Best enrichment toys for a puppy
Last checked 4 November 2026. Prices in pounds, delivery to UK addresses.
For most puppies, start with a lick mat and a treat-dispensing ball: one slows down soft food, the other turns kibble into a rolling game. Both are the silicone lick mat with suction cups (£14.00) and the rubber treat-dispensing ball (£12.00), or the puppy enrichment kit (lick mat and treat ball) (£22.00) together.
Skip both for a dog that already shreds rubber toys; neither is a chew toy. Delivery is free and takes 5 to 12 days, because they ship from China.
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| Product | Price | What it does | Delivery | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone lick mat with suction cups | £14.00 | Licking a thin layer of soft food | 5-12 days | In stock |
| Rubber treat-dispensing ball | £12.00 | Rolling to release kibble | 5-12 days | In stock |
| Puppy enrichment kit (lick mat and treat ball) | £22.00 | Both in one parcel | 5-12 days | In stock |
Which enrichment toy should a puppy start with?
The lick mat, if your puppy eats soft food or you use a little paste during grooming or crate time. The treat ball, if your puppy eats kibble and finishes a bowl in seconds.
What can you put on a lick mat for a puppy?
Dogs Trust suggests spreading a small amount of soft, dog-safe food and counting it in the day's food. Check with your vet before you add a food your puppy has not had before.
Is a rubber treat ball safe for a puppy?
Use it while you are there. Check it after each session and replace it if it splits or loses pieces.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are packed and dispatched in 1 to 3 days, and the parcel takes 4 to 9 days to reach a UK address. The kit comes in one parcel.
Questions people ask
- What are the best enrichment toys for a puppy?
- A lick mat and a treat-dispensing ball cover licking and chasing. Start with whichever matches what your puppy eats.
- What is the best enrichment toy for a puppy in the UK on a budget?
- The rubber treat-dispensing ball at £12.00, with free UK delivery.
- Can I leave my puppy alone with a lick mat?
- No. Silicone can be torn and swallowed, so supervise and take it away if it splits.
Sources
- Dogs Trust: lick mat lap-up, checked 4 November 2026
Last checked 4 November 2026. When prices, stock or delivery times change we update this page and its date.