Can't answer anything area specific but I'll link some toys/beds/products my dogs like.

Food Dispensing Toys

• IQ ball. My dogs eat all their meals out of this one. It is quite loud on hard floors.
  
  
• Bob-a-lot.
  
  
• Magic mushroom
  
  
• Tricky treat ball
  
  
• Kong Wobbler
  
  Puzzles
  
  
• Twister
  
  
• Tornado. This one is fairly easy.
  
  
• Chess 3
  
  
• Move to pull
  
  
• Brick. Very easy but good starter puzzle.
  
  This is a nice bed for dogs who like to burrow/get under covers. They also like beds similar to this one.
  
  Food is up to you. Do some research online and read through ingredients to find a good one. One of my dogs gets Orijen and the other gets Wellness.
  
  I definitely recommend you seek out some training classes. They are also good for socialization in a controlled environment. It's a great way to bond with your dog and really fun to advance through different classes and class types.
  
  The toys my dogs like are beanie babies and kleenex. If your dog is a chewer then don't waste money on stuffed toys.
  

ACDs are quite the toy destroyers aren't they? Although my guy isn't quite as esteemed in the destruction field as an ACD, he is pretty bad. Here's what has survived him:

• Kong Sqrunch
  
• Ethical Skinneeez Big Bite Coyote Stuffingless Dog Toy (I really like this one because you can replace the water bottle inside. The only issue I have with it is that it can get kind of grimey)
  
• KONG Wobbler Treat Dispensing Dog Toy (good if he likes puzzles)
  
• KONG Extreme Dog Toy, Black
  
• Invincibles Snake Stuffingless Durable Tough Plush Dog Squeaky Toy with Squeakers by Outward Hound
  
• Jolly Pets Push-n-Play 14-Inch (might be really fun for him as it taps in to some herding dog's natural herding instinct)
  
• Benebone Real Flavor Wishbone Chew Toy, Made in USA (I'd be careful with these and supervision only at first. If your dog's chewing style is too aggressive, he can end up bleeding. I wouldn't dismiss it until you try it though. My boy is pretty aggressive, but works for him.)
  
• West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Durable Dog Bone Chew Toy for Aggressive Chewers, 100% Guaranteed Tough, It Floats!, Made in USA, for Strong Chewers (this one is awesome. Aside from some dirt, it looks exactly like the day I bought it to this day.
  
• goDog Dragons Flats Plush Dog Toy with Chew Guard Technology (My guy really likes plush toys and squeakers. He doesn't normally get them because he likes ripping them out and it's not the safest. This is the best one that I've found so far that will put up the biggest fight.)
  
• Goughnuts - Original Dog Chew Ring (a lot of people really like this, but unfortunately, Atlas doesn't seem to like the shape too much.)
  
• MultiPet Goblets Pig latex Dog toy Assorted Colors (lmfao my dog fucking loves this pig. The squeaker doesn't last, but the pig's outer shell does. He loves it a lot.)
  
• JW Pet Company Mini Hol-ee Roller Dog Toy, Colors Vary (They've also got an extreme edition here)
  
• MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert Faux Suede Dog Toy (his face has come off, and his tail is frayed, but it is still chewable and he enjoys playing with it)
  
• KONG Cozies Dog Squeaky Toy (Also a really great option if you want to treat him to a plush toy. It will last longer than most others. Mine ripped off the ear when he first got it, but the rest lasted quite a while.)
  
• Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel and Puzzle Plush Squeaking Toys for Dogs (He loved this toy so much. He loves puzzles, but he destroyed the log fairly quickly. Surprisingly, he has had one of the squirrels for over a year ... and it still squeaks. I lost the rest of them, but that one little squirrel is still going strong.)
  
• Mammoth TireBiter Chew Toy with Rope (don't get this unless you don't mind bits of tire coming off)
  
• OurPets IQ Treat Ball Interactive Food Dispensing Dog Toy (great if your dog eats kibble and likes puzzles)
  
• Nylabone Dental Dino Power Chew DuraChew Dental Chew Toy (Like the benebone, watch him with this one at first. It's really hard and you don't want him to hurt himself. Eventually wears down, but takes a damn long time)
  
• We also do rope toys, antlers, bully sticks (special occasion- they last like 5 minutes), raw bones (we feed raw), Himalayan Yak Chews, and Flirt Pole.
  
  Reading my list, god damn my dog is spoiled. Keep in mind, these are just the toys that have made it. I'm not even counting the ones he's destroyed!
  
  Let me know if you have any questions!
  
  Lastly, I don't own a husky, but man do I respect the destruction a husky can wreck. I would recommend going to a husky group on facebook or a subreddit to see what toys they would recommend. If it's husky approved... it should last.
  
  
  

Apart from leaving mom early, which obviously you can't undo at this point, there are a few things contributing to your puppy's continued lack of bite inhibition.

1. You are unintentionally rewarding the biting by giving him attention (pinching, yelling, screaching) when he bites. Puppies are generally motivated to repeat behaviours when they receive food, love or attention for them. They don't always distinguish between positive and negative attention. In positive reinforcement philosophy, you must remove these things when he bites, e.g. stand up and ignore (no attention), and add these things when he mouths or licks gently, e.g. softly saying "Good Boy!".
   
   Another commenter mentioned something along these lines with a playpen. That can be very helpful.
   
   
2. Your puppy doesn't have an appropriate thing to rough play / chew when he gets excited. Toys that are soft outside but harder inside (Kong Wild Knots Teddy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4UR08K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2.C0BbMBFQ1AS) are usually your best option.
   
   By nature, puppies enjoy rough play, so if you can encourage him to grab onto his Teddy while playing with you and walk away if he nips you he will learn very quickly.
   
   Last thing: it sounds like your puppy easily goes "over threshold" (from sweet domesticated pet to wild animal in 2 seconds flat), causing more extreme play biting sessions. This indicates that he is over excited by the stimulants around him and needs time out / nap time. Being isolated to a play pen / crate or even a quiet bathroom space with a blanket and soft toy will help him to calm down and learn to self soothe.
   
   Hope this helps!

Congrats! I just got a pug puppy myself a few weeks ago. Wanted to share my experiences I've had so far.

What kind of bed should we get for a pug? I'm thinking about getting this bed in the Medium size. Is this too big for the dog?

My pug tends to like plush things, he's always making his way into my clothes/towels. I got him this one since he loves hiding under my couch, and he loves it.

Is this crate a good fit for the pug? I'm planning to get the 24"x18"x19" size.

Crate training is a god send, especially when it comes to potty training. If you have the time, I would invest in doing that. I have the same exact crate and it works for him. The crate should only be big enough for him to stand and turn around, if he's a bit smaller (younger), you can use the divider so the crate will grow with your pug.

Any suggestions on a leash (retractable, fixed or both?)

My pug isn't old enough to go on walks yet, he hasn't had all his shots so I wouldn't be able to tell you. As a previous dog owner, fixed leash is best until he's learned proper walking manners and then you can invest in a retractable.

What kind of toys would a pug enjoy? I was told we needed a chewing one and a tugging one!

My pug's favorite toy is this one.

Any recommendations for food or treats?

Like what people earlier said, low-calorie treats are good since pugs tend to gain weights easily. When training, I would recommend freeze dried liver treats... my pug loves them!! Food wise, I feed my pug Taste of the Wild puppy formula... them or Blue Buffalo are great bets for your pug.

Good luck!!

If you crate her until she relaxes and then open the door how does she react? My puppy didn't start settling down until she was over a year. She just had non stop energy. One of my boys is a 8 year old Pointer. We just took a 7 hour car ride and he stood the entire way. He just has a lot of energy, but he can entertain himself now playing with his brother or working on a toy.

I would look for a quality doggie daycare so she has days where she's getting 10 hours of play. If that is not possible I'd give her an activity. Even my crazy boy will settle down to work on a Kong. Here is a link.

https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Extreme-Dog-Large-Black/dp/B0002AR0II

I fill it with their meal, peanut butter, cheese, chicken, what ever I have, and then freeze it. A well packed, frozen bone might take them an hour or two to clean out. By that time they're exhausted and nap. If you feed kibble soften it in water so it doesn't just roll out of the Kong. Before putting anything in the Kong she hasn't had before giver her some smaller amounts so she's used to it. Depending on what you fill it with you might want to put a big towel under her to protect your floors. And remember to count the calories against her daily total.

A friend of mine took a class on massage and calming techniques that she uses with her hyper pit mix. When he gets worked up she will start giving him a massage and he'll lay right down because it feels good.

Look for puzzle games. A friend uses this one with her dog. I've never tried so I can't give it a review. Tiring a dog out mentally is just as good as tiring them out physically. I used to hide a pheasant wing in the house so my dog would catch it's scent and find it. She got too good at the game. We moved onto Nose Work which all three of my dogs LOVE!. Best game ever.

https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE

She'll get there, remember she's still a puppy. We'd all be rich if we could bottle that energy.

My aunt and uncle had a litter of really cute golden retriever pups :) they owned two of their own already, sisters. All the little guys went to really good families. I always got invited over to puppysit and it was the best.

As far as golden retrievers go, they've VERRRRRRY energetic and super affectionate. Do you have a backyard? Because that's very important with dogs like golden retrievers.

As far as toys go, KONG makes some really great stuff, and they usually have some good deals on amazon. I think this is too precious for words :D

enjoy your new family pet!

