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25.7.2018

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.
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11.4.2020

Great toy, not too complex, and if your dog is dumb as bricks like mine is, it still allows them to get the food more slowly if they take their time. My dog is small, but will eat small dog kibble so quickly that she begins choking, and then will continue eating while choking (like I said, not the sharpest dog). This food puzzle has completely replaced her regular bowl and she no longer chokes whatsoever while eating, meaning that I no longer need to supervise her while she eats.The product itself can hold about a volumetric cup of kibble. If your dog weighs up to 25 pounds, that means you'll probably be able to fit an entire meal in the tray (assuming you feed twice a day). As I mentioned above,that means it has completely replaced her usual food bowl. It also is simple to clean due to the hard plastic. The pieces, even if displaced or dismantled by a bored dog, are easily snapped back into place. My dog does not usually do this and she isn't destructive, but the product DOES have pieces I would not want a larger, more destructive dog to chew upon. The material is made of a much harder plastic than tupperware - probably the same stuff as kids' toys, slightly softer than Lego material.However, the puzzle is very clear in the included instructions/safety warning sheet: you are not supposed to leave your dog to play with it all day. If your dog is an aggressive chewer, they'll get through the plastic eventually and likely ingest pieces as they chew. I see a lot of reviews faulting the product, but seriously, use common sense: if your 80 pound golden retriever or collie is chewing holes through your doors and tables, obviously they're gonna nom on the feeding tray, which the product specifically tells you not to allow them to do when unsupervised. If your dog needs to be given metal instead of plastic bowls, use your head. One of the most visible reviews is from someone who has a breed prone to chewing, who knew their dog chews, who refused to follow the instructions, and then they gave a 1 star review. That's nearly a parody of dumb amazon reviews. Bad reviewer, no treat for you. Just keep the tray somewhere the dog can't reach when it's not mealtime.Overall, I am very satisfied with the purchase. Evaluate whether you can place a small tray out of the way when it isn't mealtime, and how destructive your dog is, but I would have no problem recommending this to anyone with all but the largest dogs.
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6.4.2019

We have a standard Aussie pup that needs as much mental stimulation as can be provided, and an older Sheltie that enjoys challenges. I started looking into enrichment toys and came across this - it's the first one I've purchased, and after adding several more to our tool box, it's hands downthe best, IMO, for multiple reasons.We started off very easy with small bites of chicken in the compartments. My Aussie pup figured out where the chicken was, and that he could eventually get to it - though he wasn't quite sure how (THIS IS GOOD) - and that kept him busy, figuring out HOW - for a couple of days at about 20 minutes of busy time per day. This busy time is awesome because it's as tiring as an equivalent amount of active outdoor time,albeit in a vastly different way. This makes it fantastic for pups recovering from injuries or surgery as well as those needing mental stimulation and busy time!I've been upping the difficulty and time consumption factors by adding more challenging items to consume in the treat areas: a smear of cream cheese with a few pieces of kibble pressed into it, natural apple sauce, raw patè, etc. The next step will be to freeze things, like bone broth, in the removable red-lidded compartments. This will exponentially increase the time this game occupies your dog.Because you can vary the difficulty level somewhat and the consumption time drastically, this is my favorite enrichment toy at the level 2 scale of difficulty. It's very easy to clean, and appears to be made well enough to withstand the rigors of a mouthy, chew-focused puppy, and it's heavy enough that it doesn't seem to be something he'll try and carry off to another location.(NOTE: Do not leave your dog unattended with this. There are moving and removeable parts. I would NOT put this in an X pen with my pup and leave him for the day).Overall, this was a more versatile investment than I expected. I'm impressed with the quality of the parts and the degree to which I can customize it for my dogs, as well as the amount of enrichment time I want to occupy them with. I can quickly throw together a five minute game to redirect them mentally, or present them with a 45 minute block of licking, small treats, and quiet time.
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25.8.2020

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!
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7.10.2020

