Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Interactive Puzzle Dog Toy
$30.00
About this item BOREDOM BUSTER INTERACTIVE DOG TOY: As one of our most popular intermediate level 2 designs, the Dog Brick interactive puzzle includes additional obstacles and combinations of steps that will keep your dog focused and mentally-stimulated as they search and sniff out the tasty treats! FLIP, LIFT, & SLIDE TO HIDE TREATS: The Nina Ottosson Dog Brick comes with 3 types of treat hiding compartments to test your furry’ friends skills! Flip lid compartments open and slide to reveal two separate treat hiding spots while removable brick bones conceal the third hidden compartments in this puzzle dog toy. ENCOURAGES POSITIVE PLAY HABITS: This fun and rewarding puzzle is great for reducing anxious dog behavior and redirecting destructive behavior. BPA, PVC & PHTHALATE-FREE: Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound interactive treat dog puzzles are designed with your pet’s health in mind from food safe materials that you can trust with your dog. Easy to clean with warm water and soap between uses. PLAY IT SAFE: No toy is indestructible. Do not leave toys with unsupervised pets. Remove and replace toy if damaged.
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Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Interactive Puzzle Dog Toy
Dog Brick interactive puzzle includes additional obstacles and combinations of steps that will keep your dog focused and mentally-stimulated as they search and sniff out the tasty treats! FLIP, LIFT, & SLIDE TO HIDE TREATS: The Nina Ottosson Dog Brick comes with 3 types of treat hiding compartments to test your furry’ friends skills!
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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.
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| Dog Brick | Dog Tornado | Hide n’ Slide | Dog Casino | Dog Twister | Challenge Slider | |
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| Treat Compartments | 12 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 24 |
| Movable Pieces | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 24 |
| Removable Pieces | 4 | 3 | ||||
| Food Capacity | 1 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/4 Cup | 1 Cup | 1 Cup | 1 Cup |
| Multiple Colors Available | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Non-Slip Base | ✓ |
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| Material | Plastic | Plastic | Wood Plastic Composite | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| Size | 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 | 2″ H x 14″ L x 12″ W | 1.75″ H x 11.75″ L x 11.75″ W | 1.9″ H x 14.7″ L x 14.7″ W |
The Benefits of Dog Puzzles
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Help Reduce Undesired BehaviorsBy 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 LifeAs 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 DogNina 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?
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Level 1 – BeginnerA great way to introduce your pup to problem solving and puzzle games with one-step actions. |
Level 2 – IntermediateHas added obstacles that require your dog to combine actions to reach their reward. |
Level 3 – AdvancedChallenges your dog to learn sequential steps to find their treat using more complex mechanisms. |
Level 4 – ExpertRequires 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.
Additional information
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : | No |
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| Product Dimensions : | 12.75 x 8.75 x 1.75 inches; 1.2 Pounds |
| Item model number : | 67333 |
| Department : | Mens |
| UNSPSC Code : | 10111300 |
| Date First Available : | July 13, 2017 |
| Manufacturer : | Outward Hound |
| Country of Origin : | China |
| Domestic Shipping: | Item can be shipped within U.S. |
| International Shipping: | This item is not eligible for international shipping. Learn More |
| Customer Reviews: | 4.5 out of 5 |
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Janet S. –
My dog (10yo 17lb Jack Russell/poodle mix, light chewer, food motivated, smart enough to figure out kitchen cabinets) is a huge fan of every food puzzle I have gotten him, because, well, food! This one has kept his interest even after he figured out how to solve it, because now I only put kibbles in some of the compartments so he has to sniff out the right ones to open.I set some ground rules for puzzles like this, and the dog figured them out quickly with consistent enforcement:1) The puzzle starts when I say “all right”, and not a moment sooner (so I can fill puzzles where he can watch me doing it). If he tries to go for the puzzle before I give him the go-ahead, he gets physically blocked and told to “stay” (he knows stay).2) No tipping the puzzle. If he tries to flip or tip any of these puzzle boards I immediately pick it up and keep it out of his reach for five minutes.3) No chewing the puzzle. All removable parts of the puzzle are picked up as soon as he removes them. Mouthing the puzzle and using teeth to pick pieces up is okay, but if he tries to settle down for a chewing session with a piece, both the piece and the puzzle are picked up for five minutes. (He always has rubber toys and nylon bones available to him.)After he has revealed almost all of the compartments (I don’t count or pay close attention now that he plays with puzzles gently), I say “all done!”, flip the puzzle upside down and shake to make sure it is emptied (usually one or two stray bits of food or treat fall out and are promptly eaten), and put it away out of reach.
