Target's Cherries Dog Toy Already Has 7,000+ Fans and a Secret That Makes Dogs Go Wild
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More than 7,000 shoppers have already bought Target's Boots & Barkley Cherries Dog Toy , and one shopper discovered a clever way to get even more use out of it.
For dogs who love food, pulling games and investigating anything their humans put in front of them, those two little cherries may prove more interesting than they first appear.
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Boots & Barkley Cherries Dog Toy, $10.99 at Target
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At first look, this is a straightforward chew-and-tug toy —two red rubber cherries with a faceted design and green twisted rope connecting them. It's both cute and fun.
What the toy doesn't immediately reveal is a hidden trick one shopper found. "I like to put treats at the base of the cherries before we leave the house to keep her occupied for a bit. The rubber is heavy-duty and holds the treat well," the clever pet parent wrote in their review on Target.com .
That small design change turns the Boots & Barkley Cherries Dog Toy from a standard toy into an enrichment activity. Hiding treats gives a food-motivated pup something to put their energy and attention toward.
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According to Target, more than 7,000 shoppers have purchased the toy, and it has an average rating of 3.8 stars.
"Our dog is absolutely obsessed," wrote one shopper on Target.com , adding that the cherries act as a natural stopper for dogs who love to pull.
Another shopper's Kelpie has taken that tugging enthusiasm to a slightly more chaotic level. They explained how the pup loves swinging the cherries around over their Maltese-mix brother's head. The Maltese, according to the shopper, is a "grouchy old man" and doesn't like it.
What to Know About the Boots & Barkley Cherries Dog Toy
The toy is relatively large, and a few pet parents mentioned it might not be a fit for smaller dogs. The basic design is meant for play, and the stem rope is the toy's weakest point, with some noting that it didn't last long.
If you own a medium- to large-sized dog that loves to chew, tug and fetch, the toy is available in stores and on Target.com .
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Sep 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