This "Dog Brick Interactive Puzzle" arrived quickly, well packaged, and easy to open. We particularly liked this toy because it features three different objectives which can be set up one at a time or in any combination, with a lot of variables (many toys for the price of one). The instructions featured larger than normal print, clear English, and pictures, plus a guide to using baby steps to teach your pet on how to use the toy. If you are one to ignore instructions, assembling the toy seemed pretty intuitive, as well. Having already tested our little lapdog's mettle with one of the beginner toys, which she figured out in one session and aced by the third, we were curious to see how she'd do with this next phase.We put all the cups in the tray, then let her watch as we put a treat beneath just the white ones. It took some doing, and she did look to us for help a couple times but we resisted the temptation, and after a couple minutes of rooting around and pawing, she got them all. That was session one. In session two, she managed to flip the cups over very quickly -- but they would fall back into place upside down, still hiding the treat. This, she pondered for about 30 seconds, then lifted a cup with her teeth, turned her head aside and gently set it on the floor! There! The treat was hers to claim! She did this with each successive cup, wagging her tail the whole time. For session three, we also put treats inside the red cups. She figured it in one session, although she is still clumsy at it. We haven't hid treats beneath the red cups yet, which will introduce the concept of sliding the red cups back and forth. However, we are sure she will prove just as smart with those, and have just as much fun, as she did with the other objectives. ONE CAVEAT: While I don't think the sizes of these cups pose a threat to the proverbial "child under three", this is a hard plastic toy, not a chew toy, so if you have a puppy, or a dog that loves to chew things up, this would not be a good choice. Ditto if your dog is really large (i.e. mastiff types), as he might be able to swallow the cups whole.
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24.10.2020

I’ve got a clever kitty on my hands and got the Dog Smart as a means to help entertain him and keep his brain active. He figured it out super quick and I’m now looking at some intermediate level toys for him. The design of the toy makes it easy to clean as well, so if you have a more stubborn cat you can use some gravy-like or pastey type treats to get them more interested with no worry about not being able to clean the toy.My Jasper doesn’t like pressing or pushing things (especially with his face) but he is very adept at scooping things up with his paws and flipping/ sliding things around, so this toy was perfect for him and I’ve seen others from this brand that look like they would work for him.I’m very excited to give other toys a go and will absolutely write reviews so others with kitties like mine can help stimulate their furry babes.Update: Jasper used the Dog Smart with no issue. Got the Tornado and Brick in the post today and it took him all of 5 seconds to figure out the Tornado ? Tornado is also easy to clean though I would let it dry a full day (flipping periodically) because there’s places where water could get trapped between the levels. I’ll post another update when I have him try the brick.Update #2 the Brick was a success! He figured it out in no time. It’s my favorite sound to hear him fiddling with it throughout the day as he isn’t so food motivated to find all the treats at once. I’ve introduced the bone pieces to the Tornado to increase the difficulty and am using them on the Brick as well. I plan to stay at this level for a little longer but have plans to purchase the Hide N Slide and eventually the advanced Challenge Slider.Update #3 Hide N Slide was also a success. True to form he didn’t get all the treats at once but in less than 5min he figured out to move the flaps to reveal treats and to push the pegs back and forth to get more treats lol. Will update again when I get the Challenge Slider.
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4.2.2018

I got this for my mini golden doodle when he was 4 1/2 months old. He figured it out right away, and it has been his absolute favorite treat ever since. I say "treat," because it doesn't last long as a "toy." I can put kibbles or larger items (Lean Treats) in the compartments, and my pup quickly moves the panels over to get all of them in no time. But he's super excited about it, and I save it as a special "treat." You can't just leave this item lying around or your dog will pull out one of the lids on the compartments and chew it up. The device will still work, but with one fewer compartment. I'm buying a second one and saving the first one to use for "parts" (i.e., the triangular-shaped "lids" on the compartments).If the dog just pulls one out, it's easy enough to pop back in, but if they have time to chew on it, then it won't fit back in. So just don't leave it out. Save it as a treat. Also, my dog pulled out the rubber "legs" on the bottom of it, but that doesn't affect the functioning of the device at all, so you might as well remove them from the beginning if you're worried about your dog swallowing one. The rubber legs apparently don't taste good, and my dog just left them on the carpet. The device has "locks" around the outside of it, but I have never used them. The whole point is to have something my dog gets really excited over. Apparently lots of others have had trouble getting their dog to unlock the "locks," and then they think the device is not so good. I have trouble pulling the "locks" out myself; they aren't that easy. They really should make it without the "locks." They're not necessary, if what you want is an exciting treat for your dog, with just a little bit of dog effort. The device works like a charm, and my dog is always super-excited to see me pull it out and fill it up with kibbles and treats. Sometimes I do it several times so he can get the full satisfaction. It's definitely worth the money.
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17.6.2020

