Nina Ottosson Interactive Dog Toys - Medium Difficulty Dog Puzzle Toys, L2

As a professional dog walker, I’m always looking for ways to keep dogs mentally stimulated, especially during the recent heatwave when it’s been too hot for their usual walks. This puzzle toy has been a fantastic solution! I’ve used it with dogs of all breeds and sizes, and it’s been a huge hit every time. It keeps them entertained, encourages natural foraging behaviour, and provides great mental stimulation while they’re indoors. The quality is excellent, it’s easy to use, and it’s become one of my go-to puzzle toys. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fun way to keep their dog occupied, particularly on hot days or when they’re unable to get out for a walk.

Bought this to keep her distracted for more than 3o seconds for her breakfast and it’s been excellent. The quality and plastic is designed to pop out if she stands on it rather than snap, and altogether well designed. The pieces feel sturdy, and it keeps my dog genuinely engaged. What’s interesting is that my dog pretends it’s difficult when people are watching, but if you leave her alone with it she’ll calmly work through it and have it emptied in about 20 minutes. That tells me it’s doing its job properly and actually making her think. After about a month of use she’s clearly learned the patterns, so we’re planning to rotate it with a higher-level puzzle to keep things challenging. Would happily buy again. --edit-- It's been 3 months and she still uses it, doesn't take her long now but we wlare starting to rotate it with another kit. Unfortunately she did love the white bones a bit too much, at first it started with her picking them up and hiding them around the house or sleeping with her hoarde of plastic bones in her bed. If it stayed like that it would be fine, but yesterday she just ate one and there's not much of it left now. Thankfully you can buy replacements which is nice so I don't have to rebuy the entire kit.

It’s well made and complex enough to keep my pup entertained while searching out the treats. The downside is that there are a lot of movable parts - the white lids got chewed by my older dog when I wasn’t watching for a few minutes and the lids of the red squares come off. Overall think it is useful for keeping dogs entertained for a few minutes but if you have a chewer, you need to keep watch.

🐶🧩 I originally purchased the Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Brick (Level 2) two years ago as a Christmas gift for my puppies, and it remains one of the best enrichment investments I’ve made. If you’re looking for a way to keep your dogs mentally sharp, this is a must-have for your toy box. ✅ Why This Puzzle is a Keeper: • Universal Appeal Across Breeds: What impressed me most is how this toy bridges the gap between different sizes and temperaments. It was a perfect, engaging challenge for my toy breed puppy, yet it also completely occupied an energetic Beagle who had never tried a puzzle toy before. It’s rare to find one design that suits both so well. • Lasting Engagement: Even though my dogs have now progressed to more complex Level 3 and Level 4 "Expert" puzzles (like the MultiPuzzle), the Dog Brick remains a firm favourite. They still get excited every time I bring it out, proving that "intermediate" doesn't mean they'll outgrow the fun. • Smart "Nose Work" Design: The puzzle features three mechanics: flip-top lids, sliding red blocks, and removable white bones. I love that the white bone bricks have tiny scent holes - this allows the dogs to smell exactly where the treats are, keeping them motivated and focused on the task. • The Perfect 3-in-1 Challenge: The design features three distinct obstacles: flip-lid compartments, sliding tiles, and removable bone bricks. It keeps them guessing and using their nose and paws in different ways to find their rewards. • Proven Durability: After two years of frequent use, it’s still in great shape. It has provided hours of engagement, making it a high value-for-money investment. The weak point are the plastic bones, which could easily be mangled by an enthusiastic chewer so I recommend vigilance on the part of pet guardians. The plastic case is sturdy and, most importantly, easy to clean. I just hand wash it with warm, soapy water after a session, and it’s ready for the next day. • Safe Materials: As a cautious pet owner, I appreciate that it’s made from food-safe materials and is BPA, PVC, and phthalate-free. I don't love plastic toys, but no reasonable alternatives come to mind for this particular puzzle. 💡Helpful Tips for Pet Parents • Because this is an intermediate toy, some dogs might try to chew the removable white bones. I recommend supervising them during play and removing the toy once the treats are gone to ensure it stays in good condition. • If your dog is a "puzzle pro" and finds this too easy, try the "Frozen Puzzle" trick! Mix some wet food with water or bone broth, pour it into the compartments, and freeze it. This turns a 10-minute game into a much longer-lasting summer treat! ✅ Final Verdict: Two years later, this remains a staple in our home. Whether you have a tiny toy breed or a determined hound, this puzzle is a fantastic way to bond and provide necessary mental stimulation. Highly recommended for any dog's collection! 🐾❤️

