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

🐶🧩 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! 🐾❤️

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.

We have had a ton of fun just playing with the fluffy chipmunks, so 10/10 for entertainment here! As for the rest... My dog is really tiny, and when the chipmunks are inserted in the holes as they're supposed to be, they are really difficult to get out, he can't manage it so he loses interest quickly. So maybe this would be better for slightly bigger dogs. I'm gonna try putting the chipmunks in tail first, see if this makes it a bit easier for him. Feels like it was a bit of an expensive purchase if we just end up playing with 6 fluffy chipmunks...! But we'll persevere with it. It's not a noisy toy and it seems pretty robust so far, so this is all good.

Dog loves it!

Not quite sure who enjoys this more. my puppy or me! Love the bold bright colouring, the faces of the squirrels/chipmunks made me laugh and my boy just LOVED the puzzle. He was on to it pretty quickly. The ball is very tough and durable, and spends a fair amount of time outside on the lawn. He loves the design, which means he can just about carry it (hilarious when he was much smaller) and when he does so, you can tell he's so pleased as his tail is up in the air! The only slight downside to the ball is that if you use it to play fetch, its hardness and weight mean your dog could be hurt if you throw or kick it with too much force. As a food puzzle game, it's nothing short of genius. You can increase the level of difficulty depending on how much squirrel tail you expose and watching your dog work it all out and be so delighted when he reaches his treat balances out the initial cost. I've bought Nina Ottoson food puzzle toys before and they've never disappointed. And, like them all, this one is easy to fill and super easy to clean. In case your dog is too enthusiastic with the squirrels, you can buy a replacement set - all round an excellent buy to slow my fast-eating puppy!

A bit too easy for my puppy and all 6 chipmunks pulled out very quickly by 2nd use so didn’t consume too much of his time. Hopefully he still got a brain workout though.

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.

Overall a fun puzzle toy which our puppy is still figuring out. The treat ball inside didn’t stand up to gentle chewing (in pursuit of the treats inside it) and she broke off a piece of it and cracked the join, but the larger maze ball is working well at keeping her occupied. Definitely a challenge for her as she hasn’t done many puzzle toys. We’re pleased with it aside from the durability of the treat ball - I think I had been expecting better quality there, especially with the drive to get to the food inside!

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Fun game, but too heavy for my small (6kg) dog to push. Wish they'd release a smaller version.

wir haben es jetzt schon einige Zeit immer wieder im Einsatz und es hält gut der Labrador Energie stand