Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Wins
Winner
Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer dog frisbee in orange and blue

Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer

7.9

Active dogs who love fetch and owners who want a safer alternative to hard plastic frisbees

VS
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel plush puzzle dog toy

Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy

7.0

Dogs who love foraging and owners looking for interactive puzzle play

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Overall Score
7.9
7.0
Durability
7.5
5.0
Safety & Materials
8.5
7.5
Enrichment Value
8.0
9.0
Construction Quality
8.0
6.5
Size Versatility
7.0
8.0
Ease of Cleaning
8.5
6.5
Value
7.5
8.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Price
$18.99
$14.99

Making Your Decision

Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer logo

When to Choose Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer

Active dogs who love fetch and owners who want a safer alternative to hard plastic frisbees

The Chuckit! Paraflight is the best frisbee-style toy in this comparison — the soft multilayer construction is dramatically gentler on dogs' mouths than hard plastic alternatives, and the aerodynamic profile delivers impressive flight performance. The water-floating capability makes it versatile across environments. Not a chew toy, but as a fetch disc it is hard to beat.

Strengths

  • Multilayer nylon and rubber construction is gentler on dogs' mouths than hard plastic frisbees
  • Aerodynamic design flies straight and far with minimal effort
  • Floats on water — excellent for lake and beach fetch sessions

Limitations

  • Not designed for chewing — determined chewers can tear through the nylon layers
  • Large size only — limited options for small breed dogs
  • Can get slippery when wet, making it harder for some dogs to grip
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy logo

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

Ready to Get Started?

Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer dog frisbee in orange and blue

Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer

Score: 7.9
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel plush puzzle dog toy

Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy

Score: 7.0