On my main list I have The Journey art book because it was one of the most beautiful games I have ever played and I love art books.

From my videogame list I have a Wiimote plus because my add on plus thinger makes Link run in circles. XD

These shoes from my Little Black Dress list because I like to be pretty XD

On my Zelda list I have this soundtrack because music is fun.

Puppy toy from my puppy list because she destroys her soft toys and these dragons are the only things that hold up for a while.

I dont have a highest on my Funko List because I can't choose.

This Pikachu is my highest on my 5 dollars and less because I have wanted this card since childhood.

On my DVD list I have Kiki's Delivery Service and From Up On Poppy Hill because I love Studio Ghibli.

On my cosplay list I have this sweater for a cosplay that I'm doing in April.

On my Big Dreams list I have the Zelda 3DS bundle and the PS4 because drools...I enjoy video games. Haha.

On my art list I have these markers because markers are my one of my favorite mediums.


....I have a lot of lists TT_TT

• I have this Crate and this seems like it would be a good size. Don't get it any bigger than you have to or the dog is more likely to pee/poop in one corner and sleep in the other.
  
  
• If she's smelly and seems scared of a bath, some pet wipes will hold you over until she seems more chill
  
  Toys:
  
  
• Get a Kong, fill with cooked sweet potato, peanut butter, plain yogurt with a little kibble mixed in, etc, then freeze till solid, and give to your dog for a treat that stimulates them mentally, keeps them busy, and helps with separation anxiety.
  
  
• Hide-a-Squirrel. An interactive toy- you stuff the log with squirrels and any other toys you have and let your dog have a blast tearing them out
  
  
• Treat dispensing toy you can use to actually feed your dog her meals if she eats too fast. I like this one because you can change the difficulty by making the hole openings smaller or larger
  
  
• Lastly if you have no idea what kind of toys she likes and are striking out (and have a little extra dough lying around and want to treat yo-self), you might want to try ordering BarkBox (you can almost always get a free month when signing up so google coupon codes before ordering). I did it for about a year and a half and was always blown away by the quality and the amazing way they curate each box to fit a theme. The toys were always adorable!
  
  I didn't know about the 2 Week Shutdown when I got my dog and while things turned out okay in the end, I definitely think it would have been VERY beneficial to do it. So best of luck and please update us with pics when she gets home!

I'm sure I'm supposed to put my husband here, and he's really been making an effort lately. However, at this very moment, my dog is giving me puppy face. I just can't resist puppy face. Also, he barks to protect me from strange house noises, people passing by on the sidewalk, wind... He is very brave, and I've never had a truer friend. I hope he hides behind me and barks at the pizza guy for many years to come.

Would you consider getting Malcolm this interesting toy from his list if we win? I'm sure he'd be pretty grateful.

Thanks for the contest, and happy 8th birthday to your favorite person! (Carrot cake is an excellent choice!)

Sure!

The Buster Cube (I have this) is an awesome puzzle toy (this is the "large" version, be sure to check sizes). This is a little bit more difficult to use, as the hole that spits out the food is pretty small, and as the kibble gets to be lesser and lesser inside of the Cube, it's harder to get it out. It's cube-shaped (obviously), so pushing it around isn't all that easy, and your dog needs to be firm with it in order to get the food out. This isn't a good toy for linoleum, or hardwood - it's really only good on carpet.

The IQ Ball is awesome too! It is adjustable, which is cool, so you can make it easy at first, and more challenging as your pup gets better and better at it. This is probably a better choice for tile, linoleum, hardwood, etc.

The Bob-A-Lot is another good one. It's more challenging than the Kong Wobbler (again, check the size, I believe this one is a "large").

I also have this Busy Buddy toy for my dog. It's really really challenging for her. The rope has to go inside of it, and then the dog has to pull it out in order to get the food out. This one takes a bit of effort on your part, unless you think your pup can figure out how to push the rope in and then pull it out again.

There are also plenty of food dispensing toys like this one that force your dog to move "puzzle" pieces around to get the food underneath them!

Lots of options!

My pup will get into biting "moods" where the "ouch!" method just eggs her on. In that case, having a room (like a bathroom that you have previously cleaned out of mats and things on the counter) to close her in for 30-60 seconds might be useful so she can't just follow you and nip your ankles.

I have this toy that my pup loves and it keeps your hands away from their mouth, gives them something else to bite.

Is she loosing teeth? Might be teething. Have you tried giving her frozen carrots or other frozen toys to help with the pain?

Oh! And the "gentle" command! We just learned it from our trainer which is super helpful for our little landshark. To train it, you put a high value treat inside a closed fist and present. My pup immediately tried to put my entire fist in her mouth haha. Just keep waiting. At the first semblance of a lick, open your hand immediately and praise. Repeat, waiting for more and more licking. Eventually, your pup will learn that "gentle" means "stop biting and lick or nose my hand instead". This has been a godsend because my girl can take her excitement over treats out on my hands and now I can just remind her "Gentle" and she actually does stop.

(Not an entry !!) HAPPY ADOPTAVERSARY SKIP !!!!! YOU ARE SO SWEET HAVE A GREAT DAY CUTE DOGGO !!

here is a photo of my 4 pink Plushies!

I hope Skip likes the photo !!!!!

ps: here are some cute ones I found on amazon !

• mamegoma
  
• romance/smooch the bear (as seen in my picture!)
  
• beanie boo seal
  
• axolotl plush
  
• squeaky elephant
  
• bone chew toy
  
• a very handsome flamingo toy
  
• adorable squeaky plush lamb
  
• another cool flamingo
  
• chewy durable teddys in light and dark pink

This is Winston! He's a Chihuahua/shih-tzu mix that I adopted almost 2 years ago. His 2nd birthday is in 4 days and I'm so excited/sad.

My parents have this toy for their enormous bulldogs. It's still going strong! Kong toys are amazing though. Winston is such a crazy strong chewer for a teeny 10 pound dog that he needs the black Kongs. Hahaha

Edit: This toy says it's guaranteed to be indestructible :)

Winston lovesssss Kong animals. He would love the moose. I think this puts you right under $10 with shipping. I'm not sure exactly what the normal shipping rate is, so if I go over let me know and I'll choose something else!

Thanks for the contest! Congrats on adopting Reggie! He is so cute <3

EDIT 2: MORE PICTURES BECAUSE I LOVE HIM

My dachshund, Doobie, is a little terror when it comes to toys. I've found two that hold up pretty well overall.

First, this is Doobie's absolute favorite toy but it never lasts longer than a few hours if I just leave it with him. So I'll only give it to him for play and take it away later to make it last longer. I only mention this one because he loves it so much. It does have stuffing in it, so beware of that. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EB9IV2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This toy is better because it has several squeakers, and it lasts a lot longer. It also has no stuffing to clean up. Though they will still destroy them. But I use this one to play catch (since you can throw it like a frisbee) and tug of war (Since it's easier for you and the dog to hold) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BT8K7J6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the toy that I let him have all the time. It took him a year to destroy the first one. I don't know if it's because it's really that tough or because he's getting older. But I think it's worth a try. It's also really funny watching him carry this thing around the house since it's twice as long as he is. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003RQNE7U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And the last, honorable mention: My dachshund LOVES this, and it's perfect if you are too busy and they really want to play or the weather is bad so they can't go out or get walked. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARUKTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, most of those would get destroyed in minutes in our house.

Firstly, as I'm sure you know, plan to take her on a decent walk first. It's not always possible, but it helps with the process. Then there's a little wind-down time when we get back to the house.

Anyway, as for toys, your real question, I suggest one of these two:

http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Bob---Lot-Interactive-Small/dp/B003YHB8EI/

http://www.amazon.com/OurPets-Smarter-Interactive-Inches-Colors/dp/B003ARUKTG/

We get some tiny little treats to pop in there and it has good success. Noodle still tries to play with it at my feet, but at least it keeps him occupied. But, as Aussies are velcro pups, he only plays with it in the same room that we're in.

The other thing that could help (if what you want to get done is in the same general area) is to keep treats in your pocket and continuing to reward for staying on her bed. So as you're working, toss a treat back. Maybe every 30 seconds at first and then lengthen the time. Our "Go to your bed" command is pretty rock solid at this point...but the staying part is certainly something that can be continuously worked on.

Good luck! And seriously, that Weazeball will die a horrible death in minutes. Don't waste your money.

i have a few suggestions:

KONG WUBBA. the classic kind, not the ones that have cotton stuffing in the top in place of the tennis ball. they've gone down in quality, the squeaker in them seem to last like a day now when they used to last several months. so now the little squeak piece just falls inside the ball and rattles around, but my dogs still love the things, despite his disappointment over them not squeaking. so just dont expect them to make sound too long.

my puppy has this ball toy (giggle ball i think) that makes various animal sounds(they also have one that has human phrases) its a hard plastic ball that comes with batteries and is activated by sound/movement. he wouldn't play with it much until i put inside an old sock and knotted the ends, but after that he loved it.

also godog toys with the "chew guard technology" seem to hold up well. i actually tried tearing the sample of the fabric it came with, but i couldn't. i got my dogs this one, and its super cute too :)

https://www.amazon.com/goDog-Dragon-Guard-Technology-Tough/dp/B00CW4RKUK/ref=pd_sbs_199_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00CW4RKUK&pd_rd_r=YN7Y0BNTEM6HMXQMC453&pd_rd_w=SIF6q&pd_rd_wg=tzyOc&psc=1&refRID=YN7Y0BNTEM6HMXQMC453

Ok so I have two dogs...but one of them is actually my dog, while the other is my mom's.

