Rubber Dog Chew Stick with Treat Compartment and Bristles

Some chew toys get a sniff and a shrug. This one gives your dog a reason to keep going: the stick has an interior compartment where you can tuck a favorite treat, so working at the toy pays off. It looks like a regular bone-style chew, in blue with a green end.

The body is rubber and the stick is 9.8 in (25 cm) long, with a weight of about 4.1 oz (116 g). That length makes it easy to hold in a paw while chewing. Openings along the stick have bristles hidden inside them, which adds a different texture for your dog to explore while it plays.

To load it, press a small, soft treat into the compartment. Smaller pieces are easier to fit and last longer than a single big one. Watch the first few sessions so you can see how your dog chews, since every dog has its own style, and take the stick away if pieces start to come off. The product is described as phthalate-free and BPA-free and as dishwasher-safe, so cleaning is a matter of rinsing off treat residue and running it through the dishwasher, or washing it by hand.

Pick a size by your dog's mouth, since this chew is a medium-length stick rather than a small toy. One stick is included.