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Dog Trainer Robert Haussmann’s Favorite Enrichment Toys

Kinship Collective expert shares his top toys and tools, from classics Kongs to snuffle mats to slow feeders.

by Avery Felman | expert review by Robert Haussmann, CPDT-KA
August 17, 2023
dog trainer robert haussman, aka dogboy, shares his favorite dog training tools and toys
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The lasting anxieties of the pandemic have affected all of us — including our furry family members. From socialization issues to separation anxiety, there are plenty of things to navigate as we return to the office and our schedules are forced to adapt accordingly. Thankfully, expert dog trainers, such as Robert Haussmann of Dogboy NYC, offer us solutions to some of these stress-inducing quasi-post-pandemic woes. We got the scoop on the best interactive, enriching, and training toys from Haussmann, including some of his pup’s personal favorites. Below, you’ll find everything from a wobbling Kong to a treat dispensing ball toy, courtesy of Kinship

KONG Classic Dog Toy

Kongs are a faithful industry standard. They can be filled with an array of mushy mixes of food or extra treats to engage your dog in chewing, licking, and problem solving. Kongs also promote foraging for food, which dogs thoroughly enjoy. For an extra special time consuming treat, it’s fun to fill a Kong with peanut butter and freeze it overnight. It’s always a good idea to keep some frozen filled Kongs on hand to keep your dog entertained when you need it most. They can also be used to make a positive association with your absence, crate, etc. Who wants to eat out of a boring old bowl when you can make meals an adventure?”

red ball toy

The tricky treat ball is my dog’s personal favorite! Like the wobbler, the dry food goes in the ball and your dog then needs to push, paw, and roll the ball around to get the food to fall out of the single hole in the side. It may take some time for your dog to figure out how it works. It’s fun to roll the ball around with your pup and to use it as an opportunity to bond and play together. Once they figure it out, it’s like winning the jackpot every time.

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Avery, editor at The Wildest, and her cat, Chicken

Avery Felman

Avery is a writer and producer. She has written for numerous publications, including Refinery29, BuzzFeed, and V Magazine. When she’s not at her computer, you can find her reading, practicing her Greek on Duolingo, and delving into the Sex and the City discourse. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and their cat, Chicken, who rules with an iron fist.

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