My dog is turning four this month. She’s an extremely picky eater and is very excitable. She loves squirrels, little kids, being outside, and playing fetch, but it’s hard to wear her out. She’s very intelligent and usually figures out doggie puzzles in seconds. I worry she is bored or depressed sometimes. Our budget is about $40. — C.G.From gifting expert Mari Uyehara:Compartment-based puzzle toys always made me question my own intelligence because I would spend more time filling them than our family dog did figuring them out. But frozen toys can keep her occupied, and this pupsicle is easier to clean and fill (with whatever your picky eater does like) than the Kongs I used to keep in the freezer. Also, our resident pet expert Mel Plaut says this plastic-free bone, which has beef and sweet potato bits in its grooves, is their dog’s new favorite (and takes Dave about 20 minutes to finish).Finally, these silicone collar charms might not seem like a gift that a pooch would appreciate. But spell out her name on her collar before a walk to the park, and passerby kids might just start calling out to her — our testers found they turned lots of heads. It’s harder to be bored when you’re a canine celeb.But if you’d really like to know what’s going on in her head, my colleague Annemarie Conte recently took her pup to a psychic. And she thinks it sort of worked. Need Help Finding The Perfect Gift? Ask Our Experts.Our present-hunters are here to answer your questions. By completing this form, you agree that we may add your address to our list for the newsletter The Gift.
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