Five of the best dog toys costing less than £25
Treat your pooch to a sunflower snuffle mat or a nuzzle puzzle ball
1. Nina Ottosson dog brick
This easy-to-clean puzzle toy forces your dog to use its brain, as it has to slide and open compartments to find treats hidden inside.
2. Outward Hound hide-a-squirrel puzzle
Three stuffed toys in one, as well as a simple hide and seek game with squeaky squirrels; it comes in a range of sizes.
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3. AllPetSolutions sunflower snuffle mat
Snuffle mats are popular enrichment toys, and a useful distraction for dogs. They sniff out treats hidden in the mat, as they would forage for food in the wild.
4. Sheep rope dog toy
Sophie Allport has a collection of country-style dog toys. This sheep is made of canvas and has a squeaker inside.
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5. PetLove nuzzle puzzle ball
Pop treats in this puzzle ball and it will entertain a food-focused dog longer than most chew toys.
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