The Best Dog Toys of 2019

We've compiled a list of the best dog toys of 2019. There's a top toy for every dog here, so be sure to check them all out!

Best Toy for Mental Stimulation – Beginners: Gambling Tower

Key Features:

• Three pull-out platforms
• Three hidden compartments in the base covered by cones that cannot be knocked over: they must be lifted straight up
• Non-slip rubber feet

Overview:

Teach your dog a new trick! With this Gambling Tower, dogs earn tasty rewards by pulling on ropes to slide platforms out which then drop a treat out of the bottom. A great puzzle toy for beginners!

Price: $20.95

Best Toy for Mental Stimulation – Intermediate: Puzzle Brick Toy

Key Features:

• Three different ways of opening the 20 compartments
• Four removeable bones and eight openable/ slideable pieces
• Non-slip base

Overview: 

It’s fun. It feeds. It’s a challenge your dog needs! Dogs have to move, slide, and pop open compartments to find their treats. Mental stimulation is an important part of health and wellness and can prevent behavioural problems, which makes this a must-have toy!

Price: $19.99

Best Toy for Aggressive Chewers: Chew Bone

Key Features:

• Made of food grade nylon instead of rubber
• Bacon flavoured
• Promotes oral health

Overview:

While the company claims this toy isn’t indestructible, many of the reviews state it is. Built for aggressive chewers, this bacon-flavoured toy helps keep teeth healthy while your dog plays.

Price: From $12.99

Best Toy for Small Dogs: No Stuffing Squeaky Toy

Key Features:

• No stuffing to ensure a long life with no mess
• Three squeakers in each toy
• Made with hand-selected materials and tested for quality

Overview:

These soft toys are excellent for small-medium sized dogs. Without stuffing, there’s no chance your pet will make a mess all over the house. Each toy contains three squeakers for maximum fun! Not recommended for aggressive chewers.

Price: $15.99

Best Mulit-Functional Toy: Rope and Rubber Chew Toy

Key Features:

• Made from non-toxic, bite resistant material
• Maintains oral health and has a minty aroma
• Can add treats into the grooves for a special treat

Overview:

This multi-functional chew toy will keep your dog entertained for hours! It helps clean your dog’s teeth and can be filled with treats or kibbles for added fun! It can also be used for fetch or tug-or-war to increase your bond.

Price: From $13.99

Best Toy for Active Dogs: Paraflight Disc

Key Features:

• Aerodynamic shape allows for longer flight
• Durable, multilayer nylon interior
• Soft rubber edge that won't harm your dog's mouth

Overview:

Designed for flight, these toys are a great choice for dogs who like to run. Made with a soft rubber edge that is gentle on your dog’s mouth. Floats on water and made with bright colours for easy visibility.

Price: From $ 7.95

Best Feeding Toy: Snuffle Mat

Key Features:

• Non-slip backing to prevent messes
• Has ties for rolling up for storage
• Made from polar fleece to be soft and comfortable on your dog's nose

Overview:

If you haven’t heard of a snuffle mat, that’s okay, now’s your chance to read up! This ingenious mat relieves stress, encourages slow feeding, and engages your dog’s sense of smell. You fill the mat with treats or kibbles and let your dog find them all. It’s machine washable for easy cleanup.

Price: From $25.99

Best Plush Toy: Panda Hide and Seek

Key Features:

• Three removable pandas
• Squeakers in each of the pandas
• Interactive for mental stimulation

Overview:

It’s “Hide and Squeak” for dogs! Place the squeaky pandas in their bamboo home and watch your dog sniff them out. Also available as a Meerkat Den or Monkeys in a banana.

Price: From $12.99