Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange
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The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Smart interactive dog puzzle is a fun way to introduce dog puzzles to your pup and get them excited about problem-solving games! This Level 1 Beginner dog treat puzzle keeps dogs busy with mentally stimulating treat challenges that activate your dog’s senses and tap into their natural instincts to hunt and forage for food. As a result, our dog enrichment toys provide mental and physical exercise, help relieve stress, and reduce boredom for happier, healthier pups. Great for small, medium, and large dogs, the Dog Smart dog puzzle features nine treat-hiding compartments you can fill with your pup’s favorite dog treats to motivate them to solve the puzzle. Watch your dog use their brain to sniff out the treats, then paw and nudge the bones to uncover the hidden rewards! Since all dogs are unique, you can vary the level of difficulty of this dog food puzzle to meet your dog’s problem-solving ability, with multiple ways to make it easier or harder for your pet. Moreover, this dog treat puzzle is easy to clean and made from food safe composite materials that are BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalate-free for your convenience and peace of mind. PLAY BY THE RULES – SAFETY & CARE: When choosing a toy, make sure to choose an appropriate size/style/level for your dog. No toy or game is indestructible. ALWAYS supervise your dog closely, teach your dog how the game/toy works. Do not leave the dog alone with a treat game/toy, do not let the dog chew on the game/toy or pieces. Inspect regularly for damage and remove if broken, or if parts become separated, as serious injury may result. For dogs only, not a children’s toy. When empty, store until next supervised use.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 11 x 11 x 1.6 inches; 11.2 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 0 months and up
Item model number : 67331
Department : Dog toys
Date First Available : July 13, 2017
Manufacturer : Outward Hound
ASIN : B0711Y9Y8W
Best Sellers Rank: #7,657 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #117 in Dog Squeak Toys
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Level 1 Beginner dog puzzle – perfect for pets with no puzzle experience, this interactive treat game is a great way to introduce dog puzzles to your pet
Provides mental stimulation to help bust boredom – 15 minutes of mental stimulation is equal to 30 minutes of physical activity, giving dogs and puppies of all ages and sizes the exercise they crave
Helps reduce dog anxiety and redirect unwanted behaviors like excessive barking, chewing, and digging in a fun and exciting way
Dogs pick up bones to find hidden treats – multiple ways to play and make the game easier or harder for your pet; see our Tips and Tricks for details
Fun with dog treats or kibble – holds 1/2 cup of dog food; can be used as a puzzle feeder at mealtime to help slow eating pace
Customers say
Customers find the puzzle toy keeps their dogs entertained and easy to figure out, with different levels of difficulty available. Moreover, they appreciate its effectiveness for mental stimulation, particularly for energetic dogs, and consider it a great introduction to puzzles. However, durability and chewability receive mixed reviews – while some report no cracks or issues with the plastic, others say it doesn’t last long, and while the white bones are easily chewed, it’s not suitable for aggressive chewers. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it overpriced.
13 reviews for Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange
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Trippet –
Boredom Relief / Mental Exercise
So many are complaining that the bones got chewed up. That’s because the dog has to be taught that the bone isn’t the prize, the item held within is. They don’t reason like we do and anything to a dog is a chewable item. I made the same mistake with my 8-yr old hyper-but-uber-smart Spitz / Husky mix. When he was a puppy I didn’t know even a portion of what I do now and he tore up a great number of toys as a result.I’m starting fresh with a new pound puppy. My 10-month old took off with the bones initially and tried to chew them. I removed them from her and redirected her to the real treasure. After the 2nd round of training she started ignoring the bones and going for the real treat. She now takes her meals in this or her Kong Wobbler. I still have to watch because as I was typing this she finished the game and got bored waiting for me so proceeded to chew up one of the bones.The 8-yr old owned this in no time. His first time with it he put his paw on the center to hold it in place, then picked up the bones, tossed them to the side and reaped his rewards. He was considerably more slobbery than the girl, so do be aware that these things can get slimed. I’m using other toys with him due to the goo factor, and to offer him more of a challenge since this was far too easy for him.This has been a great relief for boredom for the 10-month old. She cracked her foot on our patio when the two dogs were running full speed ahead in the yard, resulting in a toe fracture. I am to keep this puppy on limited activity for 4 – 6 weeks so I’m learning all sorts of new tricks to keep her mind active to make up for the lack of physical exertion. Now that she’s able to put weight on the foot this toy, the Kong Wobbler, and a plush toy with holes to pull smaller plushes from are helping me do just that.Pros:Good introduction to puzzle toysDurable But requires training to prevent dogs from chewing the pieces upLightweightEasy to set upCons:Noisy if your dog manhandles itMoves all over the floorSlobber can make the pieces difficult to handle (or just gross)Takes a little time to set upSupervision neededVideo is the boy on his 3rd attempt. He has a listening problem – he can’t hear “sit” when he doesn’t want to. 😀 I have to send him to the crate because he has resource guarding issues I’ve never been successful at training out of him so to keep things civil I send him away from the game before I refill. If that one piece hadn’t escaped, breaking his concentration, he would have finished up pretty darn quick. The girl is less elegant in her execution.
