Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 3 Advanced, Purple

This is one of our very favorite and most useful toys. The ball is very well made of durable rubber (or whatever it is that feels like good rubber these days and the rubber extends a little bit over the edge of the treat wells so that the dog can't chew the plastic wells out. The squirrels are, of course, fabric and we know what happens with that. That said, they too are well made. with "painted" on faces, no bulging eyes to chew out of them. I ordered 6 additional squirrels shortly after getting the toy for two reasons: 1) I'm lazy (and old) and didn't want to have to go squirrel searching all the time and 2) I wanted to be sure I had extras in case they became unavailable in the future. I have something similar to a toy hammock or net bag hanging on a wall where I deposit the squirrels as I come upon them. She only gets to play with them in conjunction with the ball (or if she finds a missing one before I do).Initially it did not look to me as though this toy would hold enough food to actually feed her from. It does. It holds about a cup and a half, maybe a little more, if you only put the squirrel head half way in each well. My Archie is about 40 pounds and is not what is considered an aggressive chewer though she has chewed a number of toys to their death. This one still looks like new as do all the squirrels (which I toss in the wash, not sure if that is recommended.) This would work as a slow feeder but that's not why I got it. My girl isn't always hungry when we feed the little dogs and cats. She's more of a grazer. I would free-feed her if I didn't have the others. This toy gives me a way to have food out for her when she wants it, the little dogs know it's not theirs and the cats aren't interested in working at it. (One cat figured out the gum ball machine toy before any of the dogs did and by the time they did the cat was puking. That toy went into storage)First Use: Archie did not intuitively know how to get the squirrels out at first and lost interest before she succeeded. Maybe she would have been smarter if I waited until she was starving but I don't like doing that. What I did was fill the wells about half way and stuck the squirrel heads in just far enough that they wouldn't fall out as I put it down. When I put it down and gave it a little roll, with her paying attention, a squirrel did come out and let the kibble out too which she ate up immediately and started to catch on. I put the squirrels barely in for a few days until she really got the hang of it, which she did. Interesting note: my girl does know the command for tug or pull but she could not relate it to this ball and squirrel thing so we had to go the other route.This is a toy I don't think you'll regret buying. I'm tempted to order a back-up one and keep it in our RV.

I recently got the Outward Hound Dog Twister Treat Puzzle, and it has quickly become one of my dog’s favorite toys! Designed as a Level 3 advanced puzzle, this toy provides an engaging challenge that keeps my pup entertained and mentally stimulated.The concept is simple yet effective: you hide treats in the compartments and let your dog figure out how to slide the pieces to uncover them. I love that it encourages problem-solving skills and helps prevent boredom, especially on days when outdoor playtime is limited.The quality of the toy is impressive; it’s sturdy and well-made, which is important for an enthusiastic chewer like my dog. Cleanup is easy too—just a quick wipe down after use, and it’s good to go for the next round of fun.Overall, I highly recommend the Outward Hound Dog Twister Treat Puzzle for any pet owner looking to enrich their dog's playtime. It’s a fantastic way to keep them engaged, happy, and mentally sharp!

I loved the idea of this toy! I thought it would keep my dogs very busy which is always a plus! It is very good quality! The little squirrels are so cute! Unfortunately my dogs didn't show too much interest in it, even with the food inside it! And they are very food driven! I will admit they are somewhat spoiled! So they're probably just being lazy! LoL Even though my dogs don't play with it too much, I still would recommend it for the right dog personality! Basically you put the food inside the holes and then cover it by putting the squirrel in the hole also. This toy has the potential of keeping your dog occupied for quite some time!

I have a miniature Australian Shepherd, she is very smart! She had this puzzle figured out in less than a minute, but she still enjoys playing with it. The first couple of times, I only filled the top. After that, I added a treat under the sliding parts, and it was like a new puzzle for her! Very durable, easy clean, happy pup!

My pup absolutely loves this. It’s a bit loud when he’s kicking it around but he enjoys it. Great quality product.Note: the holes are quite big so smaller treats might fall out easily.Would definitely buy again, but it looks like this one will last a while!

O tabuleiro é bem interativo, tem vários compartimentos para abrir, empurrar e tirar pecinhas. Se o seu cão for delicado, é um excelente brinquedo. Se ele for um roedor voraz de brinquedos, melhor não, há muitas peças soltas para serem roídas e engolidas.

O envio foi super rápido e veio bem embalado. O produto é de altíssima qualidade mesmo, da um bom brinquedo, meu cachorro achou muito curioso tentar pegar a bolinha pequena de dentro e tirar a comida quando foi usado como comedouro interativo! Também gostei que a bola é bem grande, da pra ver pela foto (meu vira-lata é porte médio-grande e tem 20kg).

Our smart miniature Doodle plus Wheaten, mastered this in no time. It challenged him at first but we gave it to the SPCA and he moved on to a harder puzzle and now needs another third puzzle that is more difficult.I have a Doodle due to my asthma but spent 2 decades rescuing Brittany’s, all from the US. I endured my allergies and even collapsed my lung twice.For those who berate Doodles, I am ashamed of you all. All dogs from reputable breeders are amazing! Who are you to judge? All dogs deserve a loving home and to do less makes you a horrible human being. All dogs are special!

My pup loves puzzle games for treats. He figured this one out really quick but it's nice to keep him busy and also cleans easily.