I've got a very clever miniature poodle (he's a Registered Assistance Dog for me) and I like to keep him stimulated. I had put this away for a future present but with having to shield, I thought I'd see how he gets on with it as he enjoys the spinning feeder but he's bored by it. He adores treats (due to severe allergies only the dog chocolate drops are ok for him - I got a big supply cheaply from Amazon too). So I thought I'd put a very small treat in each space, see what happens. The video is the FIRST time I gave it to him. He got the last treat out 10 seconds after I stopped filming. Took him 5 mins 15 seconds to get every treat out. Next day, I showed it to my friend, who helps to walk him while I'm shielding. She got dogs too. As I got it out,,my dog's face lit up and I knew then he loves it. Third time he used it, he picked up with his mouth, all the little white bricks and put them into a neat pile! I was amazed. Also 3rd time, he used much smaller neater movements to open it up and slide the little tubs. I've ordered more toys similar to these. Such good fun for both of us. I cut down on his foods bit cos of the treats involved! He will get this 2-3 times a week and I will make it harder by reducing the number of treats so some of the spaces will be empty, make it more challenging. This toy is suitable for dogs who like to think, not attack. Nit suitable for boisterous dogs who destroy things quickly and please play under supervision because some dogs may chew the bricks. But if you have a clever dog who likes to work things out, this is super! I'm going to try him on some of the Trixie Level 3 toys. By the way it stays fairly well in place on a rug or mat or carpet, doesn't move or slide around much.

My dog loved it.. Problem is, my dog is a 45kg German Shepherd, and he doesn't actually engage with the toy, he just pulls it apart 😅 The red boxes, the lids pull off really easily, and I worry that he'll swallow them, so this toys need EXTREMELY close supervision, which is why sturdiness is only two stars. That said, they do snap back on, hence durability is three stars, but the plastic is very thin and even mild chewing would warp and destroy the moving parts. I think it's a great toy for smaller, or more gentle dogs.. But if you have a big brute like I do, there are better, sturdier options for puzzle toys!

Bought this for our cocker spaniel, Waffle, because he’s a clever little thing (sometimes too clever for his own good!) and I needed something to keep his brain busy. This puzzle toy has been brilliant. It’s a Level 2, which is just right gives him a challenge without him giving me the side eye and sulking. The first go was hilarious instead of sliding the bits like he was supposed to, Waffle tried to flip the whole thing over with his paw, as if to say, “Forget this puzzle business, just give me the treats!” Once he realised it didn’t work, he actually sat, studied it for a second, then started nudging the parts with his nose and paw. You could almost see the lightbulb moment when the treats appeared. Now he gets so excited when I pull it out, tail wagging like a propeller. It’s sturdy, easy to wipe down (because drool… lots of drool), and keeps him occupied far longer than his usual toys. What I really like is how proud he looks once he’s cracked it he actually prances around the kitchen like he’s solved world peace. If you’ve got a dog that gets bored easily or just loves a challenge, I’d say this is a winner. Watching them figure it out is half the fun and in Waffle’s case, the comedy show is free too.

It slows down the eating but the marketing as a "puzzle" is a bit over the top. It took a 3 month old puppy about 30 seconds to get to each of the different types of department. Still worth having, as anything that keeps them occupied and slows down eating is helpful. We've since got another highest level tray (circle in the middle, slidey things going continuously round the outside) that has taken him a little longer to master, even at 5 months. Annoying all the products are lumped under one set of reviews, though. Surely some feedback about which ones work would help buyers? Maybe not the sellers.

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My dog really really enjoys this. It is the right balance of fun and engagement without being frustrating (my dog gives up on the Kong wobbler but goes all the way to finish this puzzle). I understand the negative reviews here about choking hazards, plastic pieces breaking up, the toy cannot be left unsupervised etc... but it is unfair to rate this puzzle in that way. You ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO supervise this puzzle like a hawk and teach your dog the main objective of the game, which is to get the treats, not chew up the loose pieces. On my dog’s first try, he flipped the loose bone and took off with it immediately. We took the loose piece away and led him back to the puzzle. On the second try, he snapped the red caps and started chewing on it. We immediately intervened and brought his attention back to the puzzle. Now he gets, but we still standby to remove any loose pieces so his attention doesn’t wander to them. This is a 5 star toy if you know how to direct you dog the right way. It needs constant supervision. The loose pieces have to be removed immediately once they have served their purposes. It makes my dog’s meals super fun.

This is a great item to entertain your furry friend. After showing him how to use it, It only takes my dog about 3 minutes to complete it, but he loves it. He gets excited every time I bring it out. A few of the pieces are scratched or dented from his teeth, but that's to be expected. He usually end up pulling the lids right off in his attempt to get to the snack beneath, but it's good they pop off so as not to break. Also makes cleaning easier. I use solid treats in the toy so cleaning is easier. I imagine peanut butter or something would be a bit harder to clean out, but I just put some soap on it and let it soak for a couple minutes then rinse it. Doesn't usually require any scrubbing. Small enough that it stores nicely. Best of all, it helps with some of my dogs energy and he enjoys using it. Will likely upgrade to the next difficulty level at some point.

Es un juguete muy versátil y que rápidamente se convirtió en una de las actividades favoritas de mi perro. Los materiales son de gran calidad y resistencia.