Tom –
Good distraction for a few minutes
Bought this to entertain my dogs whenever they’re stuck in the house during inclement weather. The first time it took them a few minutes to figure it out but then it clicked and they were fairly quick at it. They are always good to get treats so why not make it a bit of work for the reward. Now they get excited when they see it and it keeps them occupied for a few minutes.After a few uses, the plastic is still in like new condition, so it’s fairly durable, and it washes off easily.The weight of it isn’t enough to keep it from moving around so placing it on a carpet helps keep it in place and also keeps the noise level at a reasonable amount.
adriana –
Fun but too easy
My Chiweenie is 9 years old and it took him about 2 minutes to finish taking off all the bones. Since this was level one I thought it would be a good introduction to the game series; however I now believe level 2 may be better. The toy itself was good though and the size was perfect. I will be purchasing level 3 to see how it goes.
Heather G –
treats anypup
Works great for beginners to help stimulate your pups. Easy to use and easy to clean. It’s fun and dogs love the treats. This is a beginner treat feeder, I found that I could use this for a while but needed to move up to more complex treat feeders. It’s a good size , my dogs are 50 and 75 lbs – it’s a good size for them, it may be too big for smaller pups. Lightweight, minimal noise and keeps them engaged for short periods of time. Not to be left unsupervised if you want it to last.
Daisy –
Fine quality, too easy for our pup
This was a nice toy, but my puppy figured it out super fast. It only took a couple of minutes before she had found and eaten all of the treats, which kind of defeated the purpose of keeping her attention for a while. She even began putting the pieces back on the second try of using it. The quality was good and the material seemed durable (again for a puppy, probably not for an aggressive chewer). It probably just depends on your dog whether or not this will work for them.
Judy –
Tough, well-made and fun
The 9 pegs have small holes in the tops for the treat smell to lure my German Shepherd Dog. At first she just licked the pegs (she’s so polite). I lifted a few to show her the treats (packaged salmon treats then cheese later). She knocked a couple pegs over with her clumsy walking around, which was fun, too, in its own way. When she gave up her licking I encouraged her by lifting some pegs again then when she saw the treats I replaced the peg. I let her take her own time, leaving it if she wanted. She didn’t leave it for long. Soon she tried opening her mouth around the pegs and let go, and sure enough, soon she figured out to lift the pegs off. The good thing is that she hasn’t totally figured it out. She seems to need to come to her own conclusions each time we play. Eventually she’ll get faster, but that doesn’t matter. I love the time she spends sniffing and licking. It’s all calming behavior for her. … She did want to walk away with the pegs in her mouth, but she dropped them when asked to. The pieces are very sturdy and should last forever if she doesn’t end up hiding all the pegs somewhere. 🙂 I recommend this for any dog. Some dogs you might have to play a little differently, like leaving the pegs at an angle, but that’s OK, of course. Nice brain game.
PM –
Great toy!
Didn’t take long to teach him the game. And he LOVES it! Great workout for brains and noses. And great fun to watch the play. I like that the shape of the bone-shaped covers can make it even more difficult to increase the challenge. 10 out of 10. Sturdy, easy to clean and fun.
LarDawBreAle –
Great introduction to puzzles for inquisitive puppies
My puppy really enjoyed this and it is fun to watch him “solve” the puzzle and be rewarded. Definitely worth the cost and it’s super cute.
Marie –
Min labradorvalp tyckte den var lagom svår till en början, men lärde sig den lite väl snabbt. Finns inte så många sätt att göra denna leksak svår. Men bra att att är i plats så det är lätt att tvätta.
Marisa –
Ayuda a mi perro a concentrarse. Las piezas son resistentes. Es importante no dejarlo solo y acompañarlo mientras olfatea para que no muerda las piezas al final.
J –
Great starter game for a puppy!
Bruno Mas 76 –
Comprato per stimolare mentalmente il mio cucciolone durante un periodo di convalescenza, a distanza ormai da mesi devo dire che ancora si diverte.La plastica è molto resistente e facile da lavare.Si possono creare diversi giochi per stimolare la ricerca e le funzioni olfattive.Per i giochi da creare basta solo qualche premietto e la vostra fantasia per inventare ogni volta giochi diversi.Si può usare anche per i cani più voraci e farli mangiare con più calma e in tante piccole dosi piuttosto che tutto insieme in una ciotola che divorerebbe in pochi secondi.Per i cuccioli stimola molto l’intelligenza e la ricerca.
Ana Luíza –
A qualidade é ótima e vale o preço. O brinquedo é bastante resistente, aguenta bem mordidas e arranhões. Tem uma forma mais fácil e outra mais difícil, depende do lado que encaixa a parte branca, na caixa vem explicando com imagens. Ajudou muito minha cachorrinha que não gostava de brincar com nada, mas com esse brinquedo ela animou e exercitou a mente. Não é muito difícil, então evita frustrações.