I spent hours of research, searching for a food puzzle that is PERFECT IN EVERY WAY for cats--one that is made of a pet-friendly material; one that is easy to clean; one that doesn't dispense food too quickly, and is not notorious for getting kibble stuck in the puzzle; one that will not injure my cat's jaw or have certain obstructions that could poke his eyes; and lastly, one that does not have removable pieces that could pose as a choking hazard. I was VERY particular because I had read reviews on other products that made me feel leery of getting a food puzzle at all, and I was not willing to compromise any of my criteria. In my experience of using this product,there is no reason at all that this product cannot be marketed for cats as well!The way I use it: My cat was waking my husband and I up in the early mornings, every morning, and would pester us, perhaps because it was close to feeding time, but more than likely because of boredom. So, I purchased this food puzzle and started filling it with kibble before bed, placing it in a plastic container, and at my bedside. I also set an alarm that will sound before my cat naturally wakes up, and when that alarm sounds, all I have to do is take the already filled puzzle out of the plastic container and set it on the floor. My cat exerts energy while working to get the food out of the puzzle, which takes care of the problem if it was due to boredom, and gets rewarded with food in the process, which takes care of the problem if it was due to hunger. All the while, I get to roll over and go back to sleep--no more pestering! We have NEVER dealt with him waking us in the mornings since getting this puzzle. He loves it and it was the perfect solution for our sleeping problem! Not to mention, we have had no problems, and it is so easy to hand wash. Would absolutely recommend to all cat owners!
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28.8.2020

First off, this is NOT a toy. It is a puzzle. It should be placed on the floor with your dog when its time time to work on it, and then picked up when done. Then it will not be chewed on! Do not leave them alone with it.It should be interactive. Spend the time with your dog to teach and praise. They are happy to see you proud of them when work through the puzzle and figure it out.I have a 75lb, 9 yr old pitbull. She enjoys this puzzle. She definitely gets excited when I tell her it's "puzzle time". I took the time to show her how each piece moves and showed her where the treats were hiding. So she learned how to do it.It's tricky for them in the beginning (which is a good thing,and why it's a level 2 puzzle) - you can't really slide the red boxes until you move the white bones. I took the suggestion another reviewer posted and put hair ties through the boned to make it easier for my dog to remove them.We started first with ONLY the white bones. Showed my dog how to get to the treats. Then removed the white bones and did the same thing with only the red boxes. Eventually we did the puzzle with all off the pieces at the start.It doesn't take an extremely long time to complete the puzzle. But it does take time for the dog to think/remember how to move the pieces to get to the treats. Removing the white bones is challenging and so is opening the red boxes.The red boxes can pop out, so after she learned the puzzle, I flipped some of the red boxes in the other direction so they don't all open the same way from the same side.We do the puzzle a couple times a day. I use her dog food vs. treats.I also wash it in the sink. I have taken all the parts off and soaked and rinsed them. Have had no issues with quality.It has been such a great experience that I am planning to get another puzzle for her.
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4.10.2019

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.
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19.12.2018

