29 Interactive Dog Toys You'll Be So Glad You Bought For Your Dog BFF

1. A stuffed heartbeat toy that will serve as your dog's best friend, comforting companion, AND plaything, thus granting you perhaps the cutest photos that will ever grace your camera roll. You're welcome!

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Promising review: "I debated on buying this but I am so glad I did. We had a 6 hour drive home after picking up two puppies and they both snuggled up and slept. This also helped in the first few months with puppies sleep. My dog is now almost a year & he still carries this around and is so gentle with it. The batteries have not been replaced and still work, and we kept it on most days & nights in the first few weeks." —Amber

Get it from Amazon for $31.96+ (available in six colors).

2. A puzzle treat ball to nose around for hours and hours, making playtime more stimulating than just throwing them a bone (literally).

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Promising review: "Very fun and mentally stimulating. It is so fascinating to watch your dog trying to figure out the puzzles to receive the rewards. It is a pain to clean though! So many nooks and crannies but so worth it. I also used this with my cats who loved it as well. Such a fun and stimulating activity to enjoy with your fur babies (:" —Kris

Get it from Amazon for $7.91+ (available in 30 styles).

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3. A retractable hanging tug rope for your tug-of-war obsessed tank. This toy keeps any sharp parts away from your dog's mouth so they can tug without fear!

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Promising review: "I have a 4-month-old terrier mix that is obsessed with tug of war. This is set up on our tree and she loves it! Makes us laugh every time she plays." —Jennifer

Get it from Amazon for $15.88+ (available in three sizes/styles).

4. A giggle ball that emanates a plethora of sounds that will pique their interest but not drive you up the wall, which is important because your pooch will certainly be rolling it around 24/7.

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Promising review: "This is such a funny toy. It keeps my puppy entertained. It makes the funniest noises; I laugh every time I hear my dog playing with it. At first my pup was kind of scared of it, but now he's super curious and loves to push it around with his nose to hear the sound. It's hilarious!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $14.97+ (available in three colors).

5. A Barkbox rip-and-reveal plushie with a rippable outer layer, revealing another toy inside as well as a squeaker — so it's like buying your tear-happy pooch three toys in one, all of which they can't technically destroy. Win-win-win.

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Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available for small, medium, and large dogs and in multiple styles).

6. A tooth-cleaning toy that does it all: bounce, squeak, last through your crazy dog's chewing, and brush their teeth for you while you breathe a sigh of relief and put your feet up.

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Promising review: "I was amazed at how much my dog loves this. I spread a little dog toothpaste on it after brushing his teeth and give it to him as a reward. He can’t wait to get the reward so he comes running and jumps up into my lap every night when it’s time to brush teeth, then spends about an hour chewing and playing with it while I relax and enjoy a Netflix TV episode." —Annie1RN

Get it from Amazon for $12.79+ (available in four sizes and seven styles).

7. A 2-in-1 Kong Jumbler ball that produces a limitless combination of ways to play with your active pup: hold by the handles for tug-of-war, press down for the squeaker, or simply let them go to town on the tough exterior with the promise of the tennis ball inside.

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Promising review: "This is probably the favorite toy ball of at least one of our Australian Shepherds. She runs around with it like it is her baby. We throw it and she loves to go after it. It has lasted outdoors in the winter and summer heat of the south for almost three years. We just purchased a new one. Wouldn't be without one." —Cher

Get it from Chewy for $14.99+ (available in two sizes).

8. A triangle tug toy made from 100% natural rubber and cotton so you know your dog is slobbering over and aggressively biting the best materials you can offer them.

Wild One

Promising review: "This toy is great for high energy and strong dogs like my own who tend to obsess over toys and chew through them in a day. The toy is still in tip-top shape and my dog absolutely loves it! I couldn't be happier! The colors are also identical to the photos, which was very reassuring. I got mine in the deep blue and it's so cute." —Maggie S.

Get it from Wild One for $15+ (available in standard and small sizes and seven colors).

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9. A flopping fish toy that yes, is technically for cats, but just scroll through these dog owner review photos and tell me that these pups aren't having the time of their freaking life! Ahhhhh!!!!!

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Promising review: "Got this for my two-year-old Bernedoodle for Christmas (yes I buy my dogs Christmas presents 😂). Anyway, my dog is very particular about his toys and he LOVES this thing. Hasn’t put it down since I gave it to him. It flips and flops every time he touches it. He prances around the house with it flopping in his mouth all day long, he’s very proud of his catch." —Melissa Odsather

Get it from Amazon for $10.39+ (available in seven different fish).

