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1) One of our favorite picks is the Petstages Cool Teething Stick For Dog. This is super budget-friendly and works wonderfully! It's a fabric 'stick' that you wet, freeze and then give to your Poodle. It works very well as a teether since the cold helps ease sore and itchy gums.
2) We also love the KONG Puppy Binkie, dogs just seem to love chewing on Kongs, and this one is shaped to please pups that have strong chewing urges.
3) And for something really fun, we like the KXK Fruit Shaped Puppy Chew Toys; this comes as a set of 3 safe rubber chew toys shaped as a banana, pear and apple. The textures on these make them excellent teething toys.
1) Kong Chew Toys. The entire line of Kongs are great because they come in a wide range of sizes and strengths.
2) We also recommend Goughnuts; these are designed for extremely strong, aggressive chewers that have bite force from (140 PSI) to a whopping 180 PSI.
What is great about these is that they are guaranteed. Each has red in the middle. If you see even a tiny spot of red, you may return the toy for just the cost of shipping out a new one. There are 3 sizes as well; but these will be a bit too large for most toy Poodles. The .75 is for dogs 10 to 40 lbs. and the original size is for dogs 30 to 65 lbs.
1) The amusing Babble Ball toys are out of this world; these are super interactive toys that can keep a puppy or dog amused and busy for hours. There are 3 sizes (small for toys, medium for minis, and large for standard Poodles). Also, there are two fun types. One lets out animal noises, with engaging sounds like pigs, frogs, bears, birds, even other dogs speak to him. There are 20 different animal sounds in all.
The other is just as wonderful. It lets out funny phrases such as 'Come here, puppy!' and 'Hot diggity dog!'. There are 20 amusing, encouraging phrases in all. For both of these, the toys automatically shut off when not in use, so the batteries do not run out.
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The Look Who's Taking line of toys, which includes the adorable
Plush Duck Toy are super fun as well. There are over 15 different types of stuffed animals, and each one makes a corresponding animal noise. These are good sized quality toys that stand up to daily playing. The size of these toys range from 5" (the baby chick) to 7" (the cow) and a bunch in between. There is a parrot, frog, rooster, monkey, goat, lobster, and more.
1)The Lesipee Licking Mat for Dogs. Licking mats are easy to use and can keep a Poodle entertained for quite a while. This one is made of silicone and the gist is that you place peanut butter on it, which sticks in between all the grooves and makes a dog work for their treat!
2) The amusing The Bob-A-Lot Toy, which comes in both small and large sizes, so it is ideal for toy, mini and standard Poodles. This has a chamber that holds quite a bit of dry kibble, and its bright color and wobbly movements make eating fun.
Recommendation: There's no competition here and there's no comparing. The Snuggle Puppy by SmartPetLove is amazing. It is a good-sized quality stuffed animal that emits a rhythmic, soothing heartbeat. This alone instantly swoops away heavy feelings of isolation. In addition, is an option to send out a comforting warmth.
This is as close as you can get to giving your Poodle a companion without obtaining another dog, and these are just marvelous.
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Recommendation: We really like the Furbo 360 Dog Cam with Treat-Tossing. It's a top rated choice for its reliability.
For playing fetch, which is the quintessential owner & dog game of bonding, some Poodles are so enthusiastic, that just an old tennis ball will do. However, it's not uncommon for a Poodle to need something colorful and interesting to get really involved with a game of fetch. You'll want it to be durable and importantly the right size so that your Poodle can easily mouth it.
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1) For toy Poodles, we really love the Zanie's Mini Tennis Balls, these are super-colorful and are sized for small dogs to easily mouth and have lots of fun. And it comes in a pack of 6, so you don't have to worry if one gets lost.
2) For minis and standards, there's so many good ones to choose from, but we have to go with the Chuckit Flying Squirrel; it's just so much fun.
Another option that is great to play on rainy days are puzzle games. With this, you work together as a teacher and student. You'll teach your Poodle how to nose levers and paw buttons to find hidden treats. For these, you'll want to pay attention to the level (typically 1,2 and 3 or beginner, intermediate, and advanced) so that the puzzle is doable.
Recommendation: You can't go wrong with Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Interactive Puzzle Toys. There are so many in this line, you'll find options for all levels and sized well for toy, mini and standard Poodles.
See Also:
Poodle Intelligence - Where the Poodle ranks on intelligence levels compared to other dog breeds and the methods that were used to gauge this.