Best Dog Training Toys (Jan 2023 Update)

This is a tough little ball and the strap keeps you slobber free! My pit mix had it for an hour and it still looks pretty new.Ribart

Great for supervised play with my 80 pound shepherd/lab mix. Not for him to have alone though, because he will certainly destroy the tug strap.MMS

We have 3 dogs – 2 x adult working German Shepherds and a 6 month old pet Mastif. The balls were used as a training reward (thrown to the dog not used to tug) squashed by jaws of the 6 month Mastif – end of ball – squashed by 6 year old German shepherd ruined . Not upto the standard of other makes of this type of balls that we have purchased in the last 25 yearsSharon L.

YAS! AMAZING! We throw this sucker on a tennis court and it won't break, the only complaint I have that isn't the balls fault but maybe you should think about before you buy this one is that our boys face gets very bloody pushing this around. So we looked into Holly's soft version and we will be getting that one shortly. Despite being skinned up by it he has hours of a blast, and cries when we take it away, he is obsessed, best toy ever as far as fun and exerciseTroy C.

Our rescue is a border collie and australian cattle dog mix. She has always been very timid and we've never been able to find a toy she likes. We did notice however she spent all her free time trying to herd our other dog. We got her this and took to it immediately, she absolutely loves this. It is so wonderful to find a toy that she finally enjoys! And might save our other dog from constantly being herded. She herded it with her nose from the start rather than her teeth, so the issue of it getting sharp from chewing is not a problem for her.Alex

This is hands down our most coveted toy. Our dog Captain is a 100lb American Bulldog who destroys everything…but this! We found it at a pet store 4 years ago and fear the day it decides to fall apart. Anyone who knows our dog knows that RedBall (ours is red so we just cal it that haha) is LIFE. Nothing else matters. If you need some marketing, the videos are amazing! Haha thank you for this life saving toy!Lelieth T.

StarMark Bob-A-Lot Interactive Dog It's a treat dispenser and so durable even for my 105 pound monster jaws boy. It provides him with lots of enjoyment and me with amusement. It's a little pricey but I'll go broke if it makes my boy happy! He's worth every penny spent.anxiousang.h

We have the large one and it’s His favorite contraption! Probably because he gets treats out of it. I love filling this with treats and letting the pup go at it. He gets so involved and consumed in the treat dispenser it keeps him occupied for at least 15 minutes (that’s a long time for Gibson). It’s nice because you can adjust the size of the dispenser to make it easier/harder for the treats to come out. I love this product and use it just about everyday with Gibson.jacqueline.y

I bought this so my lab could work for his dinner. The product states it holds 3 cups. What it doesn't say is that only the small yellow cap opens and you would have to put 3 cups of food through a penny sized hole. I'll use it for small amounts of treats, it would take forever to get all his food through the small hole.hawaii-dreaming

Amazing quality! If you have big doggies like my girl (Labrador) this toy is for you. It’s durable, it won’t get easy destroyed and the best, it doesn’t have the annoying squeaky thing inside, so she can play quietly.iHerb Customer

It does the job. It doesn’t always do the best at clumping, so sometimes it means I leave behind unclean litter while scooping. But when it works, it lets me scoop the dirty litter and leave behind the clean. It’s so helpful for not wasting litter.evelyn.k

I have 2 female felines and only 1 littler box . I do scoop every day . With some other brands I still can smell a very unpleasant Oder and I can’t stand it !!! I hate constantly having to change thier litter box completely..teresa.c

This toy is ACTUALLY for power chewers. I can’t tell you how many toys we’ve gone through that are supposedly for “tough chewers” that didn’t last a full day. We’ve had this goughnut tug toy and the goughnut stick for well over a year now! My only complaint is that I wish they made even more toys to buy, because no one else’s work!kaylee.h

I love this toy. My puppy is a chewer and has eaten through everything else. But not this. This is the most durable toy by far. She absolutely loves it and it makes me happy to see her so happy. Definitely recommend to all dog owners.laina.h

Our dog chews through every toy in an hour. This is my 2nd purchase of this brand because the other toy is still going strong after months of playing with it. I am so grateful to find something durable and totally worth the price. Thank you satisfied dog mom 🙂cctweety-carol