10. A doggie bubble wand and solution formulated to be completely canine-friendly, so you and your special furry friend can chase bubbles together like you're re-enacting your nightly dreams.

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Sniffingtons is an Etsy small biz that makes unique gifts and toys for your furry friends.

Promising review: "My dogs adore these! After getting them used to the bubbles popping so it didn't scare them anymore, they now go absolutely wild when I pull them out and say 'bubbles.' Bonus being the sugar cookie flavor smells delicious!" —Marissa Shea

Get it from Sniffingtons on Etsy for $8.50 (available in 15 scents, or unscented).

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13. A light-up ball alluringly made to catch their attention and keep them occupied for hours. Especially fun for senior doggies who have trouble spotting regular balls, so they can feel like a puppy again.

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Promising review: "My dog is very picky about toys. He absolutely loves this thing! He's figured out how to pick it up and toss it so the lights come on (and I don't have to constantly throw it for him). He runs to it first thing in the morning and starts playing. It seems very sturdy and well made, and it is easy for him to pick up due to the cutouts. It's a little heavy for a smaller dog (he's 25 lbs.) but he figured it out and just doesn't carry it far. Great little interactive toy." —twinkleshops

Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%).

14. A West Paw treat dispenser you'll secretly think is fun too, because you can customize and change up what you stuff in there to keep your hungry pup busy.

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Check out West Paw's Instagram page for tons of mesmerizing Toppl creations submitted by dog owners! And just for kicks, here are some other dogs living their best lives on Instagram.

Promising review: "My dog loves these things. I use the small and large together and fill them with pate dog food, Greek yogurt, etc. and put them in the freezer so they last longer. Not a dent on them and my dog is 75 lbs. and can eat a 12-inch monster bully stick in an hour." —Mizzely

"This is hands down the best 'toy' I have gotten for my pup. He is incredibly food-driven and this will keep him occupied for a solid half hour — I've also used it to help with teething, filling it with yogurt/PB/pumpkin, and freezing it. Even when empty he loves to toss it around!" —MR20

Get it from Petco for $19.95+ (available in two sizes and assorted colors, chosen by Petco).

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15. A rubber football treat dispenser that's bouncy, durable, and a total touchdown for even the toughest chewing pups in the game.

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Promising review: "We’ve had this toy for a couple of months now with no damage which is a win in my book! It’s very easy to push treats of many different sizes into it but fairly difficult for the dogs to get out which is always the goal here. Definitely recommend." –Blix

Get it from Chewy for $7.99+ (available in two sizes).

16. A bouncy fetch toy for the pup who gets bored with playing standard fetch. The tassels and aerodynamic nature of this toy will tantalize your doggie who loves to tug and chew a little bit too!

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Promising review: "Perfect for my power chewer! My Golden Retriever can destroy almost anything in no time. Not this! She loves this thing and it's still holding up under her chewing prowess!" —Christy

Get it from Amazon for $10.54+ (available in a variety of sizes and styles).

17. A soccer ball with grab tabs because your dog isn't allowed around regular balls anymore for unnamed erm... deflation reasons.

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Promising review: "My dog loves this thing. She immediately knew to use the straps to pick it up which I thought was very cute. I did tell her to use the straps and she does fully understand English, so I don't know what I was surprised about. She loves grabbing it by one of the straps and shaking the s*** out of it before bringing it back to me. It's much smaller than an actual soccer ball, probably about 6 inches in diameter." —Jeremy B

Get it from Amazon for $12.99+ (available in a variety of colors and and styles).

18. A classic Kong treat dispenser dog owners swear by for the versatility of play and sweet, sweet peace you'll receive as your pup snuffles and munches their way to satisfaction.

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Promising review: "My rough-and-tumble dog, who destroys toys in a manner of minutes, has had one of these for almost four years now and it doesn’t even LOOK beat up. She’s rough with this thing — smacking it into walls, shoving it into doors, and on one memorable occasion, pushing it down a full flight of stairs (it didn’t even bust open, didn’t even untwist at ALL). She still goes up to this thing and will ask for it when she knows it’s dinner time. Cannot recommend the Wobbler enough, it’s a wonderful product. It’s loud on hardwood floors and I will bet you is tougher than most if not all of your floor-level decorations. The hole in it is large enough to dispense most kibbles without just dumping food everywhere as it goes. It also holds A LOT. My beastie gets 3/4 a cup at a time, but this thing could hold 2 full cups no problem (I have the large version). And even after almost four years of heavy use, it still goes together and unscrews just fine. Do yourself a favor, get you and your dog(s) a Wobbler." —Livvy

Get it from Chewy for $14.99+ (available in small or large).

