Plush dog toys with heartbeats are an increasingly popular tool in a pet parent’s anti-anxiety toolkit. Unlike in many other dog heartbeat toys, however, the heat pack in the Huggie Pup is reusable—just reheat it in the microwave and tuck it back into the toy. by 3-inch disc anywhere you want your pup to tuck in and get a soothing sleep—for example, zip it into their crate pad or under a blanket.

Soft fur, a pulsing mechanical heartbeat, and a heated core replicate snuggling with a mother dog and litter mates, making them a strong choice for all kinds of stressful situations—including storms, crate training, and separation anxiety. Snuffle mats are a great way to enrich a dog throughout the day in addition to training with them,” Hartstein said. This particular puzzle comes with three types of compartments that challenge your dog to figure out how to get to the treats.

Responsive toys: These dog toys respond with a movement or sound whenever your dog plays with them, which helps keep your dog engaged.

The Dodo broke down the different types of interactive dog toys, and reached out to certified trainers for their top recommendations, so you can find your dog her next favorite toy. And even though interactive dog toys will allow your dog to play independently, she still needs her human to engage with her often throughout the day. Whenever your dog moves this toy around, the tennis ball inside gives the toy an extra little jiggle.

Snuffle mats: A type of slow feeder, these mats have strips of fabric that mimic grass in the wild, and you put your dog’s kibble or treats in between the fabric so your dog has to sniff them out.

If you have a plush shredder on your hands, a cushion- or pillow-style heartbeat pad may help foil their prey drive. They’re super durable for tough chewers, and you can stuff a KONG with so many different treats, like dog biscuits, a frozen banana, dog-safe peanut butter or a mix of all three! We like the sizing options for different breeds, though pups who like heat might want to hold out for a heartbeat toy with a warming device. No matter what you choose, make sure you give your dog time to warm up to it, and try to show her how to use it if possible.As the perfect book or movie companion, this little accident prone dragon is ideal for both children, as well as any super fan.