Wall-E is my dog. He's a black lab mix (I'm not sure what he's mixed with...he's a rescue) and currently he will be 4 months old TOMORROW! Wow time flies by! He's the most adorable little thing I've ever seen. He's very lovable, he loves everyone and loves to give kisses. He also likes to snuggle, and play with his treats before he eats them. He has is own vine channel called Wall-E the puppy.

My other dog is Jasper, also a rescue. He's a terrier mix. We got him when he was 3. He's like a cat, he doesn't really play much, he's very grumpy, and he hates kisses and affection. He's not my kind of dog, which is why I'm glad I have Wall-E now. It kinda makes me appreciate Jasper a little more.

Wall-E at 3 months

Wall-E when I first got him

Here are rubber balls my dog can't actually bite into. He can bite them which is great, but he can't possibly destroy it cuz it's hard plastic.
and here is a stuffingless toy that my dog has broken the squeaker on one side, but he hasn't been able to tear it apart yet, and he has sharp puppy teeth, so it's held up pretty well. If you look for it on sale though, you can find it cheaper at Petsmart. I think we got ours for $6.

My item!

This is all incredibly helpful information, thank you! We've tried getting into her head to look at things from her perspective and the info you provided definitely helps with that, we just have to try harder.

I agree that she needs more exercise; We just moved to a larger place and she can run around a lot more but we need to try to take her out more, too. We'd like to go hiking and camping with her when she's doing better. Are there any games or toys you could recommend to provide mental stimulation? I've seen toys like these but I'm not sure how effective they really are, and I'd like to give her something for when we're not there. I'll look into the frozen kong treats too, those sound perfect.

Hi. I'm late, and my stuff is similar to yours but I'll show you anyway.

Our piglet LOVES this thing, we put cheerio halves inside: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YHB8EI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

I made this rooting box last wknd during the snow storm and he now uses it once a day. I went the cheap route w the pans until I knew he'd actually use it. That's regular hay sprayed down with water and we add raw cut up veggies.
http://imgur.com/YM4DK4r

Also, this bed is the best. He roots in it 24/7 and tires himself out. I also have a hot water bottle in there that is kind of heavy, he likes digging under it and rooting into it too.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008GQV68U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00

Good luck!

My 10 lb dog loves the IQ ball and we've got the larger size (4"). We've also got a Wobbler that she enjoys, but I think I should have gotten the Bob-a-lot instead. I borrowed a Bob-a-lot from a friend, and it seemed like it was more challenging and I liked that the hole size is adjustable (I taped over most of the Wobbler's hole to make it smaller). The Busy Buddy Twist & Treat is pretty good too.

Limit her access to unsupervised rooms and give her something to do! Any dog, but particularly a young doberman, needs mental stimulation the same way as you or I do. We can pick up a book or watch tv, but if a dog isn't provided with stimulation then they will find stimulating things to do. Like tear things up or throw cushions around. Great fun!

Suggestions:

• Take a five-ten minute break from your work to give her a training session, every hour, or whenever you feel like she's getting restless.
  
  
• Invest in treat-dispensing toys like the Kong Wobbler, the Twist n Treat, and/or a Star Spinner.
  
  
• Invest in puzzle toys like the above spinner, a Paw Flapper, and/or a Slide n Seek.
  
  
• Buy a Kong and stuff it full of kibble, bits of ham and peanut butter, then freeze it. Give this to her and she will take time to work it all out (time she's not tearing up your house!)
  
  
• Shut the doors to rooms that don't have any people in them, so that she can't do anything "out of view" of you or your wife.
  
  Any and all of these options should help your situation. The problem is likely just plain boredom.
  

I'm not sure what budget you're working with, but with the fitness/snowboarding interest, maybe a camelbak would be a good gift! I think it'd be fun to throw in a gift or two for their dog, too. You could get a hide-a-squirrel or a tricky treat ball.

Jumping in to recommend the Bob-A-Lot that I got my dog a few months ago. It seems to be a little more work for her than the Kong Wobbler since you can adjust the hole that the food comes out of. If I don't feed her out of that, I use this dog bowl. Another good way for me to wear her brain out is to take the meal with us on our walks and train a little as we go.

Just recently my friend got me this toy and she loves it. She'll pull all the toys out and play with them for a while, then wait while I stuff them back in again.

Good luck!! I really hope you get to keep your pupper!

Are you looking for training treats, or longer lasting things? I'll give examples of both. Bobb only has 4 teeth and is about 10 years old, also from horrific unspeakable neglect (he also only has 2 legs). Things that have worked great for him:
-Treats: Baked sweet potato. I bake them at home so I can leave them a little bit soft. Super easy, I do peel them but you don't have to.
-Treats: Small bits of meat, cheese, pizza crust, fries, etc. Everything in moderation!
-Treats: Kibble. Bobb loves kibble and this is our #1 treat. We use high quality grain free kibble as treats for his physical therapy exercises and for a lot of our training and enrichment. Dogs don't need to chew kibble so it's great to use for training treats. Easy to factor in to his diet too.
-Long lasting: Himalayan Chews have been a big hit, they are too hard to chew but provide hours and hours and hours of licking and gumming. There are different sizes available.
-Long lasting: Licking stuff out of a small Kong or the Busy Buddy Twist n Treat. Peanut butter, plain yogurt, mashed potato, cottage cheese, canned food, cream cheese. If you're using it for training or reward, you can let him get a few licks.

Oh this is hard.

1. Magic Mushroom. Her favorite food-dispensing toy.
   
   
2. Puller Rings. Syd's very favorite toy to play tug with.
   
   
3. Squeaky Alligator. With so many squeakers what's not to love?
   
   
4. Kong Squekair Tennis Ball. Best fetching toy. In fact, the only ball Syd likes to fetch. We go through these really quickly.
   
   
5. Flirt Pole. Great for getting her to run, jump, and chase. Also good for impulse training.

My husband and I took his family dogs (mini schnauzers) who had been trained out of playing with toys because they couldn't distinguish between their own toys and the grandkids' toys. One of them was never really into toys, but one of them had loved them previously so we bought her toys that she played with "in secret" (she would pop up in the front window with a toy in her mouth when we were coming home or leaving the house). You can try leaving the toys around and seeing if they move?

Both of these dogs LOVED puzzle toys with treats. Brody (who was never into playing with toys or balls) loses her mind for a kong toy or a food ball or a sliding puzzle toy. Most of these we fill with a mixture of regular kibble and treats as a way to combine meal time and play time.

Here are some house favorites:

https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Chess-Game-Level-3/dp/B003X19R7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524684827&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+chess

https://www.amazon.com/KONG-PW1-Wobbler-Large/dp/B003ALMW0M/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1524684854&sr=1-2&keywords=kong+wobbler

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Medium/dp/B0002I0RMG/ref=pd_sim_199_39?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002I0RMG&pd_rd_r=N85DG8WFA0EGG7X8AKDJ&pd_rd_w=t3Rhe&pd_rd_wg=wI3Rm&psc=1&refRID=N85DG8WFA0EGG7X8AKDJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ULTT44/ref=twister_B004AHKW5W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Both my dogs LOVE this toy Hide-A-Squirrel, its great because you can stuff it with a ton of toys and it keeps the dog occupied for a while trying to pull all the toys out. It's really popular on Amazon as well.

Another good classic option would be a Kong and treats to fill it like hard treats or soft treat.

SO and I keep our pup in an open area and just keep tabs on him, which inevitably results in a lot of us saying "stop chewing on the chair, stop chewing on the plant." So I feel you there.

If we need time where we can't watch him constantly (folding laundry, for example) we'll put him in his enclosed space, usually with something to chew on. Sometimes he barks at us or lays on top of the couch and stares at us like, "uh, guys? You forgot to let me out..." It's definitely not his favorite but sometimes it's necessary. If we really need him to be occupied we give him a bully stick; we might as well not exist when he has one of those.

As for toys, my dog loves his frizbee, his Chuck-it! ball (we can't give him regular tennis balls because he eats the fuzz off, but the Chuck it balls are pretty sturdy), and rope toys, which he can only have if we're around. Currently we have a Flossy rope toy and the Kong Tugga Wubba. He also has a few rubber chewy bones, which have held up to his chewing so far. Amazon seems to have better prices for toys than anywhere else I've found. The Flossy rope toy is huge and it cost me like $3, I think?

Another thing that keeps him occupied is a wobbling food dispenser, which another poster suggested and I also highly recommend. It makes dinner time a little more interesting for him and lets you do your own thing for a bit. We have one of these. You can adjust how difficult it is by adjusting the two openings in the toy.

Do you rotate toys out? If I introduce a new toy I always put one away and don't bring it out again for a few weeks; he goes nuts for ones he hasn't had in awhile.

Odin, our puppy, loves to play with cat toys. Second post down, the bf took a video of him stealing the roomies cat's toy. Our little man's best friend would totally appreciate one of these. :) I love pet contests. thanks

Ya our hound dog can really destroy shit-at first we would buy toys, give it to him, and maybe start making dinner. then we would look over and he's eaten half of a plastic toy!!! Then we worry about him eating plastic.... he's seemingly uninterested in toys that DON'T get destroyed at his chewing (like antlers)!

