Thanks to COVID-19 we’re home a lot more than we used to be, which can be a dream come true for our furry friends. They’ve loved seeing more of us and we’ve gotten the benefit of unlimited love and affection. However, getting to spend more time around our dogs has had some unintended consequences. They might not be used to having to stay on the sidelines and entertain themselves during work hours, and you might have had to “vanish” a few of your dog’s more strident squeaky toys in the name of productivity. If you’ve had a hard time keeping your dog entertained while working from home, you might just need to expand your toy collection so they can feel loved even when you have to work. Here are a few options for keeping your dog stimulated during your 9-to-5, making sure they’re staying happy and healthy while you stay productive.
1. Hear Doggy! Ultrasonic Squeaker Dog Toy
- Orange Cat Flattie
- Ultrasonic, silent squeak that only dogs can hear
- Flat and understuffed so no messy fluff to pick up
- Perfect for any size of pooch
- The silent squeaker is perfect for the office and won't disturb your friends at work!
By this stage of working remotely, you’ve probably placed an embargo on any dog toy that makes too much noise. If your dog is missing their favorite squeeze toy, there’s a happy compromise: an ultrasonic toy that your dog can hear and you can’t!
2. Outward Hound Interactive Puzzle Game
- BEGINNER DOG PUZZLE: This level 1 interactive dog puzzle toy is an entertaining dog treat dispenser that will prepare your pup for more challenging games.
- MENTAL STIMULATION: Exercise your dog’s brain with 9 removable treat dispensing compartments that keep pups busy while redirecting destructive behaviors.
- SLOW FEEDER: The Dog Smart toy is a great way to slow down meal times to improve digestion and prevent bloat, as well as being a fun and entertaining dog enrichment toy.
- EASY TO CLEAN: Made of tough plastic, this durable dog activity toy can be hand washed with soap and water after the dog treat dispenser compartments have been emptied.
- INTERACTIVE FUN: Nina Ottosson Dog Puzzle Games are smart, stimulating, and challenging for your dog’s brain. Place the dog board game on the floor and encourage your pet to seek treats.
If you’re looking for a way to make mealtime more fun, try introducing a game element to your dog’s daily feeding. It’ll encourage your dog to slow down when eating and give them the stimulation of solving a puzzle, keeping them occupied for longer.
3. KONG Classic Dog Toy
- INSTINCTUAL NEEDS: The KONG Classic red rubber toy helps satisfy dogs' instinctual needs and provides mental stimulation. Healthy play is important for dogs' physical and mental development, emotions and behavior. By encouraging healthy play and satisfying instinctual needs, this toy helps solve chewing, separation anxiety, teething, boredom, weight management, crate training, digging, barking and more!
- FETCH TOY: The KONG Classic's unpredictable bounce makes for exciting games of fetch and other interactive play with your pet.
- AVERAGE CHEWING DOGS: The KONG Classic red rubber formula is created for average chewing dogs.
- GREAT FOR STUFFING: The stuffable KONG Classic is even more enticing when stuffed with kibble, peanut butter, KONG Easy Treat, Snacks or Ziggies. Dishwasher safe for easy clean up. BONUS: For an added challenge, freeze stuffed KONG for 4-6 hours before giving to your dog.
- VET RECOMMENDED: Veterinarians and trainers worldwide recommend the KONG Classic. Made in the USA. Globally Sourced Materials.
If your dog’s having a hard time understanding your work schedule, filling this KONG toy with a treat will keep them engaged and invested. Anything from a handful of treats to a serving of peanut butter hidden inside will have your dog off in their own little world for a good while.
4. PAW5 Wooly Snuffle Mat
- ENGAGE YOUR DOG’S SENSE OF SMELL - Puts your dog’s nose and brain to work by mimicking the hunt for food in nature.
- SIMPLY CHALLENGING - Encourages natural foraging skills.
- EASY-TO-FILL FEEDING MAT - Fun-to-use design and durable construction.
- MACHINE WASHABLE - Sustainably handmade from a combination of virgin and upcycled materials
- PERFECT FOR ALL DOGS - Any breed, any age, any size, all dogs and even potbelly pigs will love it!
This snuffle mat can be a great way to introduce a new element to dinner time for your furry best friend. While your dog hunts for their food in the folds of the mat, it helps their digestion by extending the the amount of time between bites and helps them feel like a real forager.
5. Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Squeaky Puzzle
- HIDE & SQUEAK FUN: The Hide A Squirrel dog puzzle is an easy way to get your furry friends engaged for hours of fun! Just fill the tree trunk with 6 stuffed squeaky squirrels, toss it, and let your dog's natural hunting instincts kick in!
- 2-IN-1 INTERACTIVE PLAY: Toss the squirrel-filled trunk, place it on the ground, or take the squeaky plush toys out and launch them for a game of fetch your dog is sure to love!