NoxNox –
The media could not be loaded. I’ve been using this toy wrong all along! It is actually pretty challenging for the dog if you know how to fill it. You can put the treats through the holes in the knobs, and when the dog pushes the knob over the round dents, the treat will fall in. So this is actually a multi-step puzzle:Step 1: push the “wings” out of the wayStep 2: push the knobs over the dent, so the treat will fall into the dentStep 3: push the knob back to its original position, so it no longer blocks the dent.Step 4: fish out the treatStep 5: repeat 7 times, because that’s how many knobs there are.Occasionally a neighboring wing will also get in the way of trying to move one of the knobs, which adds the extra challenge of figuring out why the knob isn’t moving, and solving that problem!It’s great!Edit: We’ve now upgraded to the level 3 difficulty. I wasn’t sure if it was even possible for a dog to figure out something this complex, rather than just moving pieces at random until the food comes out. It took her about half a year to get this good, but now one of my dogs can empty the entire puzzle within less than a minute. (This is not a fault of the puzzle, it’s just that she’s apparently a genius!) She knows exactly that she needs to turn the center wheel first, so that the knob can be moved over the hole to make the treat fall out. She does it very methodically now; you can watch the video if you want to be impressed! She figured this out all on her own, I never showed her any of this. My other dog has been using this puzzle for the same amount of time, and he’s still at the “beat it up until treats randomly become visible” stage. Seems he’s less intelligent.I am very happy with these toys. I’ve already recommended them to a few people who asked me about them.
Abby –
The media could not be loaded. My poodle pup loves this, I needed something to help her expend energy while I work on art and when I take her places like conventions. She loves this thing. She figured it out pretty quickly but it still takes her a good amount of time to move everything around n get everything out. Shes LOUD though, its probably just her cuz she even picked it up and tipped it over XDShe likes to bang it around and make a lot of noise with it but it doesn’t bother me so much at home, but ill probably have to find another puzzle toy that she cant throw around n make such loud noises for public spaces.When shes finished she comes over and barks to let me know, guess she wants to play againXD
Jeremy C. Ward –
The media could not be loaded. I actually bought this toy for my dog based on the bad reviews believe it or not. They were so horrifying that they would allow their dog’s unsupervised while playing with this toy. There is nothing wrong with this toy, only what is wrong with some pet owners that should not be allowed to have a dog or pet.They complained that their dog chewed the toy, unsupervised mind you, and complained that it did not hold up, or it hurt their dog’s gums. For whatever reason, they seemed very confused, and I’m saying this in a nice way, or Amazon won’t post my review. It’s NOT a chew toy PEOPLE, nor does it say that anywhere, or indicate that it is.What is does do is achieve enrichment by making a dog’s brain work, and once he is done with the toy, you clean it and put it away. You don’t leave the toy with a dog unsupervised. This seems common sense, like not leaving 5-year child unsupervised, but…? Even chew toys have a warning to not leave a dog unsupervised. I’m here to say that those negative reviews are shameful, and I’d be embarrassed to tell other people that I’m not a good dog parent.This is a terrific toy that my 6-year-old 5 lb. Yorkie loved. This is obviously great for anyone with small dogs as you can seem with accompanying video I took of my dog. The lids don’t snap shut so they are easy to open with their nose. His biggest problem was the bones believe it or not. LOL I think he’s small so he doesn’t want to mouth them, and not sure how to get them out of the way. The other thing is the containers even slide to expose more hiding places, which I didn’t know when buying this. I may have to upgrade to level 3 if my dog Darko gets too good at doing this one. LOL
Courtney OldhamCourtney Oldham –
The media could not be loaded. This is awesome! My border collie’s level of intelligence is a part time job for me. He requires engagement and he figures out everything fast. This puzzle took him a good hour and a half to figure out the first time and every time after that, he sits with this for about an hour. He’s really calm (which he’s normally not) and concentrated with it, methodically moving pieces. I ordered a second, different puzzle a day after we received this first one. It’s easy to clean because the sliding tiles just pop right off but I’ve just been using his regular kibble in it so it hasn’t hardly gotten dirty at all.
Rich –
The media could not be loaded. Best purchase I’ve ever made on a dog toy. My 11 year old 75lb lab mix loves it. He can solve it within a couple of minutes but it’s very stimulating to him. Even when it’s empty he will go over and play with it.This product is durable but if you have a destructive dog, it might not last. That being said, my dog is rough on it and it’s held up well.I use tiny trainer treats which allows me to give him the puzzle multiple times a day since he’s a large dog.Don’t forget to put treats in the holes on the knobs. My dog figured out that if he slides the knob a couple of times, another treat magically appears.Can’t wait to get him the level 3 version of this game. This is great for my dog since he has a heart condition that limits his walks and play time. He could do this all day. This puzzle makes him super happy. Highly recommend it.
Adriana Casamayor –
The media could not be loaded. I bought it for my bunny, he loves it!
G. –
The media could not be loaded. We don’t have a dog but we do love crows, which are some of the most intelligent animals in the world. We’ve been feeding our local crows for a while and I tried giving them a feeder ball. They like it so much I decided to get them some more complex entertainment. These puzzles are awesome. It figured out this level 2 puzzle in three tries. It can cheat with this model by using its long beak to access treats in compartments it hasn’t fully opened. I’m here to buy two more challenging puzzles. I may collect them all!
KeithKeith –
My husky/lab/mystery mix figured it out in about 5 minutes but she really enjoyed it. Unfortunaltly she doesn’t like normal dog toys and will only fetch a ball for a treat. It’s only puzzles like these that really grab her attention and this thing feels durable enough to last for years. Obviously I wouldn’t recommend this to a chewer and you should always supervise your dog with toys if they are. This is a puzzle, not a heavy duty rubber tire.
Trippet –
The media could not be loaded. 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. :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.