Two of Our Favorite Toys

Now that pets have their own airline and social networks, shouldn’t our dogs enjoy more sophisticated entertainment than the simple bones gnawed on by their ancestors?  We think so!

Enter Kyjen, a California company devoted to designing toys that build the canine brain.

Their Puzzle Plush Dog Toys challenge and entertain dogs much the way developmental toys do for children. For example, the IQube is a plush cube with balls nestled inside to test dogs' intelligence and puzzle-solving skills as they try to get the balls out. The Hide-A-Squirrel toy includes three toy squirrels hiding in a plush log, challenging dogs to find and remove them. The IntelliBone is a plush bone toy surrounded by removable plush rings. See also their Eco Hemp line and Bottle Buddies toys, designed to hold recycled water bottles for extra crinkle noise and chewing satisfaction

Whatever you choose, you’ll turn maniac into brainiac, and canine into brainine.

Kyjen Hide-A-Squirrel Puzzle Toy for Dogs will have your pooch occupied for hours, working his brain to free the 3 plush squeaker squirrels hidden inside its plush tree trunk.

It’s great fun for all ages and breeds, durable enough to withstand tough play, and sure to become your dog’s favorite pastime when you’re away (and even when you’re not).

Dogs love the challenge of “outing” the squirrels hidden inside, and take great pride in their accomplishment when it’s done. It’s something like the thrill they get when they destroy something and leave it all over the house for you to find when you return…only that’s the whole point of this toy.

It keeps them active and occupied, teaches them problem solving skills, and prevents them from getting into other things they’re not supposed to be getting into. In short, a win-win all around.