Play together and supervise your dog closely. If your dog wants to chew on the game, correct & redirect their behavior. Start over as quickly as possible and get their attention back on the treats.
Did you know that 15 minutes of mental exercise equals 30 minutes of physical exercise for dogs? Dogs love to explore and problem solve in their own way. Some use their paws and some use their nose. Each game is designed with your dog’s natural behaviors, senses, and safety in mind.
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| Dog Smart | Dog Smart | Dog Brick | Dog Tornado | Hide n' Slide | |
| Game Level | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Treat Compartments | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Movable Pieces | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 14 |
| Removable Pieces | 9 | 9 | 4 | 3 | |
| Food Capacity | 1/4 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1 Cup | 1/2 Cup | 1/4 Cup |
| Multiple Colors Available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-Slip Base | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Material | Wood Plastic Composite | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Wood Plastic Composite |
| Size | 2.33" H x 9" L x 9" W | 1.6" H x 11" L x 11" W | 1.75" H x 12.75" L x 8.75" W | 3.07" H x 9.75" L x 7.25" W | 2" H x 11.6" L x 11.6" W |
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Help Reduce Undesired BehaviorsBy putting your dog to work with a puzzle or game, you are focusing their attention and energy effectively, ultimately reducing boredom and destructive behaviors. Puzzles are also a great way to distract dogs from fireworks, thunderstorms and other situations where your dog may get anxious. |
Create Balance In Your Dog’s LifeAs Nina says—a dog has four legs and one head, and all five need exercise but in different ways. These challenging and rewarding activities will engage your dog’s mind and natural instincts. |
Strengthen The Bond With Your DogNina Ottosson puzzles can help build your relationship with a newly adopted dog and help shy dogs come out of their shell. You can also use these puzzles to train and practice basic commands like “sit” and “stay” with your pup. |
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Level 1 - BeginnerA great way to introduce your pup to problem solving and puzzle games with one-step actions. |
Level 2 - IntermediateHas added obstacles that require your dog to combine actions to reach their reward. |
Level 3 - AdvancedChallenges your dog to learn sequential steps to find their treat using more complex mechanisms. |
Level 4 - ExpertRequires your dog to complete a series of steps in the correct order for them to earn their treat. |
Nina has been creating puzzle toys for more than 25 years! She started because she wanted a good activity to do with her two small children and her dogs indoors. She realized many others have the same needs so she started developing more games with different difficulty levels for all types of dogs. Fun Fact - Nina received a 2017 Pet Age Icon Award for her development of innovative treat puzzle toys and raising awareness for mental stimulation being an important part of a dogs health.