Some toys we've found helpful: stuffed animals at thrift shops, so he can rip them to shreds without me crying because it was expensive, the burlap sack toys (they are made w/ burlap sack material-and are super durable!) the twist and shout for kibble, but it can't just be left around when there isn't food in it, and CARROTS! We give him a huge carrot every other day-and not only is it great for his teeth and full of fiber, but he gets to destroy and eat it.

But ya-if he's acting wacky one night, we'll do like 5-8 rounds of sniff sniff, with the last round being a carrot or a piece of rawhide, or a real hard kong and then he's able to calmly lay down while I do some work or pay bills or whatever. Sometimes, its annoying to be like 'ok, i guess i'll put everything to the side and entertain my dog for 30 minutes...' but you get used to it and it not only leads to a good bond between you two, but then he's actually able to leave you alone so that you can get your shit done in peace knowing he's happy.

Have you tried any food reward toys? I got this for my golden girl. She hasn't come home from the breeder yet but I've had great success with it when I used it with a few rescue dogs I was dogsitting.

Hi! I have a big softy German Shepherd named Jack, who also loves to destroy everything. He ate my couch! Yes, while I was at the grocery store, he ate the cushions off of my sectional sofa. He also ate a glass butter dish to get to the butter. Always while I'm at the grocery store! There was blood everywhere. My vet told me he was okay, tongues bleed a lot, and just asked how much butter he ate :| he has gotten to my shoes, my daughter's plastic chairs, lots of stuffed animals, the list goes on and on! He has mellowed out a lot now, but he can go to town on some toys!

I'm not sure how big your dog is, but how about some antlers?

This is an add on, but it has lasted a few months now for Jack. He has the dinosaur pictured.

Jack has a few balls in this style and they have lasted for forever! He loves them! They also have a similar one at target in their bins for around $5. This is another toy made from the same stuff.

He has also had this shark and a few others made like this and they last at least a couple weeks before he starts tearing their limbs off.

I have this or a Kong toy on my wish list for him :)

I saw some puppy stuff on your list, here is some things I added for my dog (not sure on sizing for my dog with these or what dog you have but they are cool)

Bow Tie

Necktie

A little over but it's an adorable Pink Elephant

For you:
Camera Necklace

Little bit more but they are reflectors for photography.

Leave in Conditioner

You might enjoy this book I found it amusing.

I stole some of your items for my list! Some of them were already mutual lol.

I have a papillon mix and they are so much fun to train! I do agility with my pup, and you are going to love it. :)

You could do nosework at home, or teach different "practical" tricks (put your toys away into a basket, fetch a newspaper, close the door etc.).

We also play the "101 things to do with a box" game with clicker training. This one is particularly fun because the dog gets to offer random behaviors, and you never know what your pup might be capable of. With this game, we've inadvertently taught our dog "paw at that" and "get in the box".

Edit: I wanted to mention that one of the few drawbacks with having a smart, "gotta have a job to do" dog means that you need to be mindful of keeping them from getting bored. We feed our dog all of his meals using various food toys/puzzles and that will usually keep him occupied for a while.

I am so sorry, big hugs to you.

My Murphy is laying beside me, I'll give him a scratch for you.

I know Murph would love to destroy this stuffies are his fave.

More hugs and love to you.

Happy cake day!

Best gift I have ever received almost made me cry. I got a signed copy of "American On Purpose", the autobiography of Craig Ferguson. He called me Dickcheese (inside joke between me and the friend). It was glorious.

Item! My pup needs a new toy

We bought a puzzle feeding bowl and never looked back, they are cheap on amazon, under $10. If your dog is high energy (mine is) then it’s perfectly fine to feed all meals in devices that make your dog work for the food (this advice came from our trainer). It helps tire them out and they eat slower. It’s very common for us to feed our dog from this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001F0RRUA/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1524460063&sr=8-27&keywords=dog+treat+ball . I know the reviews are not amazing but the small one works great for our dog. I do not recommend the large, it comes unscrewed to easy. A lot of people like the kong wobbler but our dog doesn’t get it. Frozen Kong’s only work for us if it’s a mix of wet food and dry. We have this one too which works well but is a bit of a pain to fill an entire meal in. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003YHB8EI/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1524460313&sr=8-15&keywords=dog+treat+dispenser

IT's nice to meet you, redditor who I presume is named Kelly. :) I have a good friend who lives in the Netherlands - I want to visit properly someday. :D

I think it's cool that you're doing a contest with your intro. I have two basset hounds, one of which is a puppy that came from a situation where she wasn't properly trained or cared for. We are working on getting her lots of puzzles to help with training her. This is just one of the puzzles we hope will train her to think and work for her food instead of jumping all over us begging for it.

You didn't mention, but do you have any pets of your own? What was the most interesting pet you got to work with when you were working with a vet?

My dog quickly destroyed the West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Bone and the Tux. He also quickly destroyed an XL black "classic" Kong and a black Kong bone. I got him a new XXL black Kong and he's only interested in licking peanut butter out of it, I think it's too big for him to really chew on (which was my intent.) We haven't tried Goughnuts, but we might in the future.

The West Paw and Kong Extreme toys just aren't as indestructible as I thought they'd be. I haven't tried it, but the black Kong ball might be good - I find that spheres are good because they're hard to hold when slippery with slobber and this keeps dogs from being able to surgically attack a weak spot / seam / hole.

Things that he hasn't destroyed are these:

• Set of 3 rubber balls - very similar to lacrosse balls, but probably way cheaper. I wish they were a little bigger, though. If your dog is really big and has a huge throat these could present a choking hazard, but they're fine for my 78 lb dog. They also don't have a hole in them as a choking safety breathing hole, so keep that in mind.
  
  
• [Just the squirrels](https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Squirrel-Squeaky Puzzle/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=lp_2975413011_1_2) - this might be because my dog is a weirdo but he just likes to chase and gently chew (mouth) the squirrel. Plus you have 2 as backups. I think maybe it's almost too small for his big mouth to really pick apart. They sell just the squirrels as well as "refills" which might be even better, as my dog did start ripping apart the plush hiding "log".
  
  
• Split elk antler - I like the split one because it keeps him focused on gnawing out the softer marrow and not gnawing or chewing on the harder outer bone. Plus now that he'd dug out some of the marrow I can fill it with peanut butter and freeze it.
  
  Also, Nylabones (the really big Galileo is good) and jumbo Benebones, although they can get sharp nubs which can cut gums, so I got a heavy duty metal file typically used for metal and it works really well to file down the sharp prickly places.
  
  

Lucy has been way calmer since we moved. I have no clue what got into her last night! Maybe she just majorly needed some mommy cuddles. Btw!! Keep an eye out for these. I don't know how pricing is in Canada, but I watch these because they'll occasionally drop below $3 a piece and Lucy absolutely loves them. They don't last long, so I wait for them to be super cheap and buy like 3-4 at a time.

mooooooooo my childrens would love this toy. Man's best friend is the bestest friend.

All toys, but particularly cardboard or crinkly plastic bottles. They make little plush socks that velcro over a standard water bottle and that thing was a huge hit. Didn't last long though. : / And if it has stuffing there will be stuffing EVERYWHERE. Both of my corgis like to gut things. My best investment though were these

http://www.amazon.com/Multipets-9-Inch-Globlet-Assorted-Colors/dp/B002Z5I2AI/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373585576&sr=1-1&keywords=dog+pig+toy

For my amusement and his. Nothing like a corgi grunting along with the toy.

> Your weekend ignore training regime, was that again in an x pen? Where you frequently went in/out of the room but not pen?
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My puppy is a 16 week old Indian pariah mix that we've had since she was 12 weeks (though separated from her mother at <6 weeks, since that's the age the fosters found her at as a lost stray). The breed is known for its social playing, intelligence, but is also not big on cuddling.

I don't have an X-pen, but we do have a puppy gate: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089HDZYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that has been a lifesaver.
Cords have been moved behind big furniture, like the couch, where she can't reach them.

My dog has a lot of food-toys and chews.

Food ball: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARUKU0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Bob-a-lot: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YHB8EI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

"Wood" stick we use to lure her away from tempting wooden furniture legs:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0754P3NSC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Solo-playing works best with toys that make a noise or move on their own (at least for my puppy). We've found a hard golf ball that noisily rolls across the floor (debatable whether this is a good idea; right now our puppy is too small to fit it fully in her mouth, let alone choke on it, but it's definitely hard enough that I worry she might break a tooth. But no signs of aggressive chewing yet), but she also likes other balls and stuffed toys (which she just takes in her mouth and shakes about wildly).

IMO, the food-dispensing toys are a must-have.

We also leave her dog bed and crate available in this space, and a blanket on the floor, that she likes to sit on while she chews.

Weekend training regime is the same as anything else. Dog in the living room, living room closed off with puppy gate so she can't follow us out, and is in a relatively puppy-proofed space, and toys and chews left strewn about.

She mostly sleeps through the day, now, knowing we won't engage with her playing. If she's being too noisy or needy, I'll leave her alone in the puppy-gated living room and work in another room.

I hope this helps!

