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
Country of Origin : China
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 pet toy entertaining and mentally stimulating for their dogs. It keeps them busy and engaged, making it a good product for treat-motivated puppies and adult dogs alike. They are satisfied with the quality, though some have issues with chewability. There are mixed opinions on durability, ease of use, and value for money.
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13 reviews for Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange
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D. W. Peach –
Great for puzzle beginners
This is a great puzzle for beginners. Our puppy figured this out pretty fast. It takes him about 45 seconds to empty it of treats. We still use it and it’s fun, but don’t expect it to keep a pup occupied for long. Durable, washable, and noisy, but great entertainment.
Stephanie Rogers –
Nice enrichment toy
Amazing puzzle honestly it made me feel dumb when i first got it but it keeps my 11.5month old busy for a good 30mins in the morning when its quiet time and cant play with her brother its also very durable and has a nice weight to keep it on the ground bc my 5yr old male decided he was getting fustraited with it and was going to try to chew it aside from him my female absolutely loves it
Jessie –
It’s good.
Pros:Keeps my dog busy for a bit.Makes him actually work for his treats.Cons:I had to tape down the little orange lock bits because when he would push the puzzle it would shift them.His brain doesn’t always work so well (or maybe it does) because he figured out if he scratches at it he can pull some of the pieces off.
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.
MyAmazon –
Not worth the money if your dog is a chewer
Love the challenge this provides my small dog, but itâs not durable. After just 2 uses she had chewed the drawers so the slider for the second layer no longer works. Expensive for just a few uses.
M –
Great Company, Great Toys!
I don’t usually write reviews, but I do like this company and its products a lot. I have been purchasing dog puzzles since my dog was a few months old. But of all the companies I’ve purchased from, I find Outward Hound to be the best made and challenging for my dog. I have a Yorkiepoo who is currently three years old. Because this is a special food toy, I don’t leave it out for him to get at all the time; otherwise, he would obviously chew on the puzzle and ruin it. I noticed in other reviews, this is a problem, but like I said, don’t leave it out. I don’t keep it in his toy box; that is for toys he could play with all day long. You should check out the Youtube video: Dog Twister Tips & Tricks by Nina Ottosson- good ideas.
Cco –
Fantastic! Different levels of difficulty keeps her busy
Puppy approved! ð¾ð She loves it. We are only 1-2 weeks into use and she has relatively mastered the outer track and is working on the inner. She likes to double check her progress sometimes which is great extending interactivity time. The inner circle will be much harder to master. So glad it has both levels to grow with the dogâs skill. Strong materials. Cute colors- very Mystery Mobile vibes.
Tea –
Great puzzle, but only for the EXACT right dog!
I purchased the Level 3 Advanced treat puzzle over 2 years ago for my senior dog. He’s a very smart boy but refuses to use his feet for anything, so he could never get past the spinner wheel in the middle (he would get the 3 outer flaps, though!).Since this puzzle wasn’t really doing much for my senior boy, I since tried to gift this puzzle to THREE other friends’ dogs. NONE of those dogs could figure this puzzle out either. Like, not even close. They got frustrated and started slamming / chewing without even trying to snuffle the treats out, and that tactic just doesn’t work here. The treat puzzle never found its new forever home, and sat around in storage for a couple years. Then…I recently got a 3 month old super smartypants puppy (a mutt, about 1/3rd Siberian Husky), and she solved the entire thing in less than 8 minutes on the first try. I now use it to feed her 1st course of breakfast in the morning, which gives me BARELY enough time to start my coffee as she eats all of the kibble this can hold in about 3 – 4 minutes.TL;DR: this puzzle can be almost impossible for the wrong dog to solve, but basically amounts to a fancy “slow feeder” for rare extra-clever dogs who know to use their feet to spin the wheel. :)I use a heaping 1/2 teaspoon to put small pieces of kibble in each compartment. It has 9 little compartments, so in total the puzzle can hold just under a quarter cup.
Ana Laura Huerta DÃaz –
Muy recomendable como primer juego para cachorros
Fátima –
Amei o produto é de excelente qualidade,comprem sem medo é um excelente exercÃcio pra os petsâ¤ï¸
Ana LuÃza –
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 difÃcil, 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 difÃcil, então evita frustrações.
Melzinha –
Ãtimo entretenimento!
Sherry –
My Sheltie puppy has had the pleasure of enjoying this Dog Treat Puzzle Toy for the past six months, and it’s safe to say that this toy has become a staple in my pup’s daily routine.Ease of Use (5/5): One of the things that initially drew me to this puzzle toy was its user-friendly design. It’s incredibly easy to set up and use, making it a hassle-free experience for both me and my pup. The pieces fit together seamlessly, and the instructions provided are clear and concise.Durability (5/5): This puzzle toy has withstood the test of time and my dog’s enthusiastic play. The materials used are sturdy and resilient, showing minimal signs of wear despite daily use. It’s reassuring to know that I’ve invested in a durable toy that can keep up with my dog’s playful energy.Dog Enrichment (5/5): The MultiPuzzle truly lives up to its promise of providing mental stimulation for dogs. My pup absolutely loves the challenge it presents, and it keeps him engaged for extended periods. It’s a fantastic tool for preventing boredom and promoting cognitive development, making it a valuable addition to any dog owner’s arsenal.5 Stars for Value (5/5): Considering the joy and mental stimulation it brings to my dog, I believe the MultiPuzzle is worth every penny. The quality of materials and design justifies the price, and the long-lasting entertainment it provides makes it a cost-effective investment in my dog’s overall well-being.Overall Quality (5/5): I couldn’t be more pleased with the MultiPuzzle. The thoughtful design, durable construction, and the positive impact on my dog’s mental health make it a standout product. It’s evident that this puzzle toy is crafted with both dogs and their owners in mind, and the quality shines through.