Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Puppy Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Blue
$26.99
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The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Puppy 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 Puppy 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.
Product Dimensions : 11 x 11 x 1.6 inches; 15.87 ounces
Item model number : 69535
Department : Dog toys
Date First Available : April 21, 2020
Manufacturer : Outward Hound
ASIN : B087DMVC6J
Best Sellers Rank: #11,737 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #310 in Dog Squeak Toys
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Level 1 Beginner dog puzzle – perfect for puppies 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
11 reviews for Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Puppy Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Blue
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S.C.S. –
Excellent! best brand/safe/well made worth the $$$
Excellent, high quality toys! I love this brand!These can be a little pricey on certain products but,they are SAFE & very well made from thick materials,Definitely worth the price!These take some time to show your pet how to use them.But after they get the hang of it, they’re pretty fast at solving the puzzles. Definitely NOT, for lazy pet parents,& it’s not safe to leave them unsupervised with these.They are pretty chew resistant, but not chew proof & are not designed to be chew toys! These are for interacting with your pets, teaching & exercising, they’reminds & body!Fun for both of you! but be ready to spend time refilling. cuz, once they get the hang of it, they’ll be FAST at solving, & you’ll be stuck refilling every 3 minutes! lolAt that point, I know, it’s TIME to go up in a level!I highly recommend this brand & puzzles in general, for our fur babies! Good for them & us, time & money well spent, imhotry it, you’ll like it!
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.
SH –
Keeps pups busy and active
My pups love hunting for the treats! Only problem I have is my 8 month old pup chews on anything she can so I have to supervise carefully. She had chewed 2 of the bone covers beyond used before I knew it! So now I have to watch carefully when they have it.
Victoria F Berman –
Were Sold!
These puzzles are sent from Heaven! Keeps my pup busy! The levels also give opportunity for pup to be entertained at four different levels. We have three of them so far. One Level One and two Level Twos. Perfect size for our small dog. I have watched my puppy gone her skills. Well-made and offer replacement bones for a wonderful price! Worth every penny!
Marcie Heil –
Not practical for people that have a busy schedule.
While I love the concept and the item was fairly priced, it didn’t work for me..Item is as described at a fair price. I would say it’s practical for those who are retired and/or don’t have a busy schedule. It’s tedious to set up the item and it’s now just a dust collector on top of my dryer. My dog started chewing the loose items that cover the treats, so once you finally get the item set up, you have to supervise your dog because I see a potential choke hazard. From a practical stand point, this is great for dog owners with physical limitations or those with senior dogs that have physical limitations/can’t get outside for long walks. For me, it’s easier to just leash the dog and go for a walk as my dog enjoys this much more!
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.
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.
A. B. –
Il mio cucciolo ha imparato in fretta; gioco semplice per cani cuccioli o che non hanno mai utilizzato giochi simili in precedenza
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!
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.