19. A giggle ball treat dispenser with a grippable rope so your play-motivated, sound-motivated, or treat-motivated pup can multitask to their busy heart's content.

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Promising review: "Thank you for making this toy! My newly adopted blind puppy can play fetch in the yard with the other dogs because of this ball. I roll it along the ground and he can follow the sound to fetch it and bring it back to me. It has been such a joy to watch him play with this ball. Very sturdy. Holds up to this tough chewer." —Dog Mom Dani

Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 10%).

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20. A puzzle feeder because your dog is a smarty-pants and they should they deserve to be treated as such, especially during mealtimes.

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Promising review: "Our 15-week-old Aussie/Heeler LOVES this puzzle. He will carry it around the house hoping that we’ll put treats in it for him. He chews on it, scrapes his claws on it, and throws it around the house and it’s still in one piece! Great starter puzzle — now we just have to find something more complicated for him :)" —Erin

Get it from Amazon for $9.59+ (available in three colors).

21. A snuffle mat with little squeaky carrots your pup will take pride in planting all over the house, or snuffling treats out of the pockets, or inventing their new fun game that will, most importantly, keep them busy while you rest!

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Promising review: "This is my chihuahua's favorite toy right now. I take one big jerky and break it into little pieces, put some in the little pocket openings of each carrot, larger pieces in the bottom of each big felt hole, and then stuff the carrots in the holes at different heights — it takes him a good 10-15 minutes to get all the little pieces of treat and keeps him busier than any other puzzle toys we've tried before. I love that you can play with this in a few different ways to keep it tricky and interesting, it's a little different every time. My dog is obsessed! P.S. My dog is an old little chihuahua, not interested in chewing on things or ripping them apart. He's not a huge slobbery chewer or a puppy — not sure how durable this would be for other dogs. This will last us a long time though and the felt cups have held up to him scratching/biting at them quite a lot." —Shannon Jennings

Get it from Amazon for $22.94+ (available in small or large).

22. An interactive treat dispenser that wobbles, so your dog can feel like they're hunting for their food (even though they've never even been outside unsupervised before).

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Promising review: "I have been saying 'I should go on Amazon and give this toy a five-star review' since I purchased it in 2016, just over four years ago. Well, today’s the day. Purchased when she was only a 4-month-old pup, this is one of Lucy’s favorite all-time toys. She loves playing with it when we are busy, when she just wants a snack, or when she just wants to make some good loud rattly noises. Kibble is all she needs in there to keep her happy. She learned quickly to use her head and feet to push it around, though as an impatient pup she tried chewing it open at the top to no avail, henceforth all the toothmarks. This toy is VERY durable; I expect we will never have to buy a new one. The added texture from her chewing helps to collect all the long hair off the carpet too—mine and my daughters—BONUS! At first, she would roll it over the vent and then stand there and do her cute little puppy bark at her lost treats, but soon she learned to gently pick it up and carry it away from the vent to avoid such disappointments. She will also carry it to us to have it filled when it’s empty. And of course, we do because that face! Oh my goodness she’s so cute." —Ludwig

Get it from Amazon for $18.35 (available in small or large).

23. A bite-activated animated toy complete with a squeaker and floppy leg motion so you can just sit there while your pooch goes nuts playing by themselves — battery-free!

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Promising review: "This frog is priceless! My Archie looked shocked when he tried his first bite into the squeaker and the legs sprung out. How I wish that my phone had been with me to take a picture of his expression. This toy is, so far, the best goDog toy for durability. Archie is a chewer and by this time, his other toys would be without squeakers. This frog must be extra chew-proof. Honestly, this is the cutest darn frog around and it makes him happy! P.S. He did remove the mouth, but it's still adorable." —Joyce Ann, Florida

Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 12 styles).

24. A teaser pole reviewers say is a miracle indoor toy for those rainy days when a long, exhausting walk is out of the question. Plus, it has training benefits for doggies who need some help with impulse control.