I have two of these balls, one in each size. For my 60 lbs. pit bulls I would recommend the larger, unless you're using a high reward treat (like jerky as opposed to kibble). I serve at least some of my dog's meals in a ball and he chases it around for quite a while. The only downside is it is pretty noisy on the hardwood floors or tile. Also be sure nothing too fragile might get in the way. He accidentally broke a vase that he ran into while chasing the ball across the living room. It's probably my dog's favorite solo activity. Would definitely recommend to any food motivated dog.2pitmama

Our Chihauhua gets bored when we're gone during the day, and when he gets bored, he eats carpet. We had a few food toys, and they worked great, but he was getting bored with them and he had figured out all of them, so we purchased two more to help keep him busy. We purchased the medium IQ ball, and he LOVES it. We have carpeting, and the first day we played with it with him when we were home and he caught on very quickly. We have to put his dog food, and small treats in there for him. If we place just the regular food, he isn't interested. We crumble up a few treats, and he loves to roll the ball and "gamble" to get a yummy treat. When we go to leave the house he just sits and waits for us to put this toy down, and he is playing with it before we even close the door. Our chihuahua had figured out his old toys, so we purchased this one because we thought it was a puzzle inside which can be made harder. The opening can be set to harder or easier, but there isn't a puzzle inside like the other toy we purchased.There are two holes for the food to travel through. The first hole is settable in size, and brings the food into that clear colored area where they have to then push it out a second, non-size changeable hole. That said, he still loved it and since the first hole can be made smaller, it's still challenging enough for him. It's working great and we aren't even on the hardest setting yet after two months. Our Chihuahua is 10lbs lean, so it's great for a dog his size. I would have given this product a 5 star if I had known there wasn't a puzzle when I purchased it. The way I understood it, there was puzzle traps inside to make it more difficult. Great toy though.Chihuahua Mom

I have one similar as you can see in the photo. It is bigger n designed a bit different however…my girl uses so much force that I have to hold it with my feet or it will go flying. It is so worth it since she enjoys playing games so much! With this one though, I swear I going to have to get goggles…lolbee

My 10 month old Labrador is obsessed with this toy! So far it hasn't been destroyed (only been a few days), still glides and squeaks!David

My dog really enjoyed this toy. She was able to flip over in about 20 minutes of playing with it so she chewed it on the flat side so it doesn't slide as well but she's still playing with it.JMG701

We got this toy for our dog yesterday. Within 20 minutes the base had become unglued from the top, and the squeaker failed. Our dog loved it until it broke.Thewarring

I’ve had some troubles getting it to run as if it has a loose wire somewhere so I’m taking a star away for that reason. BUT it would get five stars because it’s so entertaining to watch the dog hit the button and run to the feeder. OR the cat hit the button just to watch food spill into her bowl until it’s finally “full enough.”Hannah Garrison

Bought Two of these – One for each grand dog home. Shipped to family member where we have Xmas and “Pup Pup”, the resident parcel inspector and delivery announcer went bonkers when the ball was removed from the shipping box. The ball is very rigid plastic which prevents total instant destruction by the doxie tag team that makes short work of any toy in reach. The dog has learned to propel the ball with his feet like in soccer ,all the while barking with every gobble – giggle noise the ball makes when rolled along.Dog seems to like it .Thanks!Elf CAS

I would recommend this toy for a smaller dog or one who is not a powerful chewer. I know this is not intended to be a chew toy, but realistically, if you have a medium or large dog, they usually have a tendency to chew any toy you put in front of them. I have an English Pointer mix who normally destroys any toy I give him unless I get it from BullyMake or BarkBox. Unfortunately, neither offer a toy that compares to this one in terms of entertainment for your dog. He absolutely loved this toy so it is a shame that he was able to bite chucks out of it within 20 minutes. I can't find the pieces that he took out of it so I'm waiting to see if he passes them. If not, it will be a visit to the vet. He was so sad when I took it away from him and looked at me with those sad brown eyes. I would love to have one of stronger material that he could play with and not have to worry. The concept for this toy is spot on and I would give it a positive review for a smaller dog or a breed that is not a strong chewer.pompano01-us

