The Best Interactive Dog Toys of 2026

Designed by Swedish pet toy designer Nina Ottosson for Outward Hound, this interactive puzzle toy is perfect for dogs that like to work for food, and it looks cool. We have a lot of Outward Hound products in our house and they tend to be favorites for both of our dogs.

Fill each triangle with treats, lock it in place and watch as your dog learns to lift tabs to unlock each section for a treat. It’s a great source of mental stimulation—an interactive treat that’ll keep your dog occupied.

We love these dog puzzle toys because they’re designed with your dog’s teeth and health in mind and are BPA, PVC, and Phthalate free. Marked at an advanced level 3, we’d recommend this toy for pets that are smart and active. Built-in pieces mean no worrying about your furry friends getting ahold of a potential choking hazard, and this toy is super easy to clean.

Burrow toys from ZippyPaws are sure to get your dog excited. And while they have a lot of style options, the bunnies in their little carrot home are a hit because it’s so darn cute.

My dog loves to burrow her face into the carrot to get all the bunnies out and carry them around in her mouth triumphantly before stashing them in my bed. These little bunnies are high value, and while they’re easily destroyed once she decides that it’s time, they do make replacement animals that can be purchased through ZippyPaws.

What we like about these fetch toys is that you can always put other toys inside with the bunnies, making it more interesting for your dog and even a little more difficult to get them out. The only downside to this toy is that each bunny does have a squeaker, so if you’re looking for quiet play this wouldn’t be a great choice.

Known for durable dog toys, Kong’s Wobbler toy is another favorite in our house when the dogs need something quiet to do. My dogs go nuts anytime I bring out this weighted egg-shaped toy, because they know that they’re about to get lots of treats.

Made of food-grade, high-strength polymer the Wobbler is great for dogs of all sizes and holds up well with dropping and heavy chewers. I love that this toy is dishwasher safe, so you don’t have to worry about harmful bacteria growing inside of your dog’s toy—just unscrew and pop the pieces in the dishwasher.

While this is a toy, sometimes we also use it to feed our dog, as she tends to eat quickly when there are other dogs around. And, this way, she gets to play with her food by tipping the Wobbler around the room or yard to knock food out of the hole on the side. While all Kong toys are durable, this one is heavy duty and would be a great pick for larger dogs that tend to go through toys quickly.

The Dewonch interactive flirt pole is a great training tool as well as a fun toy for dogs of all sizes. The pole is made of two sections of sturdy stainless steel for playful tugging, which makes it super easy to store when not in use. Attached to the pole is a 39-inch cord for great range, and a 15-inch handmade fleece tether toy that's easily washed in your washing machine.

Flirt poles are a great way to exercise your dog and work on training skills by using your dog’s natural prey instinct as a tool rather than trying to suppress it. This interactive dog toy is a big hit with people who have hyperactive dogs and puppies and seems to hold up well with larger dogs, and one person even mentioned that it was strong enough for their cane corso.

A foot-and-a-half-long plush chew toy with stretchy arms and legs, the Jiggle Giggle dog toy from Pet Craft Supply comes with not one but two toys for your dog to play with. When shaken, this toy makes a silly giggling noise your dog will love, making playtime even more fun.

Recommended for more gentler dogs, rather than aggressive chewers, this toy’s definitely not for dogs who love to destroy plush. But some have said their dogs chewed it in bed and even loved to snuggle with it. Some say they’ve had theirs for years. Three styles are available to choose from, all of them adorable.