- CHALLENGING & IRRESISTIBLE: Keep boredom at bay and your curious canine mentally-stimulated while feeding their natural instincts to hunt with plush squeaky squirrels they won't be able to resist!
- GENTLE ON THE TEETH AND GUMS: The stuffed plush texture of the Hide-A-Squirrel dog toy is easy on the teeth making it a great choice for both puppies and adult dogs alike.
- PLAY IT SAFE: No toy is indestructible. Do not leave toys with unsupervised pets. Remove and replace toy if damaged.
This outdoorsy toy is two games in one. You can use the squirrels to play fetch or, if you have to clock out of play time, hide them in the “tree trunk” for your dog to investigate. Either way, your dog will be left feeling stimulated and loved.
6. Puzzle IQ Treat Ball
- 🐶【New Upgrade】- Upgrade with 100% natural rubber,which is Eco-friendly and safely.Thickened edges make the interactive dog toy more bite resistant and durable.
- 🐶【Healthy Feeding And Nutrition】- Fill the dog treat toy with your dog's favorite treats, promoting active and healthy slow feeding,as your dog plays and the rolls the dog treat ball, treats will fall out to reward them for being active.The interactive dog puzzle toy is a great way to slow down meal times to improve digestion and prevent bloat, as well as being a fun and entertaining dog enrichment toy.
- 🐶【Trains Your Dogs Brain】- This dog treat dispensing ball solving puzzles develops your dog's intellectual skills.Train your puppy with the dog puzzle toy to increase their eagerness to learn by pairing treats with playtime. Instead of the boring rubber dog toys and dog chew sticks.
- 🐶【Easy to attract dog's attention 】- Helps keep your dog occupied & mentally stimulated for long periods of time,reduce destructive behavior.The perfect size - Ideal dog toys for medium and big dogs.A perfect dog interactive toy for outdoor sports and training
- 🐶【Friendly Customer Service】- Friendly After-sale Service - Our relationship with our customers doesn’t end after the sale is complete. We’re here for you if you’re unsatisfied for any reason or have an issue with the UFO dog treat toy. Friendly customer service will ensure your satisfaction is our top most priority.
As your dog plays with this treat ball they’re rewarded for being active and playing, giving them a great way to pass the time while you work. Simply stock the ball with your dog’s favorite treats and watch them become enthralled.
7. ALLRIER Dog Chew Toy
- 【HEALTHY CHEWING】Why do dogs like chewing？Chewing is a natural behavior of dogs. We don't need to stop it, just guide it properly. ALLRIER's durable & tough dog toy is made of tpr, nontoxic and bite resistant extremely , support for heavy or aggressive chewers. Ensure your dog can play and chew it safely, and easy to clean.
- 【IDEAL DESIGN】Our new dog chew toy designed with 360 degree rubber granular cleaner around outside, and a double-layered sharp tooth cleaning mechanism in order to clean dog's teeth efficiently. Designed with the new powerful sucker keeps the chew toy fixed and can interactively train the dog's bite force.
- 【STRONG TOOTH】Clean your dog's teeth, make your dog healthier. Made with two types of hardness durable materials. Varying hardness provides extra satisfaction while dogs chewing. Many dogs suffer from bad breath and periodontitis due to poor oral hygiene, but chew toy can rub off the tartar and make your dog's teeth healthier.
- 【REDUCE BAD BEHAVIORS】Dear puppy is alone at home, are you still worried? Kill the boring time, relieve the anxiety and stress, to make dogs’ life more fulfilling. Our new upgraded dog rope toy can effectively help your dog release excess energy and prevent dog from bad behavior caused by long-term boredom. It enhances the dog's enthusiasm, and makes your relationship with the dog closer, improve the pet's intelligence and let its emotions be released.
- 【EXCELLENT SERVICE】Before you decide to choose this product, it's necessary to tell you that the suction cup of this toy can work better on a smooth and flat surface. Please not to use it on matte wooden floors, dusty walls and concrete surface.We are committed to designing the best toys for dogs, each of our products undergoes rigorous quality testing. We know that dog's behavior is unpredictable, so if you have any questions, please contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
If your dog is a big fan of tug-of-war but often lacks a partner, this toy will be perfect for them. Your dog can get a full day of play with the encouragement of a few hidden treats; this suction cup can hold up under even the roughest play until you’re ready to put it away and give your dog some well-earned cuddles.
Your dog might not be able to understand the intricacies of your work-life balance, but they can tell when they’re being ignored and when they’re being cared for. If your dog has started acting up around the house, why not take some time and show them you care by investing in making your house a more fun place for them to be? By giving them a way to entertain themselves you’re not only buying yourself some uninterrupted work time, but you’re sending them a message that they’re cared for as well.