My dog absolutely LOVES this ball. We got her one when she was just a puppy and it’s been her favorite toy since. She’s had it about 6 months and has destroyed it. I don’t mind buying one every six months because I get my money’s worth. Last night I went to buy her a new one, thinking she will have it another 6 months. WRONG. I got home, gave it to her (8 month old lab mix puppy) and she took it and had it chewed apart in about 30 minutes. They must have gotten cheap and changed material. NOT HAPPY!!BBB Customer

We have all three colors of large jive balls for our very destructive goldendoodle chewers! The jive ball is a win win at our house! Every other toy does not last a day. WESTPAW has stellar customer service and I tell everyone I know about this company. I highly recommend the jive ball. IF they had more toys as strong as that ball I would buy them all. I look forward to seeing new future products. THANK YOU AGAIN WESTPAW! Finally my boys have something to play with!Barb G.

From the moment Belle’s jive ball got here it’s been her go-to ball. Belle, who is a registered wrecking ball, destroys or eviscerates every toy (if you consider my Furnature a toy) we’ve introduced to her. Not the jive. Our trainer, Marty Strausbaugh of Pawsitive Training, suggested your company and specifically the jive ball. And boy I’m glad he did. I confess I use it in the house when the weather is inclement. I bowl in across the living room thru the dining area into the kitchen over and over and over again. I wish I had a video to show but I can’t bowl and photo at the same time. I’m including a picture of Belle, the Vizsla wrecking ball, just so you know what she looks like. Our other dog, Rhett Butler, is content with tennis balls for dogs, but Belle takes the toupees off of them and eats the rubber. God bless you and your company for serving the needs of wrecking ball dogs and their wrecked parents. Donna~forgiven child of GodDonnaDee D.

I have an American Staffordshire Terrier and an American Pitbull Terrier. As other owners of these breeds can likely attest they can pretty much destroy anything short of steel and concrete. I purchased all sorts of toys for my pups and nothing lasted more than ten minutes before having to take it away and through it in the trash due to being torn to pieces or in the process of. I bought toys from Kong, Supper Chewer, Bully Make and others. Every toy except for the standard Kong Cone and a rubber soda can made it. My wife found West Paw and I gave them a shot. These toys are fantastic! They have lasted for months! They are so good that I can actually let them play with these unattended. Take my word for it, if you have a doggo that can chew through anything then these are the toys you need. Now, if West Paw would just make a crate pad out of this material and I would be in paradise.Kerry R.

This ball came and looked like a plastic hard ball from the dollar store. Very disappointed. It's not a dog toy material. Our dog roughed up and chewed the outside in 15 minutes. Terrible hard plastic looks like junk. Hardly rolls, and our dog, who loves toys hardly even paid attention to the $49??? ****** thing. Save your money. False advertising, and I'd like a refund, but looks like they lock you out of one with all the restrictions on their refund policy. If you still want to order, READ THE REFUND POLICY FIRST. Maybe they sent us the cat toy by mistake?? I was expecting a hard rubber, like a good quality dog toy, not cheap plastic like a reusable measuring cup. Not even that niceM F.

I bought this toy for my little french bull dogs first birthday. Seeing it capabilities online I was immediately impressed and intrigued with self play and the balls ability to get out from under areas the dog might have trouble with since my girlfriend is in her studies from home and her work is constantly interrupted from our dog whining about a ball trapped under somewhere. This product seemed to be perfect. I ordered it. Within a week I see cheerble is now advertising a new version of the ball, felt like I missed out on a new improved design but was eager to see what the wicked ball W1 still had to offer. The ball showed up two weeks after and both my pet and I were excited. I got it out of the packaging read the manual and gave it to my French bull dog eager to play. She immediately took to it and could tell she was obsessed. This seemed all too good to be true. And it was…. In less than ten minutes our Frenchie had managed to get the clear plastic ring from the centre apart from the shell and dismantle the shell….maybe I should have got a replacement one but don't believe I should have to pay $10 to give my dog 10minutes of play… That is not sustainable living… Not for us anyways… Perhaps the new design is more durable but after spending $60+ for a ball after tax and shipping that couldn't withstand a 25lb pup I'm not to eager to dish it out again…. Afterall $120 would get me alot of balls that would last longerSean H.

