by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange

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.

This Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle has been a solid beginner enrichment toy that’s stayed in rotation for years. When I first got it, it was a great entry point for teaching problem-solving without overwhelming my dog, and it still works well for slower, more focused treat time. The orange pieces are durable and have held up surprisingly well despite frequent use, with no major cracking or wear. It’s simple enough for beginners but still keeps them mentally engaged, especially on days when they need a calmer activity. Overall, it’s a reliable, well-made enrichment toy that continues to be useful long after the initial “new toy excitement” wears off.

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.

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 toys Durable But requires training to prevent dogs from chewing the pieces up Lightweight Easy to set up Cons: Noisy if your dog manhandles it Moves all over the floor Slobber can make the pieces difficult to handle (or just gross) Takes a little time to set up Supervision needed Video is the boy on his 3rd attempt. He has a listening problem - he can't hear "sit" when he doesn't want to. :D 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.

Perfect for the Chihuahua who is bored easily or hates when he's left. Took a little teaching/practice but he loves it.

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.

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.

My little old girl loves it!! She gets excited when I start filling it up with treats!!

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.

The product is a good game for dogs specially pups. However, you do need to train your pup / dog. The game will not train them. It is normal and natural for a dog to try to chew the pieces. It is your job to train the dog not to chew the pieces and sniff for treats. My pup absolutely loves this was of getting his treats. The board is easy to use, easy to wash and makes a great mental game for dogs.

Minha cachorrinha adora!

Muito legal! Pra minha cachorrinha foi muito fácil, mesmo sendo o primeiro dela. Mesmo assim, gostamos muito!

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