subject: Keeping Your Dog Entertained While You Are Away [print this page] One other thing that you can do is to provide your dog plenty of toys that they can play with throughout the day. It is important, however, that you choose toys which are safe for your dog whenever you are not around. For example, Kong toys are some of the most popular and they are practically indestructible. You can also fill a Kong toy full of treats, which will basically be killing two birds with one stone. Your dog will enjoy the play time, and it will enjoy the treats as well.