Different Ways to Use BULLYMAKE Toys for Dog Enrichment

Toy Rotation Challenge

Dog enrichment is not just about having more toys. It’s about using the toys you already have in different ways to encourage chewing, licking, problem-solving, tugging, sniffing, chasing, and interactive play. 

Many dog owners accidentally use toys the same way every day, which can make even durable toys feel repetitive over time. Switching up how your dog uses toys can help: 

• reduce boredom, 
• increase mental stimulation, 
• encourage calmer behavior, 
• and make enrichment routines feel fresh and exciting again. 

Different toy textures encourage different instincts and play styles. This fun and easy BULLYMAKE enrichment challenge helps dogs experience: 

• chewing, 
• licking, 
• tugging, 
• scent work, 
• problem-solving, 
• and interactive play 

throughout the week using different toy types and enrichment activities. 

The BULLYMAKE Enrichment Toy Rotation Challenge 

Week 1: Nylon Toy Enrichment 

Nylon toys are not just for chewing. Textured nylon surfaces can also double as mini lick mats for licking enrichment and calm chewing sessions, almost like a DIY lick mat for power chewers. 

Try These Ideas 

• Spread xylitol-free peanut butter onto textured grooves 
• Add plain yogurt or pumpkin puree 
• Freeze wet food onto the toy overnight 
• Create a DIY lick-mat experience 
• Use during crate downtime for calmer engagement 

Why It Works 

• Licking and structured chewing can encourage longer engagement and help dogs settle more calmly after exercise. 
• Freezing enrichment also slows dogs down and increases challenge time. 

Best For 

• Power chewers 
• High-energy dogs 
• Crate training routines 
• Calm evening enrichment 

Safety Tip: Always use dog-safe peanut butter without xylitol. Inspect nylon toys regularly for deep cracks or sharp edges. 

Week 2: Rubber Treat Toy Enrichment 

Rubber toys are excellent problem-solving tools. 

Stuffing and freezing rubber treat toys can turn ordinary snacks into longer-lasting enrichment activities while encouraging dogs to work for rewards. 

Try These Ideas 

• Stuff treats inside and freeze overnight 
• Layer kibble with yogurt or pumpkin 
• Hide small rewards inside for scent work 
• Increase difficulty throughout the week 
• Use for slow feeding instead of bowls 

Why It Works 

Food puzzles encourage: 

• independent enrichment, 
• problem-solving, 
• mental stimulation, 
• and boredom reduction. 

Many dogs become more mentally tired from problem-solving activities than short walks alone. 

*Pro Tip: Freeze enrichment toys in layers to increase challenge time and make rewards harder to reach. 

Best For 

• Food-motivated dogs 
• Dogs home alone during the day 
• Fast eaters 
• Dogs prone to boredom chewing 

Week 3: Rope Toy Enrichment 

Rope toys can become training tools, not just tug toys. 

Interactive rope play helps build communication, engagement, and bonding between dogs and owners. 

Try These Ideas 

• Practice “drop it” and “leave it” 
• Reward successful recall with tug 
• Use for impulse-control games 
• Play structured tug sessions 
• Attach rope toys to poles for chasing games 

Why It Works 

Interactive tug games can: 

• strengthen bonding, 
• build communication, 
• improve engagement, 
• and provide healthy physical outlets. 

Structured tug also helps many dogs practice emotional regulation during excitement. 

Best For 

• Interactive play 
• High-energy dogs 
• Training rewards 
• Bonding routines 

Safety Tip: Inspect rope toys weekly for loose fibers or fraying. Retire heavily damaged rope toys promptly. 

Week 4: Ballistic Fabric Toy Enrichment 

Ballistic fabric toys encourage active, interactive enrichment. 

These toys work especially well for dogs that love chasing, shaking, carrying, and tugging. 

Try These Ideas 

• Play supervised tug games 
• Use for indoor fetch 
• Hide treats underneath for scent games 
• Practice “find the toy” 
• Rotate into active play sessions 

Why It Works 

Different textures activate different play instincts. 

Ballistic toys often encourage: 

• shaking, 
• carrying, 
• chasing, 
• and interactive engagement. 

That novelty helps enrichment stay exciting longer. 

Best For 

• Dogs that destroy plush toys 
• Fetch-focused dogs 
• Tug lovers 
• Interactive enrichment 

Safety Tip: Ballistic fabric toys are designed for supervised play, not nonstop solo chewing.  Inspect seams regularly and retire toys if inner layers become exposed. 

Week 5: Plush Toy Enrichment 

Plush toys can support calmer enrichment styles. 

Not every enrichment activity needs high energy, and softer toys often work well during lower-energy parts of the day. 

Try These Ideas 

• Hide treats underneath plush toys 
• Use for sniff-and-find games 
• Rotate into calmer evening play 
• Practice gentle indoor fetch 
• Use for supervised comfort enrichment 

Why It Works 

Softer textures can encourage: 

• sniffing, 
• gentle carrying, 
• calmer engagement, 
• and comfort-focused play. 

Many dogs naturally switch into lower-energy play styles with softer toys. 

Best For 

• Calm enrichment 
• Indoor routines 
• Gentle fetch 
• Evening wind-down sessions 

Safety Tip: Aggressive chewers should always use plush toys under supervision. Remove toys if stuffing or squeakers become exposed.