3. Kong Treat Toys
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They are hollow in the middle so they can be stuffed with treats to provide long-lasting distraction for anxious or high-energy dogs.
Aside from the traditional snowman-like toys, Kong has also made a very successful line of dental chews, balls, pull toys, Frisbees, floating toys, squeakers, and other interactive toys and accessories.
Since it is made of top quality rubber and given its unique shape, Kong has a resilient yet unpredictable bounce, providing more stimulation that a typical dog ball.
“It’s a super-durable chew toy, but its true value is its ability to occupy your dog for hours on end — I refer to it as The Nanny,” says Kathy Santo, a professional dog trainer and Ask the Dog Shrink columnist.