The 8 Best Treat Dispenser Toys for Dogs of 2022

Best Overall: KONG Wobbler Treat Dispensing Dog Toy

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Shaped like a traditional Kong—you’ve probably seen these rubbery beehive-shaped toys before—this treat dispenser wobbles around when your pup goes nosing for a meal. The bottom is weighted to keep it upright and the food-grade plastic polymer material is heavy-duty enough to survive gnawing.

The Wobbler comes in two sizes which can hold either a full or half cup of snacks. The half-cup Small Wobbler is perfect for dogs 25 pounds and under, while the Large size would better fit large dog breeds.

It’s easy to use: Twist off the top and fill the bottom with kibble or treats. When your dog pushes it, the Wobbler spins and rolls while sporadically dropping treats. Your dog won’t be able to get enough, but be warned: the Wobbler can be loud on hardwood floors, or if it’s pushed against a wall.

The Wobbler is dishwasher-safe and very sturdy. Because it’s so unpredictable, it stays challenging even for wise dogs that think they have it figured out. Trainers and vets often recommend it for feeding meals or for enrichment games.

Price at time of publish: $20 (Large)

Best for Freezing: WEST PAW Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Toy Puzzle

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There are dog owners dedicated to filling the Toppl with all kinds of interesting concoctions, including yogurt, cream cheese, pureed pumpkin, and treats—maybe with a bully stick for garnish. You can simply freeze the whole thing and offer it to your pet as a tasty challenge.

A Toppl is a bowl-shaped toy with a hole on the side and little prongs in the bottom that help keep treats in place. They have heavy bottoms that keep them from tipping easily.

I soak kibble in water and then fill the Topple and freeze it, sometimes with a dab of peanut butter or Greek yogurt. I have several of these in the freezer at all times, ready to keep foster puppies entertained or my own rescue dog slowed down at dinner time.

While a Toppl is great for delivering a meal to your dog in an unexpected way, the open design isn’t all that challenging to figure out, especially once your dog is used to their Toppl. To make it more challenging you can nest a small Toppl inside a larger one, using the small one like a lid, so that treats can only exit through the smaller holes. Or cram a treat in between the prongs, smear with peanut butter and let your pup wobble it around.

The West Paw Zogoflex Toppl is available in three different sizes and three colors: granny smith, tangerine, and aqua blue.

Price at time of publish: $25 (Large)

Best Budget: JW Tumble Teez Puzzler Treat Dispenser

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These durable rubble toys have a bit of a maze inside, so dogs have to roll and tumble them around in order to release treats. They’re a great way to introduce pups to treat dispensers because they aren’t incredibly difficult. You can even stuff them full of peanut butter or baby food and freeze them like a traditional Kong.

There are three sizes so, with the small size suitable for pets under 15 pounds, large for those over 40, and medium for pups in between. It can be difficult to fill the toy if you’re putting in more than a few treats and it’s very hard to wash because of the maze inside. The rubber is very strong and can be used like a chew toy. (But as always, take it away if your dog is able to remove pieces.)

Price at time of publish: $7

Best Quiet: Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy

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Pop open this squishy toy, fill it withkibble or hard treats, then pop it back closed. Dogs have to nose and roll it to get to their goodies. It’s soft, so it doesn’t make much noise when it’s being knocked around. The downside is that the rubbery material picks up dog hair and lint when it’s rolling around.

Dogs and puppies often will play with this even without food, in part because of the enticing peppermint oil scent embedded in the material. Sometimes puppies and smaller dogs can fit their noses in and use the Snoop like a bowl, which is why theLil Snoopmight be a better pick for puppies and small breeds.

Unfortunately, the Orbee Tuff Snoop isn’t dishwasher safe and should be washed by hand.

Price at time of publish: $12

Best for Bully Sticks: West Paw Zogoflex Qwizl Dog Puzzle Treat Toy

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A determined dog can chew up a bully stick in no time. But poke one through the middle of a Qwizl and suddenly that treat gets a lot more challenging. The durable toy has a passage in the center and slots along the side, so your dog can work at getting his prize from all angles.

Not only does the Qwizl hold a long treat like a bully in place, but it’s also great when you smear peanut butter or cream cheese in the crevices, add a few treats, then freeze it. West Paw toys are made in the United States from durable, non-toxic, recyclable materials. The Qwizl is perfect for fetch games (it also floats) and is dishwasher safe. They have a “love it” guarantee where they’ll replace or refund any toy that doesn’t make your dog happy.

Price at time of publish: $25

最好的远程:Furbo Dog Camera

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After testing 17 of the latest pet cameras, we picked the Furbo 360 Dog Camera as one of our favorites.

When you’re away from home, remote cameras with treat dispensers can help keep your dog from developing separation anxiety. The Furbo 360 offers a 360-degree view of your room so you can see what your pup is up to. You can talk (and listen) to your dog through the camera and then dispense treats from the machine remotely. Plus you can record videos or take photos of what’s happening when you’re away.

The high-tech camera/dispenser is much more expensive than typical treat toys, but it’s an alternative when you’re gone instead of leaving your pup with a treat-filled toy. Furbo takes some dogs a little time to get used to because it makes an obvious noise when it dispenses treats. It’s best to place it on an uncluttered table or somewhere at least 3 feet off the floor where it can rotate easily and not be knocked over by an overeager pet.

Price at time of publish: $210

Best for Small Dogs and Puppies: SodaPup Durable Dog Treat Dispenser & Chew Toy

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Fill the opening on this whimsical, colorful toy with a handful of small kibble or poke a bigger treat into the hole. It’s not terribly complicated for puppies to figure out, so they won’t get easily frustrated. (And sometimes small kibble just pours out of other toys with large openings.) The medium-sized SodaPup is relatively small so size up if you have a bigger pup.

You can also cram wet food in the toy and let them lick it out, but the opening isn’t very big. The rubber is durable and non-toxic and the toy can be cleaned in the dishwasher. SodaPup has lots of other shapes, colors, and sizes including cupcakes, soda cans, and rocketships. Some pups will play with these toys even without treats.

Price at time of publish: $16 (Large)