Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy

My dog got all of the kibble out of this in less than five minutes on his first try, but if that was my criterion for reviews they would all fail! There’s room for a decent amount of kibble in this, and you can make it harder or easier. The tray is relatively light, so if you have a larger dog like me, or even a smaller determined one, the dog can move it and/or flip it over. Mouse has his eyes on the prize so he didn’t try to chew on the white hollow bone pieces once they were off, but I would be careful with dogs that tend to chew plastic. Kibble can go in the middle parts under the white bones, and then also inside the red boxes and underneath them. Your dog will need to remove the white bones My dog got all of the kibble out of this in less than five minutes on his first try, but if that was my criterion for reviews they would all fail! There’s room for a decent amount of kibble in this, and you can make it harder or easier. The tray is relatively light, so if you have a larger dog like me, or even a smaller determined one, the dog can move it and/or flip it over. Mouse has his eyes on the prize so he didn’t try to chew on the white hollow bone pieces once they were off, but I would be careful with dogs that tend to chew plastic. Kibble can go in the middle parts under the white bones, and then also inside the red boxes and underneath them. Your dog will need to remove the white bones in order to slide the red boxes over, which mouse doesn’t immediately know to do even after three uses so I’m calling those spots tricky! I’m pleased with this toy, it takes me longer to fill than it does mouse to empty it. Our other dog is still working on figuring out how to get kibble out of a clear bottle with the labels off so it will take her a while to be ready for this one. :P I’ll also note the bones are the same bones on the other toys of this brand, for whatever that is worth! I misplaced one from this for a bit and was able to use one from the “tornado” toy … more

My cat needs a lot of extra stimulation and she likes to chew on things that are not food (cardboard, string, socks, t-shirts, etc.). As a result, her mother is a nervous wreck and constantly trying to find new things to satiate her needs. I buy beef tendons, toy dog bones, and have tried a wide variety of other treats and toys sold for both cats and dogs. This puzzle toy is her favorite! