West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Tough Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy, Aqua Blue, Small

I cook a large batch of tasty, protein rich “stinky paste” for my dogs once a month. The basic ingredients are roasted, deboned, skinned chicken, raw white fish (usually flounder or tilapia), steamed carrots, rolled oats, and raw shelled eggs (from my own pasture raised chickens). I purée the ingredients and freeze three cup portions in individual Rubbermaid containers. I thaw one per week in the fridge, and mix at a ratio of 1/4 paste to 3/4 kibble. I scoop portions into large Toppls, and freeze them overnight. This is by far the favorite enrichment for all five of my dogs! They prefer this special meal to any bully stick or other food offering. It takes my Swedish Vallhunds over an hour to eat their meal, usually on a Sunday morning, and they are happy for days afterwards! I wash the Topples in the top rack of my dishwasher after they are empty, and they come out looking brand new. I took three frozen Toppls to a relative’s house while visiting with Celine, my show puppy, and she enjoyed one every evening for dinner after showing.

I first purchased the large Toppl for my dog at a local pet store. He doesn’t really care much for Kong’s and I’ve been searching for the perfect, low effort “pacifier” to stimulate him or keep him otherwise occupied for a few moments. I came to Chewy to purchase the smaller one to interlock the larger. Well, the idea is great but my dog is NOT a problem solver. He couldn’t get the two apart but we will try again. However, using the two sizes separately works too. The larger one gets frozen yogurt and chia seeds. The smaller one gets coconut oil and peanut butter spread. Sometimes I’ll stick a biscuit or chicken foot down in there to make it more interesting. This is a great alternative to a Kong and much easier to clean. I just put them upside down on the top rack in the dishwasher and they come out clean every time. I like that this company is a smaller company and their products are MADE IN THE USA. If I had a puppy or a more active dog that liked to tug or bounce rubber toys, the other items in their line look great and well designed too. I paid $22 for the large at a pet store. Chewy had it for less than $20 and the small one was ~$15. My dog is 50 lbs. and the small is almost too small for him to easily get his tongue and snoot into. The large one is perfect and in my opinion would also work better for flat faced dogs like pugs, boxers and bulldogs. My dog is not a heavy chewer so I’m not sure how these would hold up to a destructive doggie but they work well for us. Freezing is perfect for summer. I drop it onto the kitchen floor and he can lick to his hearts content. Large - heavier in weight. If I tossed this at someone’s head, it’s like tossing a potato. Not a lot of damage potential but a solid whack none-the less. Smaller dogs probably couldn’t pick this up and carry it off easily and their tongues would easily get everything out of the grooves and wedges inside the toy. Small- does fit well into the larger one and would be great for puzzle driven dogs. The holes on the sides keep airflow and prevent suction of the tongue. I never realized the dangers in Kong’s with blocked holes or not using a straw to create an airway to prevent accidents. The Toppl is the way to go. It’s safer and easier to clean. My dog chooses the Toppl over Kong every single time.

If you're only going to have one tool in your dog enrichment toolbox, this should be it. The Toppl is incredibly durable and easy to clean. It keeps my dogs entertained for at least 20-30 minutes. The possibilities for fillings are endless. Even with just kibble, the Toppl acts as a slow feeder to get your pup engaged. This is great for dogs with food allergies or dental issues, who can't enjoy a chew or bone. I recently purchased the small Toppl to increase the challenge for my dogs. The small Toppl fits inside of the opening for the large Toppl, making it more difficult to get to the food inside. They work just as well as a Kong, but are much easier to clean. My only advice would be to go with the larger size if you only plan on buying one and have a medium to large dog. The small size is quite small and doesn't hold much. For a small dog, or as a lid to the larger size, it is great!

This was recommended to me by a trainer to help with separation anxiety. It helped a little. Our pup does love it. I fill it with her soft food and a little water and freeze it. It does keep her out of trouble until she empties it. She is a moderately agressive chewer and so far has not damaged it, despite her effort. I don't understand the hole in the side (see image)- I have to prop it up at an angle to freeze because the water runs out. overall it is working well and love by our dog.