A bored dog gets into mischief, which is why it's important to keep your furry friend entertained with interactive and stimulating toys. But when you need a toy the dog can play with alone, hide-and-seek puzzle toys are great to have on hand—especially for those moments when you don't have time to play with your pup yourself.
One of our favorite interactive toys for bored dogs — this Hide-A-Squirrel Interactive Puzzle Toy — is on sale on Amazon for 35% off, but with a $2 on-page coupon, you can get it for just $10 right now. It's a great way to keep your high-energy pup entertained during the late spring rain showers.
This hide-and-seek puzzle toy from Outward Hound is one of the easiest ways to keep your four-legged friend entertained for hours on end. Simply toss the three plush squirrels into the plush tree trunk and throw it to your pup, and they'll stay stimulated for hours as their hunting instincts kick in while they try to unearth the squirrels. Plus, it's a two-for-one dog toy as well. You can get a good game of fetch going by tossing the squeaky squirrels at them.
It's also a great toy for dogs who have teeth and gum issues. The soft, plush material isn't damaging to their teeth. Of course, as with all dog toys, remember to supervise your dog when they're playing alone. These toys aren't designed to be indestructible so you should replace them if they become damaged.
Still, for furry friends who seem bored, this puzzle toy is a fun way to keep them mentally agile. In fact, this toy alone has nearly 97,000 reviews on Amazon and a 4.3-star rating who say it's a cute and interactive toy.
"My dogs very rarely get so obsessed over a single toy, but they go crazy trying to steal this one from one another!" said one reviewer.
"When I'm working and she gets bored, this game will come out and keep her busy while I work," said another reviewer. "We've had it for a year now, and she still loves it, and it's held up very well. Sometimes she will even grab the tank and just shake it like crazy. She's not very gentle with it but it's held up extremely well."
"She loves, loves, loves the little squirrels - they are her little babies and she loves to carry them around," said another reviewer who purchased it for a puppy. "The cat actually likes the little squirrels too. Awesome toy, definitely a keeper."
Keep in mind that the toy comes in sizes small to extra-large, so you can find the right one for your breed of dog. Prices and discounts vary by size.