Hi - we also have an adopted rat terrier who had a lot of behavioral issues when we first adopted him (bark/lunge/growl at every stranger who entered the house, afraid of all big dogs, buses, etc).

when we got him he had multiple scars & lacerations, we don't know if it was from a human or another animal.

we tried a lot of different re-direction techniques, and in the end, what worked best was a tip from the last trainer - squirt him in the face. we got a little squirt bottle, filled it with water, and when he behaved aggressively towards people, we would just squirt him. he got the the message very quickly that we didn't want him to do that.

it took him about 6 months to play with a toy. we started with something he could chew on, just a leather ring...then soft toys, and he likes the shake them around like he is killing them :)

he really liked the squirrels in the tree soft toy - he could pull out the little squirrels and shake them around. http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP01056-Hide-A-Squirrel-Pet-Large/dp/B0002I0O60

good luck!

This is GREAT and keeps him busy for a bit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YHB8EI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

These are great for training:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TGIFUYI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I feed mine 1 cup x2 per day of this food. There are pretty clear directions on how much to feed based on weight / goal weight. Mine is on the bigger side but still in excellent shape at 50lbs.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089A66N8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I love antlers, raw bones (beef and venison are my choice), and cow hooves (my pittie's favorite). But for more options:

I use Kong's durable plushies. We have a couple of Cozies and a Whale that do pretty well. Small ears and fins are easily chewed off, but my destruct-o-dog seems ok with them. He also has a bull that he likes but hasn't destroyed!

Experience: "Fostering" a pit bull pup that was 11 months old when he came to me. Fishy

Actually, she loves my deceased corgi's rubber tire. It is sort of morbid, isn't it? But she also really loves this awesome donut I got her for Christmas!

I love the twist and treat (link). It's nice because you can set the difficulty by deciding how tightly to twist the top down. I screwed it down all the way the first time, and my dog couldn't figure it out, but once I loosened it, she was able to really start working on it. Now that she's realized how to twist it open (she's also part pittie and used to just stick her jaw in there and wedge it open!), it still takes her a while to rub it against the carpet while pulling at the top. Good luck!

These watch straps should fit over the top of a wet suit, useful for diving, with a waterproof watch of course.

When I used to have a dog it had a favorite toy, this is similar to what he had.

A hat for the transfer to colder weather, it's also your favorite colour.

An NBA basketball so you can be pro.

Mmmmm Chocolate.

Crocodile disguise.

And all I can say for the last one is just go visit them:)

We've been using this one for the past few months and it's been great. It takes my dog about 7-10 minutes to get all the food out. Plus it's super entertaining to watch her play with it.

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

Not something I want, but I'm sure my puppy would love another stuffed animal.

Oh man. This sounds exactly like Wesley for the first 6 weeks we had him. For the first 6 weeks he was in "venus fly trap" mode.. His mouth would just be open waiting for something to land in his mouth so he could snap his jaws closed. I literally cried I was so frustrated with him. What worked for us was finding things he actually liked to redirect him to. He hated kongs and nylabones. He's warmed up to kongs now, but thats because his lunch is frozen into a kong and given to him when we leave him for the day. What he did like was one particular toy that was like a very long stuffingless fox with 2 squeakers in it. Me & my boyfriend each kept one either as a scarf or in our pocket and when he attacked our feet we made a high pitched yelp then redirected with that toy. The only chew toy he liked was a "bully stick". It smelled horrendous, but he would actually lay down and chew on that without chewing on us. So we kept that for when we needed a break or when we were eating dinner.

But the thing that probably helped the most was time. He's 14 weeks old now and finally starting to learn not to bite people. He's still high energy, but a puppy play date now that he has 2 rounds of shots tires him out (and now that he has 2 rounds of shots we finally feel safe taking him for walks). He finally has an attention span to get training started, and that helps. We taught fetch and that helped with puppy energy a lot.

It does get better. Just gotta wait it out. Puppies are awful, thankfully they are damn cute and generally grow out of it.

I have heard good things about the Hide-a-Squirrel.

I am interested in other peoples suggestions! We are getting our puppy (Pembroke Welsh Corgi) soon, as well, and it's always good to hear what other people's dogs enjoy.

Very nice! Our longest lasting toy is probably this thing:

https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Squeezz-Stick-Large-Colors/dp/B0053XX25E

The hole down the center is the perfect size for a dentastick, although we give them sparingly since they're like doggy candy bars. Mostly we stick to antlers, he will gnaw on them for hours!

We also have a tough frisbee that he loves, though I don't recall the brand right now.

I would love to get this treat puzzle toy for my dog Wiley. He is Man's best friend!

Very welcome. Looking forward to pics, so be sure to post!

Last thing I wanted to mention: this toy has been very helpful: Skinneeez stuffing-less dog toy. She really likes it and seems to enjoy sleeping with it.

I use this for my disemboweling machine. They can eventually tear the little head a bit but the core ring stays intact. The squeaker makes it her favorite toy to run around chewing on when she wants attention and it's a great tug toy.

I have a GSD mix and the only thing (other than hide and seek) is that I bought a chicken and barn dog game that she loves. Here's something similar:

http://www.amazon.com/Plush-Puppies-Hide-A-Squirrel-Pet-Large/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382228088&sr=8-1&keywords=squirrel+game+dog

Generally, mine is only into it if I give it to her--so I doubt she'd play with it that much while I'm at work. If he's food motivated (mine isn't) there are a bunch of toys that will dispense food while requiring him to figure out a puzzle. Here are a couple examples (but there are a ton more):

http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Seek-A-Treat-Shuffle-Bone-Puzzle/dp/B0038WP1YC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382228265&sr=8-2&keywords=dog+food+puzzle

http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Games-Star-Spinner-Treat/dp/B00440D8GU/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1382228265&sr=8-10&keywords=dog+food+puzzle

Good luck!

Our dog has both the Kong Wobbler and Buster Food Cube and cube keeps her busier for longer periods of time. She loves it and it drives her nuts (in a good way) because she can hear the kibble rattling around in there. We give her cube in her crate so she can't bang it around the entire house or get it stuck under furniture. We also have the Tug a Jug but it's a bit too hard for her and she looses interest. For puzzles we like Nina Ottosson toys, which are harder for her to figure out. This one is her current favorite: http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P4RYYVE86XBGC0W0Z24

We also have this one but she's figured it out already: http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-DG40112-Dog-Toys-Puzzle/dp/B0043A71PU/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1425585371&sr=1-9&keywords=dog+puzzles

Brandy looks wonderful. Such lovely colouring.

I get these for Butters. He loves them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002I0O60/ref=s9_al_bw_g199_i2

I'm so sorry for your loss! It's awful to lose a furry friend, especially so unexpectedly! Koda husky is my baby and he's been having a rough week :\ He had a tooth pulled on Monday and is just finally getting back to his reckless self :) He would love to tear this apart. Thanks for the contest and I hope you start feeling better soon :)

Our doxie mix loves chewing fabric as well! We've tried just about every toy under the sun, and the best fabric-covered one we've found is the ZippyPaws donut. No stuffing, and the plastic inner ring helps keep your dog from chewing through the layers of fabric. They're one of the only toys that we've had last for more than a day or so!

aww<3 I have a dog that also needs the black kong toys so I recommend getting him a learning toy. my dog doesn't try and devour them.


one of my doggies<3

prize: would a gift card be acceptable? If not, my doggy would love this

Hiii I'm Toto... And I like all them furry toys :3 I want to be friends with Hanners and Viktor :D I think you'd like this :)

X-Ray and Vav would be nice, but my mom's dog just died of pneumonia after staying in a really nice boarding facility, so I feel like loving my own dogs a bit more with this Marvin the Moose toy.

Thanks for having a contest.

Does he have a Kong already? Puzzle treat toys like that are almost always a hit - I have a Kong and a branch toy like this you can put kibble in. I also think the Hide-A-Squirrel game is adorable. Those, a rope bone for tug, a flirt pole, a frisbee, and a grunting pig comprise Tess's favorite toys.

Mine recently started doing this and also started basically asking my permission to eat, which was kind of weird. I also occasionally feed him table scraps but not enough to make him turn down food. The Twist n' Treat has made dinner time fun for him and gotten him in the mood to eat. Try that with some kibble if and if he doesn't respond maybe try throwing some treats in there and scaling them back until mealtime is fun for him.

Disclaimer: I'm still navigating this new territory as well, this is just stuff we've done recently that's worked so far.

Thanks for a sweet contest!!! <3 Animals =D. Here are my babies, I have 4 doggies. The white chi-weenie is my oldest, her name is Rosie she is 6. Then the little brown one is Dandy(short for Dandelion) she is my 2nd oldest she is 4. Bernard is my Pug, he is 3 years old. The little scruffy boy is my P.J. (Short for Peter Jacob) He just turned one on May 1st..Happy belated bday Pj =]. They are the little loves of my life. They are my world! Aren't they cute?
My dogs would go bananas for this

We have Labs and have to slow them down while eating or otherwise they can get bloat, which is potentially lethal.

The behavior consultant we hired to iron out some cat cohabitation issues recommended we feed our dogs by putting the food in one of these.
Works great, and it's actually intellectually stimulating for the dog.

To everyone that has a dog also in love with these ducks, I recommend the Hide a Squirrel

My dog was abused for many years before we got her. Years after that she still never played with any toy. My wife received the bumble bee version of this in the secret santa exchange, and we've since moved to squirrels. These two toys are her absolute favorite, and she is always ready to play when she hears them!

