{"id":22761,"date":"2022-12-12T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-12T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=22761"},"modified":"2022-12-06T14:00:56","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T21:00:56","slug":"active-dog-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/pets\/active-dog-toys","title":{"rendered":"Best Active Dog Toys for the Restless Pup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many people don\u2019t realize dogs need mental stimulation as much as physical activity. This is especially true for puppies and active dog breeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They also don\u2019t realize that you need a mix of thinking and physical work. It turns out that even 15 minutes of mental stimulation<\/a> can tire your pup out as much as a 30-minute active game or exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever seen an agility trial where the border collies herd sheep, it\u2019s clear the dog is thinking and responding to the trainer\u2019s signals. After a few hours of that, everyone will be tired! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re like me, you don\u2019t have hours a day to spend training Trixie to stalk sheep, nor do you have any sheep handy. Even if you did, you\u2019d still want active dog toys for the downtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of our favorite active dog toys for your doggie\u2019s enrichment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Active Dog Toys for Mental Stimulation: Puzzle Toys <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Nina Ottosson line of problem-solving interactive dog toys wins two paws up from dogs everywhere. These treat puzzle toys come in four difficulty levels, so you can start your active dog out with a Level 1 puzzle toy and work up to a Level 4. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Small and big dogs love the problem-solving combination of nose work and pawing to get to the hidden treats or kibble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puppy Smart Level 1 Interactive Dog Puzzle Toy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hide a little kibble under these dog bones and let your dog loose to sniff out the goodies. You can vary where (and what) you hide under the bones to keep your pup guessing. This puzzle toy also works as a way to slow down your dog\u2019s eating if your pup is prone to gulping his meals. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Puppy Smart Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Blue<\/h3>\n\t\t\t

The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Puppy Smart interactive dog puzzle is a fun way to get your dog excited about problem solving games! This level 1 dog puzzle toy features nine treat hiding compartments that can be filled with your pup\u2019s favorite treats and covered with nine dog bones that release the tasty scent of treats through the top hole. Place on the ground and watch your dog use his noggin as…<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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