The Best Dog Frisbee In Australia - The Overview
Written By Vedrana Nikolic | Canine Coach, B.A Ethnology & Anthropology, M.A Semiotics.
Edited & Fact Checked By Renae Soppe | B.A Journalism & Science.
Last Updated: 2nd January 2025
Playing fetch is an important part of life for many dogs.
For some canines, though, chasing the ball can become boring quickly. They are simply too fast, and the ball just doesn’t fly far enough. What to do in that case? Get a dog frisbee!
In all seriousness, frisbees are a great way to bring the game of fetch to the next level and are one of the best dog toys you can get. But which one of the many options is best for your fur bestie? To uncover everything you need to know, we teamed up with canine trainers, behavioural experts, and dog parents to test the best of the best. After months of research and several dozen frisbees, we were able to agree on this list.
Today’s guide will help you find the best flying disc for your dog available in Australia.
Quick Picks - The Top 3

Our Number 1 Pick -
Aussie Dog Fly It
- Non-toxic and safe to use
- Soft but fairly durable
- Perfect for small and medium dogs
- Floats on water

Runner Up -
Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee
- Super lighweight
- Easy to pick up
- Floats on water
- Glows in the dark

Third Choice -
Mob 9 Flying Ring
- Affordable
- Easy to throw and catch
- Lightweight
- Flexible
How to Choose the Best Frisbee for Dogs
What makes one frisbee better than the other? Aren’t they all the same? Is there any difference between a frisbee made for humans as one designed specifically for dogs? Well, if you look at the options there are online, you’ll quickly realise there are plenty of different choices.
Here is what our team of independent experts thinks you need to consider in order to make the right choice to make your frisbee game with your pup fun and safe:
Soft or Hard Frisbee?
Many toy manufacturers differentiate between ‘soft’ and ‘hard’ disks for dogs. So, which one is right for your dog?
Well, let’s get one thing out of the way first: a frisbee that’s made for dogs should never be completely hard. If the material the frisbee is made of is too rigid, it will also be brittle. It happens often those dogs end up chewing on their frisbee’s and breaking off a part or two. When the material is too rigid, the broken pieces will create sharp edges - and that’s what we don’t want for our dogs. Sharp plastic edges can lead to uncomfortable injuries.
This is the reason why most frisbees made for humans are not the best choice for dogs. A disc for dogs needs to be soft enough not to break apart like that.
You still have the choice between softer and harder frisbees. Frisbees that are softer are gentler to the dog’s teeth and gums, which is why they are usually recommended for puppies and sensitive dogs. At the same time, soft frisbees are floppier which means it’s more difficult to throw them very far.
Frisbees that are soft are also much easier to chew apart. Therefore, harder frisbees are sometimes recommended for power-chewers who love to tear apart their toys. Keep in mind that a frisbee is not a chewing toy in any case - it should only be used for playing fetch. Still, a frisbee that’s harder in texture might last longer if you're like me and have a chewer on your hands.
Size, Shape and Aerodynamics
If you start looking at dog frisbees, you’ll notice that they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. Some are made from rubber, some from rope, and some from fabric. Some don’t even look like a frisbee that much.
What kind works best? Well, this is something you can only learn by trial and error. Some flying discs will be easier to throw, some will be easier for the dog to catch, and these two features don’t always coincide.
However, there seems to always be a trade-off there. Frisbees that are more lightweight and have a larger surface area will fly better, but they will also be easy to destroy. Heavier frisbees can last a long time (and sometimes can even be used to play tug of war with your doggo), but they are quite clumsy when it comes to throwing.
In the end, you won’t really know what you or your canine companion prefer before you try out a couple of frisbees.
Safety Concerns
One thing to think about when shopping for dog frisbees is how safe the material is. In Australia (as in most other parts of the world), regulatory oversight regarding pet toys is pretty much non-existent (1). This means it’s up to the owner to decide whether the toy is good enough for their pet.
As we mentioned above, when it comes to frisbees, it’s best to avoid material that is too brittle as the sharp edges could cause injury to a dog’s mouth.
Our team of experts point out that there is another major safety concern when it comes to dog toys that is caused by the lack of regulatory oversight: the chemicals that are hidden in those toys. Independent research, like the study conducted by Michigan-based Ecology Center in 2009, often leads to discovering concerning levels of unreported chemicals in dog toys. The study in question discovered detectable levels of lead in 48% of tennis balls that were tested (2).
“Pets, like children, have higher exposure to chemical hazards, and our data show that pet products are far more likely to have hazardous chemicals than children’s toys.” - Jeff Gearhart, Ecology Center for Bark
Another problematic material for dog toys is vinyl. Vinyl can contain a variety of additives that are known to be detrimental to human and dog health like lead, Bisphenol-A, or phthalates (3). Because of these risks, frisbees made with vinyl are best avoided.
Other than that, how do you know which toys are safe? While it’s very hard to be certain, your best bet is to buy from trusted manufacturers or at least those that seem to describe what their toys are made of with honesty.
Best Dog Frisbee Australia 2024: Our Top Picks
Ready to dive into the world of flying discs for dogs? Here we go! These are the best dog frisbees Australia offers that impressed every member of our team of independent experts as well as our beloved canines.
#1: Best Overall: Aussie Dog Fly It