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Promising review: "I am blown away by how much my dogs love this toy. I have two boxers that are very high energy so I was looking for something that could wear them out quickly on days I don't necessarily have a lot of time to devote to playing with them out in the yard. This definitely does the trick. I'll play with them for 10 minutes and by the time we come back inside they're both laying on top of the air vents with their tongues hanging out the side of their mouths. They would literally play until they passed out if I'd let them. It is probably the only toy I've ever had for them where I am able to play with both of them at the same time instead of having to alternate which one I play with. The little animal at the end of the rope is torn up, smelly, and so covered in slobber that it is now permanently crunchy feeling, but they still love it. We have to keep it up on a shelf in the laundry room when I'm not outside playing with them with it." —Tyne P.

Get it from Amazon for $18.49 (available with a variety of tails).

25. A singing mouse toy your furry friend will refuse to relinquish, perhaps to the detriment of your ears. But anything to see your four-legged BFF happy, right?

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Promising review: "We have two small dogs and they love this toy. So much so that I think it has created a rift in their relationship as they spend much of their time staring at it and then growling at each other to see who will be the first to act and grab it. The song it plays is pretty adorable, but be forewarned that you will find yourself humming or singing it out loud in public at some point, and from there on out your feelings about the toy might change. But your dog's won't." —D.

Get it from Amazon for $7.99.

26. An interactive treat puzzle with multiple sections for food, plus little tricks and obstacles that'll keep your pup focused and cause them to do some hardcore sniffin'.

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Promising review: "We've had this product quite a few months now. I wanted to wait to do a review. My dog LOVES this toy. The dog has to lift the red lids to get to the top compartments and remove the white bones then slide the top compartments to get to the second level of compartments. It didn't take long to learn what he needed to do but he still loves getting the toy with treats inside. He rips the red lids off the top compartments instead of just lifting them up. They are very durable and don't show any damage from him doing that. We are all very happy with this product. Highly recommend." –sweetvettegal

Get it from Amazon for $7+ (available in 30 styles).

27. A crunchy and squeaky burrow toy located at the crossroads where nesting doll meets chew toy. Whether you want your doggo searching for mini avocados inside of a burrito or socks n' undies from a duffle bag, every style of this toy is sure to be a hit amongst furry friends and humans!

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reviewer photo of the burrito and mini avocado toy

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Promising review: "From the moment I took this toy out of the Amazon package, my dogs went nuts for these. I think it’s the fact that the pizza pieces squeak and crackle that has made them my dogs’ favorite toy. Perfect size for both my 10-pound dog and my 20-pound dog. They love this toy so much that I’m going to buy a second one to keep in the closet for when they’ve torn through this one!" –NPD_NYC

Get it from Amazon for $10.32+ (available in four styles).

28. A colorful pair of octopus squeak toys with long tentacles that are great for tug-of-war and big heads that are ideal for chew time. Either way, your fur baby will be ~octo-pied~ 🐶+🐙=❤️.

reviewer photo of their dog standing next to three octopus toys in orange, blue, and purple

reviewer photo of their two dogs playing tug-of-war with a green octopus toy

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Promising review: "My dog routinely rips up plush squeaky toys in a couple of days, so when she tore one of the legs right away it was no surprise. But two months later the rest of the octopus is still intact and it’s her favorite toy, so it gets a lot of rough play. Very durable! Best plush toy I’ve ever bought." –Hillseekr

Get a set of two from Amazon for $12.79 (available in four color sets).

29. A tree trunk of squeaky squirrel friends your pup will love for both play and cuddle time. Whether they're sniffing through the openings in the log, chewing on the all of the many squeaky bits, or curling up at the end of a long, hard zoomies sesh, this toy will keep them company!

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Promising review: "We have a boxer mix pup that is wild and stubborn. I have bought her countless toys, bones, etc. She never really holds interest in any. Enter the squirrel log. I won't say she fell in love and plays for hours or anything extreme but she plays with it for a few mins here and there and goes back to it frequently. She generally destroys everything but instead nuzzles and loves on these little squirrels. I find them all over the house. We put them back in the log and she immediately gets them out and carries them around again. This dog is generally unimpressed by all dog toys but actually plays with this one, so this pup mama is impressed. For size reference, we ordered the XL. The pup is currently 6 months, 35 pounds, roughly knee-height. It is a good size for her." –Jengy

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