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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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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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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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4.3.2019

This is one of several dog puzzles I’ve purchased to keep my 10 week-old Border Collie puppy entertained, and the third one I have from Outward Hound. The Outward Hound Brick Puzzle is a higher-level challenge than most others and requires a greater degree of problem solving. Essentially there are eight red boxes that have lids that open upwards and also slide towards the centre of the game but cannot be removed, and four white coloured bricks that can be lifted out by the dog. The problem solving comes in that to enable the eight red bricks to slide the white bricks must first have been removed.It took my pup just over 10 minutes to work the game out at the first attempt, and did miss a couple.The second time it was down to about 5 minutes, and within 48 hours she was doing it in about 2 minutes. She can do it now in about 90 seconds, but it gives her a good mental workout each time so I’m pleased with the puzzle. It’s challenging enough to slow down most breeds of dog, and even the criminal genius of a Border Collie has to think about it. I would imagine though some dogs may get easily frustrated and I could see it being picked up and thrown around in frustration.The build quality is very good, and I like the fact that the lids to the boxes are removable on the hinges otherwise they could be broken off easily by the dog if a single moulded component and that would be game over. There’s plenty of room for lots of treats and I think that there is considerable replay value.
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6.1.2021

I was getting bored of the level 2 puzzle and this was an awesome step up. I use the puzzles to feed doggo, for a few reasons; stimulation, slowing down, working for the food. I didn't think that doggo would 'get' this puzzle, but bought it because our level 2 puzzle had a slidey action to it and I was curious around whether the skill would transfer. The first time I work with her, to show her - she wanted to pull the puzzle apart, and slowly we 'found' each bit of food. The slideyness of the squares was slightly rough out of the box, and the corner squares in particular seemed stiffer than I thought she would manage. But after two days this has gone and they slide much more easily,maybe its the slobber/snot? On the fourth attempt we moved from stinky rewards to kibble and she only missed one space (there are 24 in total). Anyhow, after her fifth 'go' on the puzzle she can now find each bit of food with now help. Takes her around 5 minutes and holds about 1/3 of her daily kibble (about 100g). The reward spaces are smaller than I would like, but luckily her kibble is small sized and with a bit of care I can squeeze 6/7 in each one. It was really fun watching her fully grasp a puzzle that was similar to one of my childhood - I knew that my dog was clever, but I hadn't realised how well dogs can solve puzzles. I hope that the manufacturer brings out a level 4!
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15.3.2021

I honestly reccomend this puzzle toy to anyone who wants to challenge their pups brain.You'll find attached a video of the first time we ever showed her this toy. (Sound removed as to not hear our baby talk to her xD)At first you may need to help show them a little bit just like any training but they will soon learn whats needed to get the treats!This is our Maya and she is about 8 months old here. It used to take her about half an hour to complete the full puzzle but she's a japanese spitz and they're really intelligent so now she can complete the whole thing in about 4 minuets so depending on your dog breed this may not be able to occupy them for hours on end.I will say though it is great stimulation for them,its fun, its also a good way to feed them their dry food slowly and in a creative way.If you dont want them to learn it too fast I would not get it out too often. We used it everyday so thats why they can complete is so 1fast.The actual product is gorgeous, very sturdy, our puppies often claw at it constantly, bite and nuzzle to get the treats and it doesn't have any damage so very very pleased!!
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15.12.2017

I have the original design of this product. I have had it for 4 years and my border collie loves it.Yes it can be emptied quickly for a puzzle...but much slower than a food bowl.He is training up to be a support dog and he is able to lift even the big unit and place on the beanbag that is the same height as the top of his head.I am disabled and for him to pick it up helps me greatly.To make life more interesting he has to ‘work’ for even the tiniest morsel of food....therefore must perform a minimum of 10 tricks before allowing to start emptying this product.I have another of ninas products that has 18 bones and takes too long for my liking to fill up,but still as quick to empty.So I give this 4 stars as its easier to fill than the other one.But yes a more challenging product may need investigating, but also easy to fill....as i do not need take over 5 minutes to fill his food up.The tornado is quick to fill, ideal when needing to get me, the wheelchair and the dog out the door in a hurry.
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20.2.2021

This toy is a great challenge for a dog that’s fed up of walking the same lockdown pavements.It’s quite big, about a foot square but only about an inch deep. You can fill individual compartments that have sliding tiles so the dog has to push them around to reach them. My dog found this quite easy, but still fun.There is also a secondary central rotating treat puzzle. This is more complex. Each compartment has a sliding cover, the dog has to open it, eat the treat, then close it again to be able to rotate the central disc. Takes a bit of figuring out but I think this is a really good toy as he’s really had to think, which has been fabulous to observe.Whilst the size is quite big,it does mean that the dog can’t pick it up and run off or start chewing it if they get frustrated trying to figure it out.I think it’s brilliant and I love giving him something to think about. I’ve only used dry food, I think it would be quite tricky to wash and dry if you used wet food/peanut butter etc.
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30.12.2020

