Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Level 2 Intermediate, Blue

It's a hit! Our dog is on restricted movement after surgery and we got this puzzle to help occupy his time. We've never gotten him any kind of puzzle before - this was his first - and I wasn't sure how quickly he would get the hang of it. The answer is: very quickly! He loves it and grumbles when it takes us "too long" (also known as "more than 2 seconds") to fill it up with small treats. He rips the flaps off all the square containers - but the designers were prepared for this and the doors pop right back on. We are ALL very happy with it! Maybe we'll try a level 3 next time...

This is my dog’s new favorite toy. He’s a 4 year old Portuguese Water Dog with lots of energy and he begs to use this puzzle toy for all his meals now. When I add all the bones, it keeps him occupied for about 10 minutes or more and he seems a bit tired afterwards. We’ve had it a couple weeks and he can get pretty rough with it but the toy has held up well and is easy to clean as all the parts can be separated easily. No dents or bending so far. We love it!

This is my favorite puzzle to set up for my dog.The puzzle was very easy to teach, and though it is not challenging for him anymore, he still loves it enough to fight his brother over it (with low stakes meal kibble).Its very easy to set up as well. There's no stuffing kibble through too-tiny holes, or accidentally resetting the puzzle for easy kibble.The only downside is the pieces are inevitably lost. I tried to be diligent about keeping track, but I'm missing a tile door. It's still totally useable though.They do sell replacement part for this puzzle, so that a +1

This is my 4 year old American Pit Bull Terrier's favorite ball. I don't bother to put treats or food in it. He literally goes crazy chasing it around the yard, he plays like soccer with it pushing it with his front paws and bites it to pick it up. SInce it is a bit bigger than his mouth. it gets so bit up and rough I eventually replace it. I can't even tell you how many of these I have bought. I let them go about a month or two before I replace them with a new smooth one. He is obsessed with this ball!

We have a mini poodle, puppy (VERY busy!), he is super smart & we can hardly keep up with him let alone wear him out. Vet recommended puzzle toys for feeding & this is GREAT! We put a few kibble in each cubbie & put the squirrels on top of each hole. He sticks with it & takes 30+ minutes to get them all. Sometimes we give him more food in a bowl, or refill this, but he always “works” for the first part of his meal. I bought the additional set of squirrels because we are bound to lose some.Highly recommend!

I’ve been using this puzzle since my dog was a puppy (she's 3 now), and while it has a lot of positive aspects, there are a few things that could be improved.Pros:Slows Down Mealtime: This puzzle is perfect for slowing down my dog while she eats. Instead of inhaling her food in seconds, it makes her work for her treats, which is great for digestion and mental stimulation.Keeps My Dog Entertained: My dog really enjoys solving this puzzle. It keeps her engaged for a good while, and I love that it provides a healthy outlet for her energy and curiosity. She has to figure out how to lift flaps and slide pieces to get to the food.Cons:The White "Bone" Pieces Are a Mess: I didn’t like how the little white bone-shaped pieces keep falling out of the puzzle. They just go everywhere, and after a few uses, I decided to throw them out entirely. It was more hassle than it was worth to keep them.Flaps Are Easy for My Dog to Pull Off: My dog quickly figured out how to pull off the top flaps that cover the treat compartments. While I can still use the puzzle without the flaps, it was frustrating at times when she would easily rip them off, especially during the early stages of using it.Durability Issues with Chewing: When my dog was a puppy, she chewed one of the puzzle pieces, which caused a little bit of damage. While you can still use everything, I wasn’t thrilled about the chewing. So, if you have a dog prone to chewing, be cautious about leaving them unattended with this puzzle.Takes a While to Dry: It’s great that this puzzle is dishwasher-safe, but it does take quite a while to dry completely, especially in the compartments where the treats go. You’ll need to let it sit for a bit before using it again, which is a little inconvenient when you’re in a hurry.Overall Thoughts: The Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Puzzle has definitely earned its place in my dog’s enrichment rotation. It’s fantastic for slowing down mealtime and providing her with some mental stimulation, which is especially important for high-energy dogs. However, the white bone pieces were a hassle, and the flaps didn’t hold up well for my dog. Still, it’s a fun and useful puzzle overall, and I’ll continue to use it in the mix with her other toys.

Sox our husky mutt malamute took a few minutes to get into it. Lots of pauses and annoyed looks at us. The white bone section is hard for dog teeth to grab if they try to muscle it like our dog. Overall it's durable with purpose snap off lids on the red parts. Brute force became snout usage over time. Recommended I mean if it can last a husky mutt Jaws that's saying something I think.

My dog loves this treat toy! She will even play with it when its empty, its fun to roll around and the inner balls make it kind of roll erratically and not straight, which to my dog at least is even more fun because she's chasing it all over! Very good and fun for the value! 5 stars!