Christmas Gifts for Your Dog That Upgrade Playtime and Training
Your dog does not know it is Christmas, but they do know when something new smells like treats. These gifts turn playtime into the best part of the holiday.
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Christmas Gifts for Your Dog That Upgrade Playtime
The Bear Treat Dispensing Toy wobbles and rolls as your dog nudges it. The Oval Treat Dispenser Toy is a compact option for smaller homes, and the Robot Treat Dispenser Toy tilts and drops treats.
These toys reward effort, so play lasts longer than a toy that only squeaks.
Treat toys also turn a quiet holiday afternoon into a game. While the family is cooking, your dog has something to nudge, roll and solve, which keeps everyone happy.
Choose a toy that suits your dog's size, and give it a try before the big day so you know it works.
Gifts That Fit Into Training Time
A puzzle toy is also a great training partner. Ask for a sit, then let your dog open a lid on the Honeycomb Puzzle Feeder. My best Christmas gifts for dogs and cats has more ideas for the whole family.
Playtime and Training Gifts Compared
Pick the one that fits your dog.
| Gift | Style | Great for |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Treat Dispensing Toy | Rolls and wobbles | Active dogs |
| Honeycomb Puzzle Feeder | Lids and layers | Thinking dogs |
| PawSlide | Paw slider | Food lovers |
Wrapping It Up
Add a few treats to the box so your dog finds the fun straight away. Supervise play, and put the toy away afterwards so it stays special.
Prefer a gift with a name on it? See my personalized dog gift ideas.
A wrapped box with a few treats inside is all it takes. Let your dog sniff it, open it with you and enjoy the first few treats together.
That first moment sets the tone, and your dog will remember it every time the toy comes out.
What is a good Christmas toy for a dog? A treat-dispensing toy like the Bear or Oval, because it rewards effort.
Can puzzle toys help with training? They add variety to training sessions, and give you an easy reward for good behaviour.
Do I need to supervise? Yes. Watch while your dog plays.
The best gifts keep giving long after Boxing Day. Browse the Gifts for Dogs and Cats and find one for your dog.
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Willow loves eating out of this leaf feeder! The construction is very good quality and feels solid/ not like it’s going to break. She is a picky eater and doesn’t normally eat full meals but will eat full meals out of this! Love the grippy bottom so it doesn’t slip. Nothing to complain about :)
Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
