The 12 Best Toys for Hyperactive Dogs

1. BarkBox Subscription

You’ve probably heard of BarkBox before. If not, here’s the lowdown: It’s a subscription service where every month a box full of cool dog treats and toys is delivered to your doorstep. The box includes 4-6 items curated from their current collection.

When you get started, you can pick your dog’s size so all the treats and toys fit your pup just right.

What we love about this is that it’s a fun surprise for dogs and pup parents alike. Getting a delivery every month is exciting!

It’s also a convenient way to try out new treats and toys that you probably never would have heard of.

2. Pet Qwerks Talking Babble Ball Dog Toy

Toys for a hyperactive dog don’t get much better than this. The Babble Ball “talks” and makes animal sounds when it’s touched.

But don’t worry, the ball won’t keep chattering on even when you’re not around. The technology inside it sets off the sounds only when the pet is near.

Keeping a hyperactive dog occupied isn’t easy, which is why the Babble Ball is so great. It’s active, unpredictable and crazy fun. Your dog will think it’s alive!

Fun sayings include Rock ‘n Roll Big Doggy,” “Hey, What are you doing?,” “Grrrrr!,” and “Sweet Puppy.” The ball is available in three sizes and various colors.

3. Bubbletastic Bacon Bubble Machine for Dogs

Bacon-flavored bubbles? This might just be one of the coolest toys for hyperactive dogs we’ve come across.

Dogs just love to chase and chomp bubbles and let’s be honest; it’s a whole lot of fun to watch.

To get started, you load up the Bubbletastic Bacon Bubble Machine with the safe, 100% non-toxic solution, turn it on and sit back and watch your dog go crazy trying to catch the yummy bubbles.

This is an awesome toy that’s very different from the standard array of bones, balls, and plush toys.

4. Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole

We bought this for Toby during a frigid cold Minnesota winter where his paws would literally freeze to the ground if he went outside. He was an oversized puppy with an enormous amount of pent-up energy, and this Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole was a lifesaver.

The concept is pretty simple: It’s a long pole with a bungee cord and a braided fleece toy at the end. You grab the pole and whip it around, encouraging your dog to chase the toy at the end. The running and jumping wear them out in no time.

Toby LOVED playing with this and still does. In fact, the other day, I found him sitting next to the pole, whining and wanting to play.

I highly recommend this toy for active pups, and I think Toby would, too, if he could talk.

5. OurPets Buster Food Cube

This is another toy we bought for Toby that crazy cold first winter. It’s a little loud, but it certainly does the trick.

As the name implies, it’s a cube that holds dog food, and your pup has to push it around the house to let out the kernels. With the way it’s designed, however, the dog really has to work at it for the food to disperse.

The Buster Food Cube keeps Toby busy for a good 30 minutes straight, which is eons when you have an active dog.

6. Benebone Wishbone Dog Chew Toy

This toy is a classic and great for chewers. It comes in several different flavors (like bacon, chicken, and peanut) and sizes.

Made out of extra durable materials, this is a good toy for aggressive chewers, which means your pup will stay busy for extended periods of time.

What are you going to do with all that free time you’ll have?

7. Hyper Pet Dura-Squeaks Stick Dog Toy

When the name of the brand is “Hyper Pet,” you know this is going to be good for those extra energetic dogs.

What’s great about this toy is that it is made out of ultra-strong materials with a loud squeaker. It bounces and moves unpredictably – another great way to catch the attention of a hyper pup.

If we had to sum it up, it would be this: It’s like a stick on steroids. I mean, does a regular stick come in neon colors, squeak loudly and bounce? Nope, so get your dog a Dura-Squeaks Stick.

8. Chuckit! Classic Launcher

The first time I saw the Chuckit! Launcher, I scoffed and said I didn’t need it. After all, I played fastpitch and was an outfielder – I could launch the ball pretty darn far by myself.

That is, until I saw how far the Launcher threw the ball. It seriously makes it sail. And dogs LOVE it. There is always someone at the dog park with a Launcher and a pack of dogs lining up to play fetch.

If you’ve got a hyper dog who likes to play fetch, it is crazy not to have a Launcher. They’re so darn cheap and will launch the ball so much further than your arm could, which equals more running. Which equals a calmer, more pooped-out pup.

9. KONG Wubba Dog Toy

If you’ve read this site before, you’ll likely know just how much I love the KONG brand. These products are ingeniously designed and ultra-durable.

For example, Toby still has the two Classic KONG toys we got him as a puppy. He has literally destroyed every other toy we bought around that time, but the KONG toys are still kicking.

The KONG Wubba is great because you can use it for a game of fetch (the tail makes it really sail!) or for tug-of-war. Or just let the dog chew on it.

They’ll love the squeaky nose, and because it’s a KONG product, you don’t have to worry about it getting ripped apart.

10. Hero Squeakables Kettle Ball

Get ready for endless hours of amusement with this versatile pet toy, perfect for tug-of-war, fetch, and solo play.

The soft, squeaking, chewable design makes it an exceptional choice for both play and training, while its ability to float adds an extra layer of fun around water.

THero Squeakables Kettle Ball is made from high-quality, chew-resistant soft rubber, ideally suited for moderate chewers and dogs up to 45 lbs.

11. West Paw Design Zogoflex Qwizl Guaranteed Tough Puzzle Treat Toy for Dogs

Toys where dogs really have to work at it to get their treat are the best. So many dogs will do anything for food, and by using a device that makes it challenging for them to get at the treat, you’ll keep them mentally and physically stimulated for a long time.

The Tough Puzzle Treat Toy is designed to hold a treat stick, like a Bullystick or a training stick from the Honest Company. It’s available in small or large, depending on what your dog needs.

Best of all, it is made in the USA,  recyclable and dishwasher safe, and 100% guaranteed against dog damage, so you can feel good about your purchase.

12. KONG Jumbler Ball Dog Toy

And last but not least is another KONG product. In all honesty, almost every KONG toy is good for a hyperactive dog. But this one is especially good.

With Jumbler Ball, you get a whole new take on the classic dog toy, the tennis ball. Here it is encapsulated with another ball made from super-tough thermoplastic and includes a squeaker and a handle.

Dogs love shaking the ball and trying to get the tennis ball on the inside, and it also makes for a very interesting game of fetch!