The Best Dog Training Toys in 2022

Labeled as virtually indestructible by Monster K9 Dog Toys, this strong rubber ring is a perfect example of the better chew toys available worldwide. If you happen to be housing a dog that has a particularly strong bite and a tendency to ruin every chew toy you’ve ever purchased for them, Monster K9’s Ultra Durable ChewRing could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s an industrial-strength rubber chew toy, tested and approved by thousands of dogs across the world. It’s also 100% non-toxic and isn’t made of any hard synthetic materials. Your dog will be able to sink their teeth into this toy without you worrying about replacing it the very next day. As if it couldn’t get any better, there’s also a lifetime replacement guarantee on this item, just in case your dog does manage to bite through it. Reviews from dog owners have shown that it takes a heavy dog and a lot of power to manage such a feat!

While this is the classic KONG Natural Rubber Dog Toy, KONG also offers three other types of this same toy, each being effective for the different needs that your dog may have. For example, the classic rubber toy is for average toy chewers, but there’s also a toy for dogs in their senior years that has a bit more give so that your older dogs won’t hurt their teeth. The KONG rubber toy made our list of the best dog toys available because it has so many ways to benefit your pup. From providing interactive dog toys that your canine friend can chew on to giving you a treat-dispensing toy that you can leave for your dog while you aren’t at home, KONG has provided a toy that meets a range of needs. Keep your dog entertained, have your dog’s favorite treat at the ready, or just let your dog chew away at this rubber toy.

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Though we like the orange fox version of this toy the most, Sedioso also offers their plush toy as a very American eagle and a unique brown hippo that has a unicorn horn. The toy has twisted ropes attached to act as “legs”, which turns it into a great tug toy, and even makes it great for playing fetch with your pup. Dogs love toys that can be used for multiple activities, and there’s no better way to keep your dog busy than to offer them a toy that is soft, squeaky, and can be chewed. We’d caution against anyone wanting to play tug of war with this toy, though, as several reviewers have written about the fragile connection between the rope legs and the body of the toy. Because of this, dog owners may wish to simply treat this as a fun fetch toy that their gentler dogs can carry around with them. Senior dogs, especially, would enjoy something like this.

Goughnuts are aware that they can’t make a truly indestructible toy for dogs, even though that would be every dog’s dream. Despite this, they’ve given in their best shot with their Dog Pull Toy, which is designed for aggressive power chews, such as Pit Bulls and German Shepherds. If your dog enjoys a rough game of tug of war or chewing on their standard dog toys until they inevitably fall apart, this dog toy from Goughnuts could be the perfect solution to keep your dog’s attention.

More similar to a cat toy than anything you might be used to seeing for dogs, this chaser toy provides mental stimulation for both puppies and adult dogs. Considering how easy it is for cats to break toys like this, we would hazard a guess and say that this toy isn’t likely to last very long with rambunctious dogs or dogs who tend to bite and chew everything. However, this toy isn’t an expensive one, and the cord is made from durable nylon. As long as you don’t immediately let your dog get hold of the end and start chewing away at it, they should be able to enjoy this chaser toy in any of their agility training sessions or during playtime. It’ll also be safe to let your children use this toy to play with your dog because the wand will help put them at a good distance from your dog’s mouth and claws.

Most dogs love having a ball thrown across a wide, open space. Not only is it great exercise, but many dogs will play fetch with their owners in order to bond with them. The Ultra Ball from Chuckit! understands what your dog likes and gives you an inexpensive way to interact with your fluffy pal. A bright ball like this won’t blend into your garden, either, so you’ll be able to find it if your dog can’t or if they decide to leave it somewhere when they get bored. To make this product even more enticing, it’s designed in a way that enables it to bounce with great force.

For dogs of small and large sizes, this is the second toy on our list of dog toy favorites that we’re showcasing as a great chew toy. Benebone has designed this wishbone-shaped dog chew toy that comes in the taste of your pup’s favorite snacks – provided they like the taste of bacon or chicken! It’s best to allow your dog to play with this product under supervision because they may mistake it for one of their treats and try to chew pieces of it off. Reviewers have warned other buyers about the product being made of a very hard material, so we wouldn’t recommend it for dogs who are known for chewing up their toys. 

Check out our full review of the Benebone Bacon Flavor Wishbone Dog Chew Toy

Our treat-dispensing runner-up is this fun ball-shaped toy from Outward Hound. This is a dog treat puzzle toy with a decent difficulty level, which should keep your dog busy for a good amount of time. There are four different difficulty level choices, though we’re highlighting the easy option for the purposes of this guide. When your pup isn’t used to things like puzzle balls, it’s best to start with basic puppy training toys and easy boredom breakers like this before buying anything more complex. This “Treat Tumble”, as it’s known by Outward Hound, is an indoor toy that is suitable for all breed sizes and great for beginners. It may seem like a simple product, but it’s great for mental stimulation and introducing rewards into your usual set of training toys for dogs.

If you’re looking for toys for working dogs to learn some of the tricks of their trade or just want a cute plush toy for your pup to use so that they can hone their instincts, this is certainly the toy for you. Created by ZippyPaws, this plush woodland product is designed to allow your pet to seek any of the three chipmunks from inside the log. It’s an extra-large size toy, suitable for dogs that are small to medium in size. We wouldn’t recommend this as an interactive toy for a larger breed of dog because they might get stuck trying to put their head in the log’s opening. That’s not to say that larger dogs won’t enjoy using it as a toy to cuddle with, which has happened in some cases, according to the reviews.

Targeted towards dogs of medium breed sizes, this tug of war toy from KONG is a simple, yet effective design. The natural rubber stretches and recoils in your hands, without the possibility of the product snapping back on you and causing injury. It’s not like a rubber band, it just gives a light enough stretch to make your dog feel like the game is getting more intense. There are comfortable grips on either side of the toy, giving you and your pup somewhere to hold that won’t hurt your hands or their mouth. This could be a great toy for dog trainers to use during a break in a training session or for dog owners who want to have more toys to play with their dogs at home.

A “flirt pole” is also known as a teaser toy. You’ll recognize them more as a cat toy, but they’re also great for dogs who want to have fun chasing something. The best thing about this type of toy is that you can get your pet to chase it around and run after it while barely moving yourself. The type of toy on the end of the pole is great for chewing, but the connection between the toy and the pole isn’t very strong. Because of this, it may be best to limit the use of this toy to puppy play or use with smaller dog breeds. After all, once an untrained dog gets their teeth into something that you’re holding, it’s likely that they’ll start pulling until you let go.

Though we’ve linked to the large version of KONG’s Wubba Fetch Toy here, there’s also a small option that would be more suitable for puppies and smaller breeds of dog. Take your game of fetch to the next level by replacing the standard ball that you throw with this product. KONG has designed a ball that is covered in durable ballistic nylon, which adds more longevity to the product and gives you and your dog more ways to hold the ball. This fetch toy is not meant to be chewed on, only used for games of fetch and light games of tug of war.