Best dog toys for treats, chewing and play

What would a best dog toy list be without this rubber toy by KONG. The ever-so-popular KONG - Classic Dog Toy has been a hit with dogs and their owners for years now. Not only is it super durable and fun to chew, but you can also pack it with their favourite treats or soft pastes, so your dog will also spend hours of fun trying to get to their treats.

Customer review: "We bought this Kong as an upgrade to his puppy Kong as he got older and he truly loves it. We try and mix it up what we fill it with for him so he doesn't get bored but so far so good he will sit playing with it for hours at a time."

There's plenty going on with this PawsOnlyUK Treat Dispenser Dog Toy Ball to prevent any signs of boredom with your dog. The clever design of the ball with side slits and a hollow centre allows you to put snacks and treats in it. The rubber nodules also help to clean your pooch's teeth and gums as they attempt to get the treats out.

Customer review: "Kept him entertained, slowed down his eating (he's very food oriented) and he has issues with his teeth and gums, so having to work to get a snack by using his teeth, whilst it's also soft enough to be gentle on his gums, and stimulating his brain. Overall, excellent value for money. Also got one for my friend's dog, and it's one of the very few balls/toys she hasn't destroyed in a week lol."

If your pooch just can't get enough of a classic ball game, we think they'll love this extra durable ball for your games of fetch. With an extra-thick natural rubber core, these tough ChuckIt! Ultra Ball Dog Toys are designed for long-term use, and they also float, so you won't have to worry about them losing it in water.

Customer review: "Bounce is good, it's light to carry and easy to rinse clean to get all the doggy spit off haha the colour is perfect to find it in the grass and in water, the bright orange. It floats well so you can throw it out in deep water too. The only reason I buy new ones is that my damn dog is so daft she somehow loses them in our own house!"

There's nothing better than a simple tennis ball to entertain a dog. It is £8 well spent for this pack of 12 Petface Super Tennis Balls For Dogs that you can use to perfect outdoor training exercises and keep your dog fit and active. The Petface tennis ball measures 6.35cm in diameter, so should fit in most dog ball launchers to save your throwing arm.

Our review by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "My cocker spaniel has an overflowing box of toys, yet he won't go anywhere without his beloved tennis ball. A pack of 12 is definitely worth it because it means he has three for the house, two for outside, one for the car and any that get lost can be quickly replaced. Of course, because he carries it around so much, the felt can get pretty smelly and dirty, but they can survive a couple of washing machine trips before they fall apart."

This is as much of a toy for you as it is for your dog, and it will save your arms from constantly throwing and playing fetch. All you need to do is load one of the balls into the spring action and press the trigger to blast it over 50ft in the air, and watch your dog tire out after a few rounds. It's also got a clever hands-free pick-up system, simply place the gun over the ball, and it will 'grab' it.

Our review by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "This Nerf blaster provides endless hours of fun and was really handy in lockdown when our arms grew tired of throwing his balls. The hands-free pick-up means you don't need to bend right down to the ground, which is often because my dog doesn't bring the ball close enough to me on return! It also has a ball holder for a second backup ball, so you can keep firing without stopping and waiting."

The PetSafe Automatic Ball Launcher Dog Toy is a very popular product for large dogs. This interactive launcher has nine distance settings and six ball angle settings, with the launcher throwing between 2.5-9m. It also has motion sensors to detect and protect people and pets standing in front of the launch area. There is also an automatic rest mode after 15 minutes for safe play time and training features.

Customer review: "My sprocker spaniel loves this she would play with it all day if I let her, it does go off every so often but I think that's just the motion sensor as she stands too close sometimes, she has learnt what the noises mean and isn't frightened by them and even plays with it when we aren't in the room I would really recommend it if your dog loves to play with the ball gives u a rest when you have jobs to do."

