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

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.

£22; argos.co.uk

2. Outward Hound hide-a-squirrel puzzle

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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from £13; amazon.co.uk

3. AllPetSolutions sunflower snuffle mat

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.

£17; allpetsolutions.co.uk

4. Sheep rope dog toy

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.

£13.50; sophieallport.com

5. PetLove nuzzle puzzle ball

PetLove nuzzle puzzle ball

Pop treats in this puzzle ball and it will entertain a food-focused dog longer than most chew toys.

£7; amazon.co.uk