Puppies live life at 100 miles an hour before they crash out for a well needed rest. But are you finding that your puppy's toys don’t hold your pups interest for long? Does that mean your puppy is “just not that into” toys? Unlikely as puppies love to play. It’s possibly because you haven’t offered your pup the right kinds of toys.

There are so many dog toys on the market it can be overwhelming and hard to know where to start. But some toys are definitely better than others. So what types of toys are guaranteed to engage, entertain and keep them busy? Here are five to consider:

We all love a cute plush toy and so will your puppy when it’s time to snuggle for some well deserved rest. But when it’s play time “plush with a purpose” toys will help keep your puppy engaged. A plush toy that reacts to your puppy will keep them coming back for more. Whether it’s a squeak, rattle or a crinkle, a toy that reacts with sound will help to keep them engaged. And what could be more exciting than the Outward Hound Hide a Squirrel having to figure out how to retrieve a plush squirrel from its plush home to be able to give it a satisfying squeak?

“Anchor” busy toys and “activity” busy toys are similar in that they’re both designed to be stuffed with treats and kibble, but there’s one major difference: The activity type requires movement to get the goodies out.

This means that your puppy must push, roll and paw the toy to get their reward, which also means that he’ll need plenty of space to play with it. Because of that, they’re not ideal for crate time and they’re best used when you’re supervising your puppy outside of their crate. The great thing with this type of toy is that it burns mental energy as your pup figures out how to access the treats, as well as a little physical energy as they move it around. Check out the KONG Wobbler, Yours Droolly Entertaineze Ball and for those needing more of a challenge Nina Ottosson Puzzle Toys.

Every puppy home needs an assortment of anchor busy toys like the Beco Eco-Friendly Bone, KONG Teething Stick and Nylabone Strong Stuffable Rhino Chew Cone. These hard rubber toys can be stuffed with delicious treats, your puppies kibble or peanut butter, and are a great way to keep your puppy captivated for an extended period of time. Whether your puppy is spending time in their crate or not. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes and levels of complexity, but because puppies can get easily frustrated, it’s best to start off with toys that deliver a quick payout. After your pup has figured out how to unpack the goodies you can move on to the more challenging anchor toy options.

Teething can be tough on your puppy, so chilled toys that can soothe your puppy’s aching gums while providing that all important opportunity to chew can keep them engaged while taking the edge off any discomfort. Simply place a chill & chew teething toy in the freezer or fill an enrichment toy like the West Paw Zogoflex Toppl or KONG Puppy toy with kumara, peanut butter or chicken broth, freeze it and let your pup chomp away. It helps to keep several frozen and ready to go, so you’re always ready for a teething emergency.

This is a DIY approach that might seem like something your cat would prefer, but it’s a little-known fact that puppies (and adult dogs) love to chase moving toys. And as an added bonus, this hack can transform a plush toy that your puppy thinks is a bit boring into something that he can’t get enough of!

Take one of your puppy’s plush toys, attach a string to it that’s about 1 to 2 metres long and let the chasing fun begin. It’s best to introduce the toy gradually; let your puppy track it as you slowly drag it past him, then once he figures out what to do with it, you can speed things up. The toy on a string should always remain on the floor during the game, because dangling it in the air encourages jumping, and puppies should always keep four paws on the floor to prevent a jumping up habit from developing or damage to growing joints. Don’t forget to let your puppy catch and kill it now and then to keep the game fun!