Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Dogs who love foraging and owners looking for interactive puzzle play
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Benebone Wishbone
Moderate chewers who love flavored chew toys with an ergonomic grip shape
Benebone Wishbone delivers the best flavored chew experience in this comparison — real bacon is infused throughout the nylon, not just sprayed on the surface. The wishbone shape is genuinely clever, giving dogs purchase points that flat bones cannot match. Durability is excellent for moderate chewers, though power chewers should size up or consider the KONG Classic instead.
Strengths
- Real bacon flavor infused throughout — not just a surface coating
- Wishbone shape allows dogs to grip and chew from multiple angles
- Made in the USA with food-grade nylon and real flavor ingredients
Limitations
- Not intended for aggressive power chewers who can break off chunks
- No fillable or puzzle component — purely a chew toy
- Needs replacement when deep grooves appear (roughly every 2-3 months for moderate chewers)
When to Choose Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Dogs who love foraging and owners looking for interactive puzzle play
The Hide-A-Squirrel is one of the most engaging enrichment toys available — the hide-and-seek mechanic taps into dogs' natural foraging instincts, and the squeaky squirrels sustain interest across multiple play sessions. Durability is the main weakness, making this best suited for supervised play. The availability of replacement squirrels is a smart touch that extends overall value.
Strengths
- Hide-and-seek concept with squeaky squirrels in a plush tree trunk engages natural foraging instincts
- Multiple sizes available with varying numbers of squirrels (junior, large, jumbo, ginormous)
- Replacement squirrels sold separately — extends the toy's lifespan
Limitations
- Plush squirrels and trunk are not durable against moderate to heavy chewers
- Squeakers in squirrels can fail after repeated use and washing
- Stuffing in trunk can be pulled out by determined dogs
