Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Worker Dog Toy Treat Puzzle, 14" | Level 3 Advanced, 18 Hidden Treat Compartments, Kibble or Treats, Easy Clean, No BPA, Interactive Enrichment, Dogs & Puppies

Great game to stimulate my dog's mind. I loved that there were different degrees of challenge. I started with the easy level with my dog and over time, he was able to do the most challenging.

I purchased this some time ago. I wanted to give it some time so I could really give a good review. My dog is a heavy chewer. He is very determined when he is pawing/scratching at things to destroy them. This toy has held up fantastically! He bites and scratches at it nonstop trying to get to his treats. It is VERY durable. It's large enough to stay put when he is really engaged, but super slim and easy to take with you anywhere to keep your dog entertained. The color is really adorable and there was no heavy plastic smell to it. It is a bit loud when he is playing with it, but I excepted that with the plastic it's made of. But I don't mind at all since he enjoys it so much and it is standing the test of time.

I have a 6 month old Heeler puppy and she loved this! It's far more sturdy than I was expecting which is a huge plus. Not just a flimsy plastic but pretty hefty. She immediately understood the knobs and moving bits and loves to boop around all the pieces. This was a Level 3 difficulty and I think I'll go for a Level 4 next time. I didn't want to go too hard for the first try but overall I'm really pleased with this toy for working her little puppy brain.

This puzzle has been great for our 1 year old mix breed hound. It is very high quality and would not easily be chewed up or broken (although to be fair Freddie is not a big chewer and likes to keep his toys in good shape mostly). Freddie figured out the theory behind this puzzle fairly quickly, but is still perfecting his technique of spinning the internal circle - I would say this is his favorite puzzle (that we own) as it offers him a challenge but he can complete it with minimal frustration. I recently discovered that the puzzle can be made a bit more challenging by putting the treats in the holes rather than just in the cups - that way the dog will have to move the peg twice in order to reveal a treat. I have not tried freezing treat tidbits in the little cups (as is suggested by manufacturer) - but I think I will try this in the summer. I would recommend this puzzle to people who have dogs that like puzzles and have tried a few easier ones first. Freddie benefited from me showing him and helping him out the first few times with this before I stopped offering him help and he had to finish it on his own (can't give this to him around my 3 year old who just does the whole thing for him). I just want to add, not all dogs, even smart ones, like puzzles - my dog, who passed away, was really smart and could learn and do tricks like a little circus dog (and loved it), but when i gave her even the most basic puzzle (a ball rolling treat dispenser) she looked at me like I was insane and turned up her nose; that is just to say, as this is not a cheap toy, make sure that your dog actually likes these types of challenges.

Back Story on our Dog: Jedi the Doberman/GSD mix is 9 months old, almost 60 lbs, extremely energetic and curious about everything. Even with regular runs in the park, he gets hyperactive spells (zooming around the house) and loves to dig things up in the yard. I can't really blame him for that last one, as I'm an avid gardener and "modeled" the digging part of this behavior. But the part where he drags the muddy block of wood, foot long tree root, or DEAD RAT(?!? I have SO many questions) *into the house* to proudly show me, that may share in the glory of his achievement is... less than ideal. As with many animals during the pandemic, he's not getting a lot of socialization and wasn't able to attend the obedience classes we would have taken him to. Enter... the PUZZLE! This review is for the Turquoise Green Outward Hound Dog Worker Puzzle [Advanced or Level 3] The puzzle slides out of its box fully-assembled and I "played" with it first to make sure it was undamaged and all the moving parts were in working order and not flimsy. There are no removable pieces - all the moving parts turn, slide along a track, or spin (the center disc). The levers make a very satisfying <slide-click> noise. It sounds a lot like the air hockey game I had as a kid. (For reference on size, that's a 20 inch floor tile in the photo) He gets excited now when he hears those sliding sounds, because he knows I'm "loading" the toy. I use "beef jerky" treats (strong smell, break apart easily, squishable), load the toy on the counter and set it flat on the floor. It does have rubber stoppers to prevent it from sliding, but Jedi is strong and does move it around a bit. I am ALWAYS with him the entire time he's playing with the toy and take it from him after he's solved it. The puzzle has 3 "levels" of increasing difficulty. Jedi figured out how to turn the fins and push the knobs aside quickly, but the "final" level, which is the spinning disc at the center, stumped him. His instinct was to try and pry it off with his teeth so I had to reach over and show him that it spins. Three games later and he knows how it works now. It's still fun for him and still challenging! Great purchase!

Dogs love it. They get so excited when I get it out. They still need a little help figuring out the turning panel in the middle.

Sadly too complicated for my dog

My one year old golden retriever loves this! He has progressed from other puzzles onto this one. It really keeps his mind active as he eats his food. He gets so engaged and it is not too difficult, nor is it too easy. He loves it! The little knobs that you can hide extra kibble or treats in really provide added fun and longevity to the game for him, which is great! This is my favorite of all of the other puzzles we have purchased for him, both by this brand which is my favorite, and others. And is the most durable and the easiest to clean because the top comes off, making it easy to fill and clean. I also like that it is a light color, quickly telling me when it is time to give it a good wash. I like that there's only one removable part, I don't have to go chasing around a bunch of chewed up the pieces that have rolled all over the place or chase my dog with pieces of a puzzle that he thinks is a prize for destroying it or something, LOL! This is really the best! It's a total hit! Great for smart dogs who need that extra bump of mental stimulation. Fantastic for dogs' general needs of mental health, sensory needs, and their activity.

This educative puzzle game works great. The fact that the manipulative small cylinders ( where you put tiny pieces of food) cannot be removed, make this dog’s toy secure and durable. 3 levels of difficulty in one toy. My dog just likes it. When I place the game on the floor ready to give treats with good manipulations my dog comes around and starts to discover how to retrieve the treats.

Sono soddisfatto del prodotto. Il mio cane è un demolitore di professione, con determinazione e costanza riesce a disintegrare quasi tutto, questo gioco invece è riuscito a sopravvivere ai suoi denti e mi porta consigliarlo. Ho un cane di circa 10.2kg, uno Shiba Inu. Non saprei dirvi quanto possa resistere con cani di taglia maggiore, ma per il mio fa un ottimo lavoro. Pian piano sta imparando ad usarlo e ad arrivare a tutte le ricompense.

She had an easier version which was too easy for her. This one works out great and the level of difficulty can be adjusted. The only downside is the size. It's bigger and heavier.

Great quality and made out of very nice material. You can make it easier by removing the middle part. My dogs love it.

Very nice, my dog enjoys it a lot!