12 Days of Christmas: 12 Must-Have Enrichment Gifts for Dogs

This all-in-one festive bundle transforms mealtime into a brain-teasing challenge. Using the ruby red West Paw Toppl, you can create a layered enrichment experience by filling it with Denzel’s Crimbo Crackers, turkey pâté and a drizzle of Beef Furr Boost.

Freezing the Toppl adds an extra dimension of fun, giving your dog a longer-lasting activity that engages their mind and slows down eating. And if you’ve got a dog that’s a bit of a brainiac, you can fix two Toppl enrichment toys together for an even harder puzzle.

This oversized festive dog toy is hard to miss standing over three feet tall. It’s the perfect Christmas toy for large dogs, featuring a combination of a deep grunter squeaker and crinkle material in the arms and legs to create a symphony of sounds that keeps dogs excited and engaged.

It works for interactive play, solo chewing and even a game of fetch with the variety of textures and noises encouraging mental stimulation and active exercise. If you’re looking for unique gifts for dogs, this is the one, but just don’t expect it to fit in a normal sized stocking!

Inspired by bumblebees and their honey-filled hives, the Honey Pot 2.0 Slow Feeder toy is a versatile enrichment toy that turns mealtime into a stimulating puzzle. Fill it with kibble, canned food, peanut butter, or homemade treats and freeze it for an added challenge. Then just let your dog work to access the goodies inside.

The durable Pup-X material withstands chewing and play, while the slow-feeder design encourages calmer eating and engages your dog’s problem-solving skills. It’s another one of those gifts for dogs that is perfect for keeping pups occupied during holiday bustle.

Shaped like a festive snowflake, this ultra-tough dog chew toy gives power chewers something appropriate to sink their teeth into… literally. Made from SodaPup’s PETstrong material, it’s safe, veterinarian-approved, and perfect for dogs who love a good gnawing session.

As a bonus, the ridges help freshen breath and support dental health and can even be layered with some delicious treats like natural yoghurt or dog-friendly peanut butter for a special Christmas treat. And because December already brings enough washing up, the fact that it’s dishwasher-safe is a small seasonal mercy.

This beloved dog puzzle toy is a staple in enrichment circles for a reason as it adapts to your dog’s skill level and keeps them busy in the best possible way. The soft inner “teeth” hold treats, wet food or a festive mix of both, encouraging your dog to work snacks out at their own pace.

For pups who breeze through standard puzzles, you can level up by connecting two Toppls together for an extra brain-tickling challenge. It’s durable, gentle on jaws and ideal for dogs who need a constructive outlet for excitement (looking at you, Christmas morning zoomies).

Another brilliant idea for those looking for Christmas gifts for dogs, the Dogsee Yeti Yak Enrichment Toy requires no added set up or ingredients, just a few seconds in the microwave and it’s ready to go.

You simply pop a Yeti nugget inside (which is included with your order) microwave it for under a minute, and watch as it puffs into a crunchy yak-milk treat. Once cooled, the treat sits inside the toy, turning mealtime into a rewarding puzzle. With five yak nuggets included, your dog gets multiple rounds of enrichment and a long-lasting chew that keeps them focused and satisfied.

These cheerful mitten-shaped rope toy bring a cosy winter feel to tug-of-war sessions, thanks to the same durable rope used in dog leads. They’re built for enthusiastic tuggers, with added crinkle and squeak for sensory excitement but without the mess of stuffing.

While not suited to heavy chewers, they’re perfect for playful pups who adore interactive games with their humans. A lovely seasonal pick if you’re looking for gifts for dogs that bring both charm and durability to holiday playtime.

The Woof Pupsicle is one of those enrichment toys that has become an essential in our household. It’s super easy to set up; just add the premade Pupsicle Pops or create your own with the Woof Treat Tray.

Made from durbable, non-toxic natural rubber and cleverly designed to catch drool, it’s enrichment without the mess plus it goes straight in the dishwasher. A brilliant way to keep dogs calm through the Christmas chaos and beyond.

This delightful hide-and-seek burrow dog toy is absolutely adorable and a must for Christmas morning. Your dog can root through the plushie milk carton to find the squeaky cookies inside, and once they’ve “saved” them all, they’re usually just as eager for you to tuck them back in again.

It’s a great way to channel festive excitement into focused, independent play, offering some easy mental stimulation for dogs of all ages. And let’s be honest, it also makes a cute Christmas decoration from your pup’s toy basket.

This clever two-in-one design might be one of the most versatile gifts for dogs you can give. Project Hive’s Scented Disc flies beautifully for outdoor play, floats for water fetch, and offers different sensory experiences thanks to its fun, floppy structure.

But come winter, when long walks get shorter, the real magic is on the underside. Flip it over and you’ve got a textured lick mat, perfect for calming excited pups with a soothing spread of yogurt or peanut butter.

Rob the Microbe brings a bit of quirky charm to enrichment time. With its erratic bounce and floating design, it keeps dogs guessing where it’s going to end up and works indoors, outdoors and in water.

The treat-dispensing bottom also adds a rewarding puzzle element, while the mint flavour helps hold your dog’s interest and freshens things up a little. It’s a great option if you want a gift that offers both active play and brainwork, all wrapped up in a design that’s just a bit different from your usual Christmas offerings.

Designed with four distinct compartments for each season, spring, summer, autumn and winter, this slow feeder dog bowl feels fitting for the Christmas season and every season that follows.

Each section has its own seasonal pattern, so your dog has to work a little differently in each one. It’s ideal for mixing wet and dry food without creating chaos, and its shallow layout makes it accessible for dogs of all ages, including puppies.