This AWOOF Snuffle Feeding Mat is super fun for your dog as it allows you to hide small treats and toys deep inside the mat, which they will go wild over trying to find what you've hidden. The toy is portable, so you can easily take it with you and play hide and seek on the go. It trains your dog's smell, consumes your dog's energy and keeps them occupied.

Customer review: "Puppy has been playing with it all day. Kept him entertained having his lunch on it! He's been digging and chewing at the empty mat for ages and no damage at all. It also seems to be his favourite new nap place instead of a fluffy, memory foam bed!!"

It's all about strategy in this interactive Trixie Dog Activity Flip Board. This puzzle toy is filled with things your dog needs to flip, switch or lift up to unveil their treats. You may need to guide your dog the first go, but after that, the simple board game will keep them distracted for a brief while until all the treats disappear.

Customer review: "I bought this item to give my dog a challenge and keep her active. It took some encouragement from me but she did finally manage to get the treats out. Over time she has remembered what to do and now tries to cheat by pulling out the platforms as I'm filling it with treats. The item is made out of hard plastic which makes it durable, easy to clean and sturdy enough for your dog to be a little giddy whilst trying to figure out what to do to get their treats."

This Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy is great to give to your pup when they're in need of a little distraction. The treats are placed in the top hole, and your dog will need to flip it to move along the treats to pop out the other end. Can be quite a noisy game but will entertain them for at least 10-20 minutes.

Our review by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "My cocker spaniel Dash is always entertained by this toy. It does tend to end up at the other side of the room quite quickly as he flips it and shoves it with his paw and snout because he can't quite hold it in his mouth, but he will always succeed in getting those treats! I only tend to pop in three or five small pieces of his food as any more, and they fall out before you get to give it to the dog to play with."

Fingers crossed, your pooch doesn't get too overexcited with this soft toy and destroy it within minutes. Best for smaller dogs and puppies, this plush Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle features three mini squirrels that you can hide and your dog needs to pull out. Or turn it into a game of fetch if you're not busy and throw the squirrels for your pooch to bring back.

Customer review: "The best thing about this product is that it is durable, considering our little monster loves destroying things. I think the toy is mostly for the puppies rather than older dogs, but she still loves playing with it from time to time."

A little bit different to the Classic Lickimat Buddy, the Lickimat Slomo version has deeper pockets to take whole treats as well as wet food or paste. There are a variety of textured surfaces for your pooch to explore, and it's great for dental health too. The plastic is extremely durable, but overzealous dogs will still no doubt manage to chew it in one way or another!

Our review by Commercial Content Editor, Natalie Corner: "My dog's last Lickimat lasted a good couple of years, but he loves to chew the edges, and in his attempts to lick every last morsel of food from it, the tiny nodules slowly disappeared where he'd managed to pull the tiny bits off. This is our second Lickimat, and he enjoys eating a mixture of food from it, but we just have to remember to take it off him when he's finished otherwise,e he starts chewing the corners!"

This TastyBone Trio Nylon Chicken Flavour Large Dog Chew Toy is full of tasty chicken flavours, so your chewing dog will not be able to get enough of it. It's made from a 100 per cent virgin nylon so that it's guaranteed to last from all that chewing and gnawing, and it features knobbly bits throughout to give your hound different textures to explore. We've linked to the large/x large size, but it comes in a variety of sizes and flavours, so you can find one that is a perfect match for your pooch.

Customer review: "I bought this about a year ago for a husky cross pup whose bite is good enough to shred plastic bottles in a few minutes and therefore most chews have a limited lifespan, regardless of how tough they're supposed to be. She wasn't fussed about it for a few weeks and I thought it had been wasted money, but she slowly started to chew on it more and more and now it's the only toy that's managed to last. It's handled dedicated chew sessions and the shape seems to be easy for her to balance between her paws. The ends are being whittled away, but all pieces seem to be absolutely tiny It is solid enough that it could be considered a suitable weapon in a game of Cluedo, so this is definitely one not to throw."