Before this toy my dog was more or less a typical dog, although did have a keen sense of timing for dentastick-o-clock (815pm) when he would sit and whine with keenly expectant eyes. When receiving the toy, he quickly became engaged with learning to spin the wotsits using mouth or paw, discovering the treats I'd hidden within. The bone things were a bit more of a challenge, it took him a while to figure out he had to pull them out to then allow the wotsits to spin. After a few days of this, I came home one day to my dog sat on the armchair, smoking a pipe, wearing glasses and asking me about freewill vs determinism. The next day he spoke of plans to gradually overtake a majority share of local territory from other dogs using strategic urine deposits,sounding a bit like a Bond villain. He has started arguing for fairer rights with regards to food access and dentastick timings. It's all becoming a bit unsettling. Sometimes I am frightened to go to sleep for fear of what he might do.
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3.11.2018

I have a 6 mth old Cockapoo who finds just getting food in a bowl a bit boring. She'd rather search/investigate or work for it. The Tornado is exciting, especially if I put some treats in with her usual kibble, or rub her kibble through with my bacon smelling fingers and then hide it under the "bone". She is not a strategic planner yet, and so takes a little out of each pocket as she opens them and seems endlessly excited to find yet more goodies to eat. I sit on the kitchen floor with a cup of tea and she circles the game excitedly. She thinks I'm just great for sitting with her too! She prefers it to a snuffle mat: a tiny bit of frustration is stimulating it seems, and she eats more this way.Perhaps not great if you are training your dog for Mensa, but my pooch has solved all the variations I have invented for her other puzzles (adding weights, metal chains, clattering cans, pulling/pushing techniques etc), and the layered twist and turn is a novel problem to solve.
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8.3.2021

I have a one-year-old miniature poodle so he’s very intelligent, but also very hyper. It only took him a minute or two to figure out how to slide all the different parts to get the treats out but he will easily keep playing with it for around half an hour even though most of the treats are gone after 10mins. It’s a life saver if I need to keep him occupied while I get something done, and he gets very excited when he sees it coming out of the cupboard so I’m sure he loves it! He also seems much calmer after he’s done with it so having a puzzle for him to use his brain on really seems to help. The puzzle itself seems very sturdy and I have no worries about any of the parts breaking off.It can be a bit tricky to clean in all the gaps if you have used something sticky like peanut butter but mostly the material means it wipes clean pretty easily. All in all I am so glad I bought it and will definitely be getting some other puzzle toys for him to have a go at in the future.
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7.3.2021

We have a very smart Cockapoo, he has graduated through the puzzles in less than six months. He now has aNina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Casino Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced. Unlocked it presented no challenge at all, locking a couple slowed him down a little, but not much. Finally, although I felt three days wasn't long enough to graduate to locking all six drawers, that is just what I did. Well! I wish I had filmed him working it out, he flipped it upside down and pushed it around for a few minutes. This opened the bones, he checked the drawers and was obviously pleased with the results, two drawers open for little effort. So he repeated the process until all the drawers were open.I am now looking for a Rubik's cube puzzle for him (only joking) the Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Casino Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Advanced. Has certainly given him a deal of stimulations. I would recommend it for any very bright puppy.
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20.8.2019

I bought this for my nine-month old Border Collie, a clever and easily bored breed of dog! At first he was a bit scared of it and although I showed him how it worked, he left it in the middle of the room for a couple of hours. Curiosity got the better of him and although I had put two of the white bricks in, it didn’t take him more than a couple of minutes to work it out. A bit frustrating at first and he tried to eat the bricks! By the third try he pretty much had it worked out but it keeps him occupied checking that he’s found everything. People may be concerned about the number of treats given but I put slices of carrot, broccoli, etc., in there, which he likes.The instructions suggest putting string through the holes in the bricks. I did so and the dog did use it sometimes. If you’re going to suggest that though, manufacturer, perhaps put a length of string in the box. It adds to the cost to buy some.
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4.3.2019

This is one of several dog puzzles I’ve purchased to keep my 10 week-old Border Collie puppy entertained, and the third one I have from Outward Hound. The Outward Hound Tornado was actually given to me by a friend but it’s one that I would have purchased anyway and in hindsight would consider a good purchase.There are twelve compartments in which to place treats, spread over three levels of rotating bone-shaped trays. The dog needs to move the higher level out of the way with their snout or paws to access the levels below. It took my pup about five minutes to suss it out the first time but after a couple of days she’d got it down to less than a minute. Not all breeds will smash through it quite as quick,but even if they do it’s still a good mental challenge to keep your dog sharp.It’s well made and smooth in operation and well worth the purchase price.
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