I’ve been meaning to write about some of our favorite toys and dog gear for some time and a gift guide seems like the perfect way to do it.
It’s hard to believe it’s my baby beagle’s 2nd Christmas. He is so loved and I hate that he is growing up so fast. He really is a part of our family.
Over the last year, we’ve probably purchased close to 100 different toys, beds, crates and treats. There are definitely toys that we no are going to last no more than 10 minutes, basically anything stuffed. Then there are things that we’ve used almost everyday for months. I’ve put together my list of awesome products that are worth the investment and might even give you 15 minutes of time to yourself once in a while.
Treat Balls:
OMG. Treat balls. Both of the trainers we worked with when Pettitte was a wee pup suggested treat balls. It slows down the time it takes for a dog to eat their meal and makes them work for their food. As P is a huge food hound, these have revolutionized our life. Pettitte immediately mastered the task of rolling the ball with is paw or nose to get the food to come out, but it still takes him at least 10 minutes to finish his meal. We use the soft Omega Paw Tricky Treat ball on hard surfaces and the IQ Treat Ball on soft surfaces. The IQ ball is nice because you can make it more difficult, but it’s super loud on non-carpeted floors. Must have for puppy owners!
Kong:
Again, life saver. P never had much separation anxiety and we may owe that to the kong. We give him a kong filled with peanut butter and dog food each morning and he happily trots to his kennel and doesn’t even notice when we leave.
This wins for longest distraction time. I timed it the first time I gave it to P and it took him 22 minutes to finish the treats. I use it even without the proper treat inserts because you can stuff it with anything.
Brindle Super Soft Memory Foam Dog Bed.
I swear that Pettitte sleeps better on this bed than any bed he’s had before. He is in such a deep sleep when I come home, it’s crazy. I think he prefers it to our bed! This bed is also pretty affordable on amazon, way cheaper than beds at most pet supply stores.
Antlers
Antlers are really great because they last forever and they aren’t smelly. If I was watching Pettitte’s weight, I’d also like that they are low in calories. The best prices I have found are on bestbullysticks.
These are great training tool because it doesn’t take any time at all for your dog to consume the treat and refocus. It’s also only 1 calorie per lick. There are lots of fun flavors and it lasts a while, so they are a good value.
I love this for gifts to our doggy friends and petty’s siblings. It’s always fun to see what the new cool dog toys are!
These dog bags changed my life. They are everything. They provide you FOUR layers of protection when cleaning up after your dog. I really could go on and on, but these are a game changer.
I wish you and your pets a happy holiday if you are celebrating and hopefully you enjoyed this dog toy round up. Let me know what is on your dog’s wish list.
That dog bed will definitely be loved by our pets! They will surely have a great sleep in it. Such a perfect gift for your dogs or cats.