Gizmo’s Favorite Things 🐾
Every item on this list is something Gizmo genuinely uses —
nothing here is sponsored, and most of these he uses daily.
If you ask Gizmo, 2025 has been a very good year.
He’s tested toys, supervised treat quality control, and dramatically stared at me until snacks were dispensed.
After months of very serious research (mostly involving treats), here are Gizmo’s absolute favorite things of 2025 — toys he actually plays with and treats he loses his mind over.
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🏆 Best Interactive Toy: Best Animal Look A Like
He loves the toy! He plays with it all the time!
🏆 Best Interactive Toy: Motion-Activated Bouncing Ball
This ball is pure chaos — in the best way.
It lights up, moves on its own, and instantly triggers Gizmo’s “what is this thing and why must I chase it” mode. He’ll pounce, bark at it, and then proudly carry it away like he won.
Why Gizmo loves it:
- Moves and lights up on its own (no human effort required)
- Keeps him busy when he has extra energy
- Durable enough to survive enthusiastic cocker spaniel attacks
🏆 Best Tug-A-War Toy: Blue Octopus
This octopus has seen things.
It’s been tugged, shaken, dragged across the house, and dramatically “defeated” more times than I can count — and it’s still going strong.
Why Gizmo loves it:
- Perfect size for tug-of-war
- Squeaky + crinkly = instant excitement
- Soft enough to cuddle after battle
🏆 Best Training Treats: Good’n’Fun Small Bites
These are Gizmo’s “I will do literally anything for this” treats.
They’re small enough for training but exciting enough that he actually pays attention — which is saying something.
Why Gizmo loves them:
- Small, soft bites (great for frequent rewards)
- Made with real chicken
- No aggressive chewing required
🏆 Best Fancy Treat: Salmon Treats
When Gizmo hears the salmon treats bag, he appears instantly, regardless of where he was sleeping.
These are his special occasion snacks — or, honestly, just Tuesday snacks.
Why Gizmo loves them:
- Strong salmon smell (dog-approved, human-questionable)
- Easy to break into smaller pieces
- Great for high-value rewards
🏆 Best Variety Treat Pack: Soft & Crunchy Mix
This is the treat equivalent of a sampler platter.
Some days Gizmo wants soft. Some days he wants crunch. This pack lets him feel like he has options — which he absolutely believes he deserves.
Why Gizmo loves it:
- Mix of textures
- Good size pieces
- Keeps treat time interesting
Final Thoughts from Gizmo 🐶
If a toy survives more than a week or a treat causes immediate tail-wagging chaos, it earns a spot on this list.
Every item here has been:
✔ Tested
✔ Approved
✔ Aggressively demanded again
If you’re shopping for a small dog with big opinions, Gizmo highly recommends all of the above.
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