This ball was amazing at first. First day I used it my frenchie was obsessed however 10 mins in, I notice a piece was already broken off. Customer support was super nice and sent me a new shell with no problem, however when it arrived and I went to use it again, the shell wouldn’t close fully so it wouldn’t work. Like it was always lose fitting and after 10 seconds of playing, the shell was fully open. I got the shell to my apartment at school so by the time I was able to give it to my dog was about a month after I had received it so I never put in another request for a new one as I had no way to prove that it didn’t work since day 1. I’m hoping I was just unlucky as this was an amazing idea for a product that I loved when it did work, I’m just sad I spent so so much money for it to not work on me twice. I hope you all have better luck as if it worked for me, it would be my favorite you ever. Thank you!Gab

These products are high quality very functional. I was amazed how easy it is to set up the crate, open the box, take it out and pull it up. The quality is unbeatable and I have spent hours researching dog crates. It will last many years. You know the old saying " you get what you pay for", well in this case it is true! You will not be disappointed. The Snooze crate pad is also another quality item. Well made and sturdy. I also love the Groove Training Aid, is is thick and solid One of the smartest training tools I have seen in years. Diggs certainly impressed me with the quality of the products they offer.PATSY B.

Love the lavender color with the crate, the design and quality. I bought the treat spreads and the one I’ve tried, my dog loves it. He is conditioned now to hear when I open the freezer drawer. The only downside to giving this to him, is that it only lasts a couple of minutes (even when frozen), and it’s not quite long enough to calm him down in his crate. He barks at me when he’s done and begs for more. Part of it may be that he’s thirsty when he finishes it. Or maybe he’s just not that well behaved yet, I don’t know.Amy O.

I have put different spreads in yogurt I have made popsicles and the product holds up. I still have a young puppy so I don’t know how this will hold up with a strong chewer. It does promote licking because that’s how your dog can reach his snack and it does calm them and it’s great that it goes in the crate but eventually when the spread or popsicle or whatever it is getting low a dog will chew because dogs are chewers. It’s not really that big of a deal you just have to supervise your pup and remove it. The really big issue with it is cleaning. I literally have to run boiling hot water over it and use a teeny little wire brush to get all the food off and then I run it through the dishwasher. That’s why it gets four stars.Angela K.

The Petco frisbees are the only frisbees my dog will play with now. I usually buy 10-15 at a time. He goes through them quickly because he enjoys folding them to carry around after he catches them. I don't mind because the frisbee is sturdy enough to fly even though it is a little lopsided. It's soft enough to not hurt his mouth if he manages to put a jagged hole in it, and if he does, it still fly's and keeps my boy happy! .Dorothy L

My dog can’t get enough of frisbees, but they’re often either too rough on her gums (made of very hard plastic) or too expensive for fancier ones. These are a great price point and don’t leave her gums irritated or bleeding after a few catches like other cheap discs. Only downside is, being softer plastic, they don’t stand up too well to strong jaws or very rough play. But they’re a good deal otherwise, so stock up!Bjacs11

Overall, I would give this a 4.5, although I couldnt get the star rating to cooperate. Disclosure: my review is based on experience with a 4-5 mo old Pomeranian puppy 7-8 lbs. in size. With that, Ill start with the cons: The tall tower-type item presents zero challenge. Dog can basically bark at it and it flops over. That said, my teething puppy likes to chase these around on the floor and chew on it; I think he thinks these are stiffer Kongs, lol. Might be worried about choking hazard for big dog but work fine for an itty-bitty, at least until they get lost (lost pieces being why I am reordering). Pros: Puppy dances every time I pull this puzzle out. Took him a bit to figure out the rope and lever ones, but now hes a pro and additionally drags those trays around to fling in the air and chew on. (Note: holding up well so far but not letting him play unsupervised.) Had been doing some nose work (shell game, etc.) but this took it to a new, fun level. Nice size, easy to store or for travel.bargain_lady