I've found these brand toys to be quite durable. They don't claim to be indestructible, however, they've outlasted longer than any dog toy i've ever bought. Cool thing about the Tuffy brand is that they've created their own "tuff" scale. 1-10...10 for super tough, almost indestructible. So be sure to find the tuff rating mentioned in the description, for each Tuff toy is rated differently on the tough scale. Here are a few links:

http://www.amazon.com/goDog-Dragon-Guard-Technology-Tough/dp/B00CW4RKUK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1450996235&sr=1-1&keywords=godog+toys+with+chew+guard

http://www.amazon.com/Tuffys-Gary-Gator-Sea-Creatures/dp/B000OC7PEI/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1450996540&sr=1-3&keywords=tuffy+dog+toys

I got mine A kong wubba buddy - the rabbit and he loved that thing..It was his favorite toy, until a friends dog (pitbull) got the kong part out of it.. she was a beast when it came to toys..

Three dogs and five cats home here. Thank you so taking in this dog. You and you wife deserve praise for being so caring. Your new dog will want to check out everything, most probably the kitties. I think the main thing you will need to do is train him not to chase kitties. I dog sit for a friend of mine when they go on vacation, and when Sam first came here he was fascinated with the kitties. He also had to deal with my two Labs and German Shepherd. Just give him some time and scold him if he chases the cats. He will learn fast enough. I wouldn't be surprised if one of the kitties likes to play with him. I am also going to tell you a toy that my dog was given and every dog seems to love.
This is the amazon link but you can get them elsewhere.http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP01056-Hide-A-Squirrel-Squeak-4-Piece/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405262415&sr=8-1&keywords=squirrel+in+a+stump+dog+toy
Stay in touch and tell us how things are going.

My guy loves planet dog toys. We also have a shark http://www.amazon.com/Tuffys-Shack-Shark-Sea-Creatures/dp/B002O4W14I that is holding up well.

Antlers are amazing for chewing.

We used a trainer but pet smart is a great option! We chose group classes since it teaches socialization and that's where you will get bite inhibition. It will be frustrating at first bc puppy won't listen to you but stick with it!

We use several treat dispensing toys and as for the Kong I will actually soak her food in water for a bit until it absorbs some and then freeze it because she is having stomach issue so we aren't using treats. She really has to work at it to get it out. Here are some of the toys we use:

I've been using this one with my chihuahua, and it works great!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YHB8EI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GQh2xbQ8KR4TT
You can choose the size of the opening, which is great for small kibble and my chi just has a blast pouncing on it and batting it around.

My go to toy for Charlie when she's home alone is always a Kong with mix of kibble, veggies, chicken/turkey and peanut butter/greek yogurt depending on what I have in the fridge. Freeze overnight. Charlie loves working on those and they're indestructible. Another treat dispensing toy Charlie likes is the Pet Safe Buddy Twist Treat.

I smear peanut butter or greek yogurt on the insides and then put her kibble in. Takes her maybe 5-10 minutes to finish if I haven't put it in the freezer overnight.

Since it's the year of the pig now, I think this would fit perfectly. (The sounds those make are hilarious by the way)

My mother in laws dogs love this toy happy Birthday to your puppy!

Kong Floppy Knots, Kong Cruncheez, Kong Scrunch Knots, and Kong Wild Knots have all held up well with my boy :)

Three of the four have a "rope skeleton" and minimal stuffing. They hold up pretty well, and they're all a bit different! They're pretty fun for chewing and whipping around.

The Kong Cruncheez has a big round bottle inside, and it rattles. My boy LOVES this toy. Very difficult to ruin. He ripped off the tail, but that's about it.

My Springer spaniel girl loves puzzle toys! I got her a Bobalot and Kong 'flying saucer' plus a puzzle bowl, all of which she loves!

Zoe is a toy destroyer! I've found a few good toys that I will list below.

1. Bionic Urban Stick This thing is indestructible! It also has 2 holes in the ends for treats to be stuffed into.
   
   
2. Flatskinz This is the only plush toy Zoe can have without destoying it and swallowing all the fluff...because there is no fluff.
   
   
3. Twist 'n Treat This isn't for sure indestructible, but it's quite tough. She LOVES this and you can adjust it for many different treat types, but I have to take it away once shes emptied all the food out, otherwise she gnaws on it and can break it a little bit.

My wiggle loves this and this
Also, frozen Kong’s are great.

I put treats and even dry food in a puzzle toy for my yorkie, he loves it, it slows down how fast he eats and it keeps him occupied for a while. This is the one I have https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Bob-Lot-Interactive-Small/dp/B003YHB8EI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1521658287&sr=8-13&keywords=dog+treat+puzzle

He knocks it all over the kitchen getting his food out and it wears him out a bit which is great this time of year when it's too cold or snowy to walk every day.

I don't think it's worth risking. It's not uncommon for dogs to get obsessed with light and shadows after playing with laser pointers, so I don't chance it and don't recommend that anyone else chance it either.

My parents' dog loved playing with a laser pointer we got out for their cats, so we got him a flirt pole instead and he loves it.

This was always my puppy's favorite toy and lasts into adulthood...

Edit: These are also a great way to deal with potty training and alerting you when she needs to go out.

We've gotten the Kong bear which lasted a while but eventually ended up without a skeleton after about a month. We immediately bought a replacement after seeing how sad he was that his new favorite toy was no more.

Does that rope giraffe hold together pretty well? Every rope toy we've gotten (except the bear which had the body to protect the rope) has shredded after he starts grinding on them with his back teeth.

I have a 10 month old female Husky, and she loves to destroy everything. That was until I bought this:

https://www.amazon.ca/Kong-Knots-Squeaker-Medium-Colors/dp/B00B4UR08K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540559637&sr=8-1&keywords=kong+bear&dpID=51-oSV3miSL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I bought her the large one and she loves to play with it. I've had it for almost two months now and it's the first thing she hasn't ripped apart in 30 seconds. I purchased 5 more of them, in case they get too ratty and stinky.
My Husky also likes the Kong treat thing...The one that looks like a buttplug. I got the extra hard rubber one, and the large, and she plays with it a lot. I put in a few treats, and make sure there is one too large to just fall out. This keeps her preoccupied for a while.
I've hear nylabones are great, but I haven't had any success with them.

If you have a pet, that's a moose made by Kong. A very good stuffed animal. Very durable and my Great Dane doesn't want to instantly rip the stuffing out of it.
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My dog will disembowel anything with a squeaky in like under 2 min if given the opportunity. He was given a small plush, squeaky rabbit at the family christmas this year by my aunt. They all watched in wonder as it quickly lost its stuffing the squeaker was ripped out like a still-beating heart.

If the eyes are a worry these don't have plastic eyes and the moose has out-lasted even those chew-guard toys for my pup.

I'd try one of these invincibles squeaker toys Link: http://amzn.com/B003RQNE7U

They don't have stuffing, the whole thing is the squeaker, and they keep squeaking even if popped.

Another one you might want to try is Link: http://amzn.com/B00CW4RKUK The brand is goDog and they have an extra layer under the fabric to make them tougher. Depending on the type of chewer your dog is, it might work for you.

And the 3rd thing I'd recommend to try is the plush toys that just hold water bottles. They normally don't have stuffing, and its really just the bottle that gets chewed, which you can replace. I don't know if that'd work for you or not.

Or to get her to like her kong - just put a little bit of honey in it and then fill it with peanut butter. That'll keep her occupied for a while. If you want to keep her busy while your at work - Take her dry food and mix it with chicken or beef broth. Then mash it up. Take her kong and coat it with a bit of honey, then fill it with her food/ broth mix. Freeze it overnight and seal the end with peanut butter. Give it to her when you leave. A lot of shelters do this to feed the dogs. It keeps them busy so they don't get bored, and lets them eat.

My golden/German Shepherd mix's Kong crinkle stick lasted 11 months, and it was one of his top two toys (He actually just brought me his new one as I was typing that.). It stands up to tug and chewing. I haven't had much luck with other Kong toys; my dogs either aren't interested or destroy them quickly. This one is my only rebuy. https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Squeezz-Stick-Large-Colors/dp/B0053XX25E

I have also had much better luck with tennis balls made for actual tennis (Wilson, Penn) than tennis balls made for dogs. He'll pull the fuzz off the dog ones before breaking them into pieces.

I wish things like this worked for my dog! He has no desire to work for anything - he won't even work to get the good stuff out of his Kong. The only thing I found that he'll actually work for is this toy, but it has to be pretty far open. Lazy! (I'm lucky though - he has no separation anxiety issues.)

If so, my family dog, Josh, who's only 10LB loves this hide-a-squirrel toy. They make various sizes, including one for little dogs. I think it'd be a good thing to distract from any chewing things that oughtn't be. Josh likes to tote the squirrels around, throw them in the air and basically play fetch with himself.

My dog goes nutzo for anything that squeaks, so much so that she destroys the squeaky part within minutes. We've had pretty good success with the Kong Wubba and the Kong Wubba Friends. They're both durable enough not to be punctured and can withstand being left outside in the rain.

I have a papillion chihuahua mix who just turned 2. If it were up to him I would play fetch all day long. When I need him to keep busy independently, I have a couple things I try:

Bully sticks. Sometimes he's into it, sometimes not. Depends on the day. Some days he'll chew on a bully stick for over an hour.

Puzzle toys like these:

http://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-41008-Flapper-Training/dp/B006ZTTSOE/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1463561315&sr=8-16&keywords=dog+puzzle

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004NSVIRY/ref=twister_B009NMOZKM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Tricky-Treat-Large/dp/B0002DK26M/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1463561410&sr=8-25&keywords=dog+puzzle


I also rotate his toys, he loves digging through and discovering the "new" toys.