What sets this product apart from the rest?
Aussie Dog is an Australian company (obviously) focused on making high-quality toys for dogs. Their toys are tough, durable, and designed to fit a dog’s needs. You won’t find cute stuffed animals or sparkly toys in the Aussie Dog line, and that’s because that’s not what dogs want or care about. Instead, the Aussie Dog toys are designed to make playtime fun and safe for our canine companions.
The Aussie Dog Fly It Blue is basically a soft rubber frisbee. The rubber is soft which is why we find this frisbee to be perfect for most dogs. The problem with frisbees made of hard and brittle materials is that they can break and create sharp edges that can hurt your dog. With the Aussie Dog Fly It, this will never happen. It is made of rubber that is non-toxic and completely safe for dogs.
The Aussie Dog Fly It Blue being tested by our independent expert team.

This disc measures 24 centimetres in diameter which makes it perfect for all small and medium dogs. The disc has a pointed part in the middle that always keeps the sides lifted a bit off the ground so the dog can easily pick the toy up. These two features make it similar to our number five choice ahead. Finally, the Fly It is also quite lightweight which allows it to float on water - perfect for beach days!
Overall, our panel of independent experts think this is a great, high-quality toy and we recommend it as the first frisbee for your dog (or even puppy). The only case where we don’t recommend getting the Fly It Blue from Aussie Dog is if you have a power chewer on your hands. In that case, you might want to choose some of the options with a tougher texture.
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#2: Runner Up: Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee

The Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee is one of those toys that are exceptionally simple but also simply genius. This frisbee-like toy consists of polyester fabric stretched over a soft rubber hoop.
The fabric used to make this frisbee and the rubber hoop are very lightweight (127 grams total) thus allowing the frisbee to fly very far, even if you're like me and not the most skilled thrower. This offers enough entertainment even for hyperactive dogs that find the regular game of fetch simply too easy. In addition, the rubber hoop that forms the edge of this toy also makes it easier for dogs to pick Chuckit! Paraflight up from the ground.
The Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee being tested by our independent expert team.

It’s obvious from the description above that this lightweight fetch toy also floats on water. There is another cool feature, though: this frisbee will also glow in the dark. It’s truly a toy for all situations.
The only downside of the Chuckit! Paraflight that our panel of independent experts could find is that it will always get bitten apart sooner or later due to the lightweight fabric construction. However, since making a frisbee that is both aerodynamic and indestructible seems to be pretty much impossible, it might be best to simply accept this flaw and get a couple of Chuckit!-s at once.
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#3: Budget Pick: Mob 9 Flying Ring

