Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Dog Puzzle Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Enrichment Dog Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange

Price: £10.80
(as of Feb 27, 2024 13:47:56 UTC – Details)

From the manufacturer

Always Supervise

Play together and supervise your dog closely. If your dog wants to chew on the game, correct & redirect their behavior. Start over as quickly as possible and get their attention back on the treats.

Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Dog Enrichment Toy

Playtime Problem Solving

Did you know that 15 minutes of mental exercise equals 30 minutes of physical exercise for dogs? Dogs love to explore and problem solve in their own way. Some use their paws and some use their nose. Each game is designed with your dog’s natural behaviors, senses, and safety in mind.

Beginner challenge 9 hidden treat compartments Exercises your dog’s mind Fights boredom & reduces destructive behavior Works best with small treats or kibble Fun for all breeds, sizes, & ages Easy to clean with soap & water BPA, PVA, & phthalate free

Game Level
1 1 2 2 2 3

Treat Compartments
9 9 12 12 14 9

Movable Pieces
9 9 12 11 14 17

Removable Pieces
9 9 4 3 ― ―

Food Capacity
1/2 Cup 1/4 Cup 1 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/4 Cup 1 Cup

Multiple Colors Available
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Non-Slip Base

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Material
Plastic Plastic Composite Plastic Plastic Plastic Composite Plastic

Dimensions
1.6″ H x 11″ L x 11″ W 2.33″ H x 9″ L x 9″ W 1.75″ H x 12.75″ L x 8.75″ W 3.07″ H x 9.75″ L x 7.25″ W 2″ H x 11.6″ L x 11.6″ W 1.75″ H x 11.75″ L x 11.75″ W

The Benefits of Dog Puzzles

Help Reduce Undesired Behaviors

By putting your dog to work with a puzzle or game, you are focusing their attention and energy effectively, ultimately reducing boredom and destructive behaviors. Puzzles are also a great way to distract dogs from fireworks, thunderstorms and other situations where your dog may get anxious.

Create Balance In Your Dog’s Life

As Nina says—a dog has four legs and one head, and all five need exercise but in different ways. These challenging and rewarding activities will engage your dog’s mind and natural instincts.

Strengthen The Bond With Your Dog

Nina Ottosson puzzles can help build your relationship with a newly adopted dog and help shy dogs come out of their shell. You can also use these puzzles to train and practice basic commands like “sit” and “stay” with your pup.

Which Level is Best for My Pup?

Level 1 – Beginner

A great way to introduce your pup to problem solving and puzzle games with one-step actions.

Level 2 – Intermediate

Has added obstacles that require your dog to combine actions to reach their reward.

Level 3 – Advanced

Challenges your dog to learn sequential steps to find their treat using more complex mechanisms.

Level 4 – Expert

Requires your dog to complete a series of steps in the correct order for them to earn their treat.

Meet Nina Ottosson

Nina has been creating puzzle toys for more than 25 years! She started because she wanted a good activity to do with her two small children and her dogs indoors. She realized many others have the same needs so she started developing more games with different difficulty levels for all types of dogs.Fun Fact – Nina received a 2017 Pet Age Icon Award for her development of innovative treat puzzle toys and raising awareness for mental stimulation being an important part of a dogs health.

Provides mental stimulation for dogs; 15 minutes of mental stimulation is equal to 30 minutes of physical activity
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
Dog enrichment toys enhance natural instincts like foraging and hunting, and keep dogs busy and entertained
Easy to clean; BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalate free; Replacement bones sold separately