Other times I put him in his crate. This is usually when he's had exercise and play time, but is not calming down any time soon. It's funny because it takes about 5 minutes before he's fast asleep in his crate!

My dog loves the pickle pocket, she spent over an hour working on it just last night, and went back to it this morning. I've also heard some dogs like this Hide-A-Squirrel Toy, so that's an option that doesn't involve treats/food.

the shelter i volunteer at gives kongs to all the dogs. i've never seen them tear one up. maybe i'll see an indentation on the kong, but i've never seen one break a piece off. seriously, hundreds of dogs, never an incident like you're describing. saint bernards, pit bulls, german shepherds, no kong incidents.

peanut butter alternatives: you can fill the kong with food mixed with peanut butter. sometimes i'll put rice and chicken in the food processor until it's a thick paste and fill the kong with that. or, you can make some "honest kitchen" wet dog food, put it in the kong, leave it in the fridge, and give it to her when you leave.

kong alternatives: i like busy buddies. I started with this one and moved up to this one (removed the rope) for my dog. This is where she gets all her food now. You can fill it with normal food if you're worried about the dog's weight. These are a little harder, so if the dog doesn't seem interested when you introduce them, you can fill them with really high value treats like hot dog pieces until she gets the hang of it.

you can give her the toys when you leave and take them away when you get home. Some people don't like to take the toy away when the dog is using it -- because it can lead to food guarding -- but that may be no big deal if you're only working on separation anxiety.

it sounds like the dog needs a lot of enrichment. in addition to toys, i would also check out clicker training. it's a good way to exercise the dog's mind and anyone can do it.

also, don't give them rawhide. bully stick instead.

more walks may help. take her down to the park and meet men. i don't have a fenced yard, either, so i got a 30ft leash so my dog can run around. i also run with the dog every now and then.

there's no magic bullet, but there are a lot of small things you can do. all this sounds like a big pain in the ass, but it's probably easier than cleaning up a bunch of trash when you get home.

also check out /r/dogtraining. there are people with actual qualifications there.

and if you decide to get professional help, check their qualifications. CeXXr MXXXn is like the Scientology of dog training. A lot of "trainers" and "behaviorists" will claim to be a "member" of a dog training association. That just means they go to conferences and pay dues. There are lots of CXXar MXXXns in disguise, like BXXk BXXXXXs. You want a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist or a Certified Pet Dog Trainer or a Certified Animal Behavior Consultant.

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Tuffy makes some good stuff. We have a number of them. I just picked up the large sheep, it's almost as big as she is. Great for tug. She will chew the ears off. But in 14 months she's only got through 1. There's bones, bully sticks, balls etc to distract her also.

These are the favorites:

http://www.tuffietoys.com/
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Small/dp/B0002I0RLW
https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Tricky-Treat-Large/dp/B0002DK26M

Eh, I have a pit bull that has done this a few times. It looks worse than it is. In my case, she tore up a pillow each time and some paper. $20-$50 worth of damage, tops. The stuffing and paper made it look like a disaster, but it wasn't bad at all.

Now she's crate trained (and she loves it).

Everyone I know who has a cat has a least 1 piece of furniture that is either ripped to shreds or has been clawed only a few times, but enough to be obvious. My best friend had a $1000 couch get fucked up the first few days he had his cat.

Maybe I don't know much about cats, but it seems easier to get a dog to chew on something non-destructive (treats, rubber toys, toys with treats inside, toys with squeakers inside, toys with plastic bottles inside) than it does to get a cat to claw on something non-destructive. My pits would rather rip the squeakers out of toys (which takes months with one of these) than chew on a pillow anyway.

Edit: Downvoted for pointing out that cats also destroy shit. Ok.

My guess is Jazmine!

My duck's name is Pig and my sister's bunny's name is Skunk!

A bunch of squirrels to kill!

What exactly is Lush?

Soapy Paws

Thanks for the contest!

Do you take him for a long walk at night?

This is a kong. You can fill it with peanut butter and some small treats, freeze it, and it will preoccupy your dog for hours

This is how I feed my dog her meals, she has to push it to get her kibble out, so it mentally stimulates her

Here are some other mentally stimulating toys we use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZTTSOE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lcQAzbWNWKYBJ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054Q9TMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FbQAzbTVZQGKH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014OAYVKG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8cQAzb365KDN2

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001F0RRTG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_HdQAzbMD3G61W

My dogs like these three treat dispensing toys we have:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ALMW0M

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0RRUA

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002I0RN0

Kyjen has a lot of different puzzle toys with toys as rewards. Hide a squirrel and Mystery tree are two that come to mind.

edit: I went ahead and added the amazon links for both products

We use the Busy Buddy Twist and Treat: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Medium/dp/B0002I0RMG/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_11?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NM72T2WZZ50ETS0R00Y

It twists apart for you to put the kibble in, then twist it back together either all the way (for the hardest challenge) or a little less to make it easier. It takes him about 15 minutes to get all the food out, by pushing it around, lifting and dropping, and standing it on its end with his nose. It's still pretty solid when he drops it, but more rubbery than the Kong Wobbler.

My puppy has various toys, but his little heart belongs to his purple grunting pig. He has so much joy running and hopping around with it, and it makes the weirdest pig noises.

I play the hiding game with my dog. I hide treats all over the house, and then I let him loose to find them. Keeps him busy for 15 minutes. Gives him a chance to sniff around and find things, and he gets to be a "hunter" for a little while. My family read about the game in a newspaper article a long time ago, and we've been playing the game with all the dogs in the family since then.

Also look for treat toys. This one (http://amzn.com/B003YHB8EI) from Amazon has been keeping my dog busy for the past couple years. He never grows tired of it.

My dog loves this: http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Barnacle-Large/dp/B008JCH2A2

I've heard good things about these two, and want to try them, but haven't gotten around to it yet:

http://www.amazon.com/Starmark-Treat-Dispensing-Pickle-Pocket/dp/B007K5CL9Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1381943161&sr=1-1&keywords=pickle+pocket

http://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Small/dp/B0002I0RLW/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1381943180&sr=1-9&keywords=treat+dispensing+dog+toys

We have this for ours https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003YHB8EI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GxLsDbFHADN2S

She loves it and gets pouty when her food is in a normal bowl instead

http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Plush-Skinneeez-24-Inch-Stuffingless/dp/B0018CIDTE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459437642&sr=8-2&keywords=dog+toys+with+squeaker

Mine loves stuff like this and no mess

My puppy is always crated when someone isn't home. We have nice things and it isn't fair to ask a toddler not to destroy nice things without supervision. What we do: we don't make it a big deal at all to put him in, or take him out. I got him this and he gets really excited about it. I hide treats under the squirrel, and I put it in his crate. He now will preemptively go in there as soon as he sees me pick up his squirrel house because he loves it so much. Also, because I don't want him to be anxious or lonely, I bought him a buddy (stuffed dog) and put it in there with him along with other toys, and his crate faces the TV, so we play a nature DVD in the background. I also bought him a crate cover so it's more den-like.

Zoey has a few (this one and this one), but she figured them out way too quickly.

We try to teach her new stuff and reinforce old stuff that she learned. Practical things, like new words, new skills, and old skills in new languages.

Yes, mine was the same way. The only squeak toy we’ve found that he can’t destroy (He’s had it for going on six months, and he will have a cheap toy torn apart in a couple of minutes) is a long purple kong, I think this is the one: https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Squeezz-Stick-Large-Colors/dp/B0053XX25E/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?keywords=purple+kong+squeak+toy&qid=1558060925&s=gateway&sr=8-8

He loves this thing and it has really held up well!

He definitely needs one of these...they are awesome...I was gifted the gigantic one for my dogs...but your can use the little one...oh and did I say squirrels!!! http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP01056-Hide-A-Squirrel-Squeak-4-Piece/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420856682&sr=8-1&keywords=squirrel+stump+dog+toy

Sounds weird, and I hope it could be done without someone thinking badly of you or something, but mine go for dog toys. Especially that soft limp "faux fox" with the squeaky ball inside it. When it eventually developed a seam rip, I confess that took advantage of the repair operation to conduct a squeakectomy...

Edit to add: This thing.
https://www.amazon.com/Ethical-Skinneeez-24-Inch-Stuffingless-squeaking/dp/B0018CIDTE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1538067282&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+toy+fox

We like:

Outward Hound Hide a Squirrel Fun Hide & Seek Interactive Puzzle Plush Dog Toy, 4 Piece, Junior/Large/Jumbo/Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002I0O60/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RbwGDb9J3V7KC

And the Trixie puzzle board games

Bully sticks are a favorite for my pair, but they don't last long (maybe 30-45 min). Anything stuffed is shredded into stuffing and fluff within 2 weeks. My boy doesn't chew this toy, but it he loves it. Carries it around with him everywhere, licking it, tossing it, sleeping on it. Unfortunately the girl makes it her mission to actually destroy it, so I have to buy a new one every month or so. Funny enough, they have zero interest in the little squirrels, only the tree trunk, so i have like 20 little squirrels in their "toy bin" now.

I no longer give them elk antlers because they've both cracked teeth on them. They have had zero interest in nylabones.