Your dog keeps destroying your frisbees and fetch toys? How about a change of strategy. Instead of searching for an indestructible toy like our number one and number four options (determined dogs can destroy almost anything) - simply get lots of cheap ones.
In all seriousness, this affordable flying ring might not have been made specifically for dogs, but it’s a great toy for dogs and children alike. Due to the streamlined design, I found that this ring is easy to throw and easy for my dogs to catch.
This flying ring might not be the fanciest toy in the world, but it will surely do the job of keeping a dog entertained.
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#4: Best Soft Dog Frisbee: Kong Classic Flyer Large

Kong is another company that made a name for themselves for producing toys that are almost indestructible. While they might be better known for their chewing toys, the Kong Classic Flyer is another great product from this company.
This flying disc is made from rubber that’s completely safe for dogs. The texture of the rubber is optimised for the canine bite - it’s soft but still strong enough to withstand the chewing attacks. This frisbee is a bit peculiar. Perhaps it shouldn’t even be called a frisbee. That’s because it’s quite heavy and floppy due to the nature of the rubber.
The Kong Classic Flyer Large being tested by our independent expert team.

What this means is that it will be a bit difficult to throw the Flyer very far - but I found it’s doable once I got used to it. However, the dogs on our research team tended to love carrying the floppy disc and waving it around. As a plus, the rubber gives this disc a bit of a bouncing ability, so it will bounce off the ground a little bit, making the game even more fun for your pooch.
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#5: Best Hard Dog Frisbee: Aussie Dog Fly It Red

Soft frisbees, like our number two and number seven options, might be fun and all, but they’ll never fly as far away and as smoothly as a hard frisbee. Plus, some dogs simply prefer hard flyers. If that’s the case with your pooch, then Aussie Dog has a product for you.
This brand is all about providing safe and long-lasting dog equipment. In fact, they came up with the idea of making this dog frisbee after their own pooch ended up cutting their mouth while playing with what they thought was a dog-friendly flyer.
The Aussie Dog Fly It Red being tested by our independent expert team.

This hard frisbee is made of durable and non-toxic plastic that won’t crack as your canine companion catches it flying. It’s built to last, yet it’s still flexible enough to not cause damage to a dog’s teeth or gums. This red option from Aussie Dog is made from a harder material than their blue option in our number one position. While this toy is not indestructible, and you shouldn’t let your pooch chew on it.
This frisbee is 24 cm in diameter, meaning it’s suitable for medium to large dogs. It features a nodule in the middle, which prevents it from lying flat on the floor. So even if your pooch doesn’t catch it while flying, the flyer can be easily picked up from the ground.
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#6: Best Frisbee for Puppies: Kong Puppy Flyer

Puppies will try and chew on just about anything, especially when their teeth are growing. That’s why they should only play with soft toys that won’t hurt them, like this frisbee by Kong.
This flyer is ideal for pups that are just learning how to play fetch. It’s made of natural rubber that’s specially designed for young pooches. It’s soft and it helps with soothing sore teeth and gums. But like the other Kong frisbee in our number four spot, it’s still durable, so you don’t have to worry about your pup chewing through it the second you focus your attention on something else. Still, this is not an indestructible toy, and you shouldn’t leave your dog playing unsupervised for a longer period.
The Kong Puppy Flyer being tested by our independent expert team.

The frisbee is 18 cm in diameter, which is perfect for pups under 9 months of age. Just like other flyers by Kong, this puppy flyer delivers a dynamic rebound in case your pup misses the first toss. This helps with keeping your young energetic pooch interested in a play. Unlike most silicone frisbees on the market, this one flies very accurately. It comes in two colours, pink and blue. However, our panel of experts were dismayed that you can’t choose which one you’ll get with most online options coming in a random selected colour.
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#7: Best Long-Distance Dog Frisbee: Chuckit! Zip Flight

To some dogs, fetching a frisbee is a fun pastime. To others, it’s a way of life. Some breeds, Hounds for instance, are so fast that only a flyer can keep up with their speed. If that’s the case with your dog, then you need a good long-distance frisbee that will keep your fast pooch occupied. This one by Chuckit! is a good example of such a flyer.
This is not a typical dog frisbee. It’s made of multi-layered dense polyester canvas and filled with foam. The edges are reinforced with rubber, so you can rest assured this frisbee is rather gentle on your dog’s teeth and gums. And since it’s filled with foam, it floats, meaning it’s a great toy for a day at the beach.
The Chuckit! Zip Flight being tested by our independent expert team.

