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.

Lately, I've been seeing so many people riding around with their dogs in the car. Some have the windows completely down. Others have the windows partially rolled up, hoping to keep their dog from jumping out. I'm here to tell you: A dog can fall out of a window that is half-way or even most of the way rolled up!

With as little as 1 ounce of your dog's fur -- acquired when brushing your pet -- Furever Creations will spin that fur into a personalized item of your choosing. What better way to memorialize your beloved dog?

Meet Lynnette and Tim from Texas, and their many dogs...

Wallace is Johnny Reid's beloved dog. And boy, has this 'ol dog got some stories to tell! Here are some pictures from my afternoon with Wallace, plus the story behind the song, My Old Friend -- the song Johnny Reid wrote after Wallace died.

Here are the absolute lowest prices for dog Kong toys online...

A quick question: Have you mostly had little female dogs? Little male dogs? Big female dogs? Or big male dogs? Or, have you had a little bit of everything, in which case 'Both sizes' or 'Both genders' would be the appropriate answer. I'm simply wondering what most people's preferences are when it comes to choosing a dog and if they notice any obvious trends in those choices.

There's no doubt about it, our dogs have gotten years of enjoyment out of Kong toys. We currently own 16 of 'em! And we, in return, have gotten a lot of peace & and quiet -- and content dogs -- thanks to Kongs!

My sad tribute to our dog, Destin, who left this world way too soon. He was a good dog who did a lot of good dog things.

Does a dog have to wear a lifevest when on board a boat? Everyone knows that people have to wear lifejackets on boats, but do dogs? Here's what you need to know about dogs and life vests.

Google allows their employees who are dog owners to bring their dogs to work! To be respectful of all workers at Google -- those who enjoy dogs and those who don't -- they have an Official Dog Policy at Google. Their aim is to allow dog owners to enjoy the company of their pets while allowing all Google employees to feel safe and secure in their workplace.

If you like dogs and boats, then you'll like this new commercial from Discover Boating, followed by some great photos of dogs on boats...

Check out this picture of a ferocious dog pack attacking a defenseless aligator!