A blue version of the famous VW Bus-inspired Kong dog toy is now on sale, and profits will benefit animal shelters nationwide ...

This round rubber toy is meant to be filled with peanut butter, cheese, or even dog treats to entice food-motivated pups to play, but pet parents also adore it for keeping high-energy dogs occupied ...

"Using toys and play as rewards for dogs that already have a high training drive is a great way to take advantage of their motivation to work," Houpt says. The Kong Wubba is my favorite toy for fetch.

Kong brand has a handy sizing chart to help you choose the right size for your dog. Best tug toy The Wubba isn't a chew toy, but it's a super tough toy for games of tug. It also works well for fetch.

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