I originally used a slow feeder for my border collie puppy but found that she was still wolfing her food down really quickly. I then tried a few 'dog worker' toys and found that this was the right level of difficulty for Bea. Some of them she figured out far too quickly and they didn't pose much challenge at all, but this one is definitely more challenging - although 2 weeks in and she had pretty much perfected how to use it! The first few times she ate her food from this she became frustrated when she couldn't find her food straight away, and she would bark at the feeder - so don't worry if at first your dog seems to not be able to figure it out, they will get there with perhaps a little encouragement and suggestions from you!I found that pointing to compartments that Bea should push with her nose helped nudge her in the right direction, and now she needs no encouragement from me to empty it completely in about 5 minutes!What I like about it:- Can fit a whole 'meal' in the feeder (multiple slots and parts to fill)- Multi-step process to find food/treats- Durable and easy to clean- Good 'mental workout' for smart breeds (I have a couple of friends who have tried this with their dogs and they found it was 'too tough' - if you go to the Nina Ottosson website you can see that there are three different levels of difficulty and this one is a stage 3 feeder, so the most complex. It is worth perhaps thinking about whether this is the best fit or whether an 'easier' feeder is better for your dog)I would recommend that you supervise your dog at all times while they are using this, and take it away when they have finished, otherwise they are likely to keep pawing at it and trying to get things and it is not unbreakable!
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12.7.2020

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.
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25.8.2018

My nine-year-old, Ian, has had a Level-1 puzzle for several years which he solved very quickly. It has enough capacity to hold enough dry food for a meal. Since that one is easy for him, I thought I'd try out this Level-2-3 puzzle to give him a challenge.Ian, like virtually all retrievers, is very food-motivated. It took him perhaps seven minutes to solve this multi-step puzzle the first time! After four uses, he has it down to about four minutes. That's not a criticism, just an observation. He really seems to enjoy doing food puzzles. It takes me almost as long to "arm" the puzzle as it does for him to solve it.This puzzle is a bit larger than I imagined, but that does make it more stable when in use.It does not slide around on the floor.Nina Ottosson used to make their puzzles out of real wood, however, I'm not surprised these puzzles are now fabricated from a wood composite now that the brand is owned by a mass market pet products company. That said, the wood composite is solid and dense and appears to make an excellent alternative to wood. It's the same type of material used for composite decking construction. Using composite also allows the street price to drop by perhaps 60% over real wood.I only have just two minor quibbles:1 - I wish a material had been selected which is dishwasher-safe so it can be easily and thoroughly cleaned. I may try it in the dishwasher anyway.2 - The hole in the top of the sliding "pegs" could be slightly larger to make bits of food easier to be inserted. I am considering drilling them out another 1/8" larger myself.Overall, it's a great food puzzle which keeps my dog entertained for a few minutes. At under $10, it's a bargain.
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22.1.2020

I purchased this for my lovely rescue, Kelvin. Kelvin is a collie/terrier/mix breed and he used to be a street dog in Sarajevo so he would have had to forage/steal food when he could. Kelvin has settled in well but I realised he probably missed that foraging aspect of life - he loves to be cheeky and steal things sometimes so we always have an eye on him. I already had a couple Nina puzzles (twister and tornado) from a few years ago so I started him on those and he loved them because it requires thought and using his paws to get the rewards. He got so good at the other puzzles, I thought I’d try this one. Delivery was quick and the box arrived with a couple little dents in it but the puzzle itself was in tact and as advertised.Kelv was a little confused at first but he was very excited to try it out - He did well for his first attempts and he’ll improve when he does it more often. The plastic is a bit thinner than previous puzzles but for the price and free delivery, it is ok. Under no circumstances should you leave your dog alone with this puzzle though as the lids are made to (safely) snap off if your dog gets a bit boisterous with it - when this happens, be sure to take the lid away from your dog straight away so they aren’t tempted to chew it (same goes for the white bones). The sliding element of the puzzle made it more interesting and I think my dog enjoyed flipping the lids to find the treats. The bones in this puzzle were easier to get out than previous puzzles thanks to the little handle on top. All in all, impressed with this so far - maybe not quite as robust as previous puzzles and you can’t put this one in the dishwasher but all it needs is a good wipe down.
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15.9.2019

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
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