Toppls

A Toppl is a treat-dispensing enrichment toy made by West Paw and it's one of the most popular and versatile dog enrichment toys around. It's a hollow, mushroom-shaped rubber toy with a wide opening at the top that you fill with your dog's favourite food, treats or spreads. The idea is simple, your dog has to work to get the filling out, which keeps them mentally engaged and entertained for far longer than a standard bowl or treat would. All the Toppls in this collection are made from West Paw's Zogoflex rubber, which is durable, non-toxic, dishwasher safe and designed for moderate chewers. They come in a range of colours including Aqua Blue, Granny Smith Green, Tangerine, Lavender, Evergreen and limited edition colourways, so there's genuinely something for everyone, including a style-conscious dog owner.

Almost anything your dog loves and that's safe for them to eat. The wide opening on the Toppl makes it really easy to fill compared to narrower toys, you can spoon in wet food, dog pate, plain yoghurt, mashed banana, dog peanut butter or a mix of kibble and food toppers. For an extra challenge and a longer-lasting session, fill the Toppl and pop it in the freezer for a few hours before giving it to your dog. A frozen Toppl can keep most dogs busy for a seriously impressive amount of time. You can also connect a small Toppl to a large Toppl to create a more complex puzzle or use the West Paw Toppl Stopper or the Paws in Earnest Stopple for Toppl to seal the bottom while you fill and freeze, so nothing leaks out during prep. Just keep an eye on calorie intake if you're giving it daily, what goes in counts towards their overall diet.

The West Paw Toppl comes in small and large sizes and the right choice really depends on your dog's size and how they use it. The small Toppl is well suited to smaller breeds and puppies, while the large is better for medium to large dogs who need something more substantial to work with. One of the most popular approaches is to get both sizes: a small Toppl fits neatly inside a large one, which creates a more challenging two-in-one puzzle toy that takes longer to crack. If you're not sure where to start, the large Toppl is a safe bet for most adult dogs and gives you more room to get creative with fillings. The Toppl is also available in an XL size in certain colourways, worth checking the individual product listings if you have a particularly large breed at home.

Using a Toppl is genuinely easy once you've done it once or twice and the prep time is minimal. Simply fill the Toppl through the wide opening with your chosen filling: wet food, pate, peanut butter, yoghurt, kibble or a layered mix of different things. For the best results, use the West Paw Toppl Stopper or a Paws in Earnest Stopple to plug the hole at the bottom, then stand it upright and freeze it for a couple of hours before giving it to your dog. A frozen Toppl keeps dogs engaged significantly longer than an unfrozen one and it's a fantastic way to give your dog a calming, rewarding activity. Great for settling them before you leave the house, during grooming, or simply to break up a long afternoon. The Toppl is dishwasher safe, so cleanup is effortless, and you can batch-prep a few at a time and keep them in the freezer ready to go. If you want to step up the challenge, nestle a small Toppl inside a large one for a double-layer puzzle your dog will love working through.