Toys & Activities

This is where we review all the best indestructible dog toys, interactive dog games, long-lasting dog chews, and fun things to do with your dog — so you’ll never have a bored dog on your hands! Dog owners and experts share their all-time favorite dog items and activities — for yourself, your dog, or to give as a gift for a dog owner. Plus, lots of fun dog travel ideas and places to take your dog — either on car rides or on dog walks. Finally, our favorite DIY dog stuff and freebies for dog owners! Not sure where to begin?

Start here –> Fun Dog Stuff 101.

Love dogs? Want to do something to help abandoned animals and pet care facilities in your area? See what's on the wish list at your local animal shelter.

Dogmobiles: An up-to-date list of the best cars for dog owners. Plus some things that you should look for in a vehicle that your dog will be riding in.

In case you were wondering if dogs like snow or not, these dogs prove that snow can provide hours of fun. You'll love this video showing 2 dogs skiing down the hill again... and again!

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Whether you buy a dog house or build a dog house, there are lots of types, sizes & styles to choose from. Dog house ideas from practical, to fun, to fancy!

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No, these aren't business cards for your dog. These are business cards for dog lovers. I can think of lots of ways that these dog business cards could be useful.

Curious dog wearing a pink bandanna. photo by wolfsavard on Flickr

We recently got a dog bandana on Freecycle. And now I'm a huge fan of dog bandanas. Here are fun photos of dogs wearing bandanas and necklaces.

Following are some of the best videos that feature dogs being dogs... all in slow motion! You'll see dogs drinking, running, jumping, playing, catching, eating, bathing, and more in slow motion video.

Here's how the personalities of various dog breeds are drastically different from one another. See how each breed of dog would respond to the question, 'How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?'

Does your dog behave differently with one particular toy than all the rest? Does your dog have a 'pacifier' -- one specific toy that seems to calm him better than others?