I have two Pembroke Welsh Corgis. As with most herding dogs, they are smart and they need something to do. I had tried other IQ interactive toys before, and even with the upper levels, they had them finished in 30 seconds or less. They were no challenge. That was until I found Trixie IQ toys. I had gotten them another level 3 Trixie IQ toy for Christmas, and not only was it fun and a challenge, you could keep changing it, therefore making a new challenge each time. The problem was they wanted to both do it. That was when I found this one. This not only has the pegs and sliders that the first one has, it has drawers as well. Each drawer has a different way to open it, again adding to the challenge. These are well made, even with my rough and tumble Corgis. They are made to last. I love the way that you can change the puzzle making it different each time. I haven't stopped to actually figure the thousands of combinations that you can make. You do have to play with your dog, to hide the treats as they find them. These are great toys. I would reccommend them to anyone with a dog. You can start simply and work up as your dog progresses. It comes with complete instructions. I'm just waiting for Trixie to come up with another level 3 toy. I'll be at the head of the line to get it.heavenlydogbowsandclothes

We purchased this duck, a pheasant, and turkey for our 7lb dog 10 years ago. When we picked up our Aussie from the airport I swang by Bass Pro and purcjased then again as the old ones were tossed in the garbage years ago. The two dogs love these toys so much they fight over them, frequently. They last long and I feel, besides a Frisbee, these have produced the best value for our money.BtowkSkinMedallion

I went through two of these during my dog's 17 years…..my current puppy found the 2nd one buried in the back yard and can't stop playing with it (it's lost its luster and croaks instead of honks, but still going strong).BrisaMarie

We have a great dane and a pointer, and both have been playing with this for about a month now and it has still held up!Ktay1111

Cannot hold up, unlike it\'s advertised use. 10 minutes after receiving the toy, my 9 month old poodle mix had damaged the rings and there are now sharp edges and pieces have flaked off. It\'s great for supervised together play, but she cannot have it whenever she wants (she likes to play by herself a lot.) The JW ring is MUCH betterPiper the Dog

We bought this for our lab/German shorthand mix. He just turned one year old in August. He's a big dog and he loves to chew on everything. He has decimated every toy we have gotten him. This one was not an exception but it did take him a bit longer than most. It was a good price and he got to play with it for awhile but I didn't expect it would be indestructible. Overall, it's a good value for how long it lasted.pamela.s

I really loved this Tuff Stuff Fetch & Tug Large toy since it was made really strong and held up to my 100 lb pit bull. I really could not believe how strong this toys really was and how much my dog really loved it. He has been playing with it since we got it and has become his favorite toy. Definitely would recommend this toys since it is made really strong but also has squeaker that my dog lovesKatyS

It's cute and the outer material seems fairly durable, but the large version isn't really all that large at all. I'm not sure how it's being marketed as a tug toy when there's not really a good place to hold it while my dog is tugging on it. Also, because it's not very long it would be really easy for her to overextend her bite during her tug and wind up nipping my hand. She seems to enjoy carrying it around the house and playing with it on her own, but we definitely won't be using it for a tug toy. As a toy to chew on, I would recommend it as long as the dog wasn't a big chewer (I'm not sure it could hold up well under heavy abuse from a tough chewer), but I would not recommend it as a tug toy.QOTW

Good gun, but mini tennis balls. I wish i would have known they are mini twnnins balls since i have a larger dog and these are too small. Plus, i cant use the normal tennis balls i have everywhere around here. Dissappointedfedorov5549

This is an awesome little gun. I purchased the mini because I liked that it was a smaller gun, but didn't realize that the balls would be smaller as well. That is my fault. We have a black lab and although she is on the smaller side, the balls are a little too small for her. They would be better suited to smaller breeds.kelskari

We're on our 5th one. The rubber bands wear out but we have so much fun that we can't stop buying them. It's much more fun than walking the kids for exercise since I have 4. My throwing is pretty pitiful so we're just fine now.Sharon

Worst product ever video does not reflect item at all. I purchased this item thinking it was going to do what the video stated yet its not even the same product. Just waisted $75 dollars totally upset and disappointed.Samantha

This is by far the best iFetch product and general dog toy, I have ever had. After a little while teaching my dog, he puts the balls into it himself. I highly recommend this, its worth every cent.Terrie

I thought it would shoot out the balls…all it does is when the ball is dropped at the top it rolls out of the bottom / one of the three places. Mostly rolls out just one. Thought it was pricey for what it is and does. I purchased it a couple of months ago, as the family was getting two SpringerDoodles. I just opened it yesterday / 11/01/2016. I should have opened it sooner…I would have sent it back for a refund.Anonymous