As you probably noticed, the surface of the frisbee is not flat. It has all those bumps and dents, as well as a hole in the middle, which achieve two things. First, they allow the frisbee to fly long distances. And second, they help your dog catch it while it’s in the air, similar to our number three choice.
This frisbee measures 20 cm in diameter, meaning it’s suitable for dogs of all sizes and ages. But while it’s rather sturdy, it’s not indestructible. Therefore, our expert team doesn’t recommend you leave your dog unsupervised with this toy for a long time, as the canvas can be chewed through (as evident by our tester photograph!).
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#8: Best Squeaky Disc: Kong Jumbler Disc

If every game of fetch with your dog ends up being a tug of war, then you need a toy that’s both suitable for throwing as well as pulling. Luckily, Kong has just the thing for you.
At first glance, I thought the Jumbler Disc resembles a car wheel, and it has a tennis ball in the middle, where a horn would be. While it might look strange at first, I quickly realised my pooch was thrilled with this toy. Because of the shape, you can’t expect it to fly as well as other frisbees do, but in case it hits the ground, it will bounce off, giving your dog the perfect chance to grab it.
The Jumbler Disc is 19 cm in diameter and weighs around 250 grams, meaning it’s suitable for medium and large dogs. The holes around the handles allow you to grab the toy and play tug of war while your pooch holds onto the other side. Or, you can let several pups enjoy the toy at the same time. And in case you squeeze the middle part, you will hear a squeaky sound that further entices play.
This toy is very interactive, but your pooch can play alone with it as well. It’s made of natural rubber and can withstand medium chewing. It’s a bit less durable than most other Kong toys, but unless your pooch is very destructive, the toy won’t easily get damaged.
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Final Verdict
What is the best dog frisbee? Our team of independent experts chose two different products as our top picks. The Aussie Dog Fly It Blue is a great frisbee for almost any dog. It’s made of rubber, it’s chewable, and soft - but not so soft that it gets chewed up within minutes.
At the same time, it is a bit floppy and does not really fly that well like some other frisbees. The Chuckit! Paraflight Flyer Dog Frisbee, on the other hand, is extremely lightweight and has a large surface area. As such, it’s extremely easy to throw and will fly very far. The downside? It’s very thin and therefore won’t last too long.
The choice is yours.
FAQ
While there is nothing inherently wrong with a dog catching a frisbee you use while playing with your kids, for example, it’s still best to go with products made specifically for dogs. Frisbees that are not made for dogs tend to be made from brittle plastic and much easier to chew up and might not be safe for dogs either.
Yes, playing fetch with a frisbee is a great way to help your dog get enough exercise. The only case where it might not be such a good idea is with dogs that shouldn’t over-exert themselves for some reason or have some other health issue preventing them from enjoying a game of fetch.
In general, somewhere between 30 minutes and 2 hours seems to be the ideal timeframe for a game of fetch (with a frisbee or with a ball). Many dogs will keep chasing that frisbee no matter how many times you throw it. One thing to keep in mind is that some dogs don’t tend to notice when they get tired, as long as there is something exciting (like a frisbee) happening around them. For this reason, it’s important to pay close attention to your dog and know when it’s time for a break.
References
- “Making playtime a good time for you and your pet”. February 20, 2019. RSPCA Australia. Retrieved November 18, 2023. https://www.rspca.org.au/blog/2019/making-playtime-good-time-you-and-your-pet
- McCormick, L. February 14, 2022. “Yikes, Your Dogs' Toys May Be Toxic”. The Wildest. Retrieved November 18, 2023. https://www.thewildest.com/dog-health/beware-lead-and-toxic-dog-toys
- Weinstein, S. March 21, 2019. “The Dangers of Vinyl Dog Toys”. Whole Dog Journal. Retrieved November 18, 2023. https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/care/dog-toys/the-dangers-of-vinyl-dog-toys/