Best interactive toys for fearful dogs

Feb 17, 2026

It's discouraging (and expensive!) to buy enrichment toys for your fearful dog, only to have them ignore them, or even be afraid of them.  

In this video, I talk about common reasons that fearful dogs avoid or don't seem interested in puzzle toys, and give examples of adjustments or alternatives to a few popular interactive dog toys that are likely to be a better fit for your fearful dog:

Have you tried any of the toys I show in the video with your dog? What did they think?  You can leave comments and questions below the video on YouTube and I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 

If your dog is too afraid of gear, or of going outside, to go on walks at all, check out my free guide to Your Fearful Dog's 1st Enrichment Game and give your dog some fun and mental stimulation at home.