Hope im not to late, id love to get this http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Plush-Puppies-Squeaker-Squeakers/dp/B001WAFT80/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1341727396&sr=1-2&keywords=large+dog+toys for my dog, he's lacking toys at the moment, just has one tug of war rope

If he's barking when you leave the room and you're still at home, I suggest: puzzle toys like this, this, or this - it will keep him occupied and he will begin to cope without you in the same room.

If you're leaving him home alone and you're having issues, I suggest hiring a dog walker with excellent reviews to stop in every day. Check Rover.com or any local pet walking site. And take him to some obedience classes! Depending on the dog, he might really like the interaction with you & it could cut down on him having excessive anxiety.

I've found two of what might be suitable substitutes. The third one... meh. But it is stuffing free and has squeakers.

https://www.petmountain.com/product/plush-dog-toys/11442-621225/smart-pet-love-smartpetlove-hedgehog-dog-toy.html

https://www.amazon.com/ZippyPaws-Loopy-6-Squeaker-Plush-Hedgehog/dp/B00BT8K7J6/ref=pd_sim_199_36?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2CGMEB58W0DSYDJ6QZ75

https://www.entirelypets.com/spmiskstfrhe.html

Here you go. ☺
https://www.amazon.com/ZippyPaws-Original-Donutz-Stuffing-Squeaky/dp/B00HSS4NB4?th=1&psc=1

Try a Twist and Treat

Sort of like a bowl. Would probably be easier to mix in a small bowl and then spoon it in. You can play with the difficulty too. I've had a couple dogs where I could close it all the way and it would take them at least an hour to finish it

I recommend Tuffy brand toys. I bought this Tuffy shark for my english bull dog two years ago and it's still in one piece!

http://www.amazon.com/Tuffy-Shack-Shark-Sea-Creature/dp/B002O4W14I

https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-Squirrel-Interactive-Puzzle/dp/B0002I0O60

My dog loves this thing. Got it from a family member after we adopted my dog and figured he would just destroy it. It looks like a cat toy. Boy were we wrong. Used it as a training tool to teach him "give" (or "drop it"), as he would fetch each squirrel and bring it to us. They're apparently scented and that's why dogs love them so much.

If digital items count, this CD is over by three cents at $7.92. If digital items don't count, the best I can do without going over is $7.76.

Thanks for the contest!

My dog had a hedgehog toy that looked different. Looked like
https://www.amazon.com/ZippyPaws-Hedgehog-Stuffing-Squeaky-Medium/dp/B00BT8K7J6 with a bigger hole in the middle

Kong makes a teddy bear, indestructible. My blue has had it for 3-4 months and it only has a small tear, even been outside some of that time, playing tug etc. Made with rope instead of stuffing.


Wild Kong Knots

I've got an 18 lb dog and we usually alternate between a kong with frozen dog safe peanut butter, a ball that she can push around until treats come out ( https://www.amazon.com/OurPets-Smarter-Interactive-Treat-Colors/dp/B003ARUKTG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485722531&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+puzzle+toy ), and also this toy with flaps but she figured it out too fast: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZTTSOE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s04?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Incase anyone is curious the toy is a KONG Cozie .. Marvin the Moose to be exactly. I distribute pet supplies and actually shipped 480 of these things today (not related to Reddit, they were presold).

http://www.amazon.com/KONG-Cozie-Marvin-Moose-Medium/dp/B005AP3B8S

If he's decently food motivated, there are toys where the dog has to work to get the food out. Some examples-

IQ Ball

Starmark Bob a Lot

Magic Mushroom

Nina Ottosson has a line of puzzle toys. (These are more on the expensive side though, but there's a range of difficulty)

These are just a few off the top of my head... If you do a search for puzzle toys, there should be other posts with more suggestions.

If you leave the rawhides out all the time, he might just be bored or just used to them, so they're no longer a treat. If he has access to them at any time, there's nothing really special about them anymore which maybe why he ignores them.

They make squeaky Toys that have no stuffing, they are the only ones my golden will keep for more than a day or too.

Edit: like this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0018CIDTE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418877331&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

My GSD loves this toy and has yet been able to destroy it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053XX25E/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B0002AR22C&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=06864P47C5S0RFVG8028

My dog is/was the same way. It took several months to get him to understand/play with toys. It finally started to work when we purchased the Hide-A-Squirrel toy. I would place small pieces of lunch meat/pupperoni in the base and stuff the squirrels ontop of it. So he was forced to remove the squirrels to get to the treats. Now he will play with the squirrels by themselves as well with ropes, and a frisbee. He still doesn't get balls (he just looks at them) but maybe with more time.

My Pit tore This to shreds. It took him a month, but now all that remains is a bunch of bits scattered in the yard.

About 16 inchs long but most of the toys have different sizes.

I feed my dog breakfast every day in this: https://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Bob-Lot-Interactive-Small/dp/B003YHB8EI.

I like it because it involves both physical and mental exercise and it takes my dog about 30 mins to complete.

This one.

https://www.amazon.com/Outward-Hound-32039-Squeaker-Squeak/dp/B001WAFT80

outward hound puzzle puzzle starmark puzzle 2

This lasted my golden a while KONG Wild Knots Squeaker Bears for Dogs, Medium/Large, Colors Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B4UR08K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_iX4UAbK87K82M

Just to chime in: I have a Corgi pup, and we bought her this. It’s been clutch.

You can dispense treats with it, but we often put her food in it to occupy her while we eat.

KONG Cozies Dog Squeaky Toy

I thought about buying that for him, but the iguana toy he had, he ended up eating the tail, bit by bit, I would find pieces of it when I would go on poo-pickup patrol.

Magic 1 $63.95
Magic 2 $49.99
Magic 3 $30.95

Makeup brushes $14.24 from Girly Stuff

Puppy Toys $6.93 from Stuff from the pooch

Fondue pot $29.18

Makeup $4.45 on Under $5 List.

http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-Plush-Puppies-Squeaker-Squeakers/dp/B001WAFT80/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1373413524&sr=1-3&keywords=kyjen

This has been Monte's favourite toy for the last two years.

Moose from Kong. http://www.amazon.com/KONG-Cozie-Marvin-Moose-Medium/dp/B005AP3B8S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426049121&sr=8-1&keywords=moose+kong

Sure thing!

I have the same issue with Raider. Check out this

It's the only plush toy that's managed to remain unscathed.

Does it need to be plush? This isn't, but has lasted us quite a long time.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0053XX25E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418871446&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

We have a toy log with holes in it and little squirrels with squeakers you put in and the pug has to try and pull them out.

Amazon Link

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003YHB8EI

This thing is awesome. It has a little bit of stuffing but is basically just a dozen or so squeekers sewn together. Lasts a while and the pups go nuts for it.

Food/treat cube

And it's not just a hallow cube, it has different grooves and sections so a dog can't just flip it over and send everything rolling out.

Other odd shapes are also available

My Mum's dogs had these squirrel toys and they went crazy for them!

My doxies absolutely refuse to leave these guys in the log.

Edit: context

We got this puzzler for our pup to undo when he needs a bit more to work on. It's a fast one for him, but that manufacturer has lots of different options of difficulty.

This is for my dog, not me, I swear

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There are many different kinds of toys and puzzles that will keep him occupied when you aren't at home. Just choose something centered around your dog's motivation, whether it be treats, toys, or something else and don't forget to play with him yourself!

On a different note, I used to have a dog who started chewing when he was a puppy. I made it absolutely clear to him that I was VERY unhappy when he chewed through my headphone cord, then gave him a length of denim from the scrap box and said, "This is for you." Ever since then, he'll only chew things you give to him explicitly.

Name that damn puppy already!

Shadow?

Duke?

Link <-- you could get one too!

I would try a food puzzle instead if the slow bowls were too easy. IMO, I would be worried about bloat too. Inhaling their food to the point they choke doesn't sound healthy. Others can comment, but my pup's eating behaviours haven't changed when he got older. He was a picky puppy and he's still picky. We leave his food out all day and he never eats it all.

Have you tried these? Heavy bottom wobbler, Round dispenser.

Those slowly dispense food, the holes are only so big so he'll have to slow down no matter what.

My family owns an English Mastiff. She swallowed one of the squirrels from this toy. After the initial shock (for her and us) we had a lovely evening of trying to control a 150lb Mastiff while attempting to "feed" her Hydrogen Peroxide. For things like toys they recommend feeding them bread first as well as it will encapsulate the toy/etc so that it doesn't wreck their throats on the way out.

Tip: we ended up soaking the bread in the peroxide and feeding that to her. Squirting it down her throat was a WWE Battle Royal, but soaking bread in it was a feast - freaking dogs. Then the throwing up began. And then we had two round balls of bread, one full of dog food and the other, low and behold, containing the missing squirrel.

Funny you say this. I had to do surgery twice yesterday on on of her toys. With this said, I don’t get the feeling that her sole objective is to destroy the toy. She shakes them around and plays more than she destroys.

These are 2 toys that she’s had for a while and hasn’t been able to destroy.

https://www.amazon.com/Nylabone-Flavor-Regular-Cheesesteak-Flavored/dp/B00WZ8WKYO

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00B4UR08K?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd

https://i.imgur.com/stNkYH0.jpg

Best - Bully sticks, he will chew through these things like crazy but it's worth it. He's stopped biting us by 5 months and hasn't destroyed anything in the house.

Worst - Kong Moose, at only 3 months old he had this thing torn apart with stuffing everywhere in about 5 minutes. We complained to amazon and they sent us a new one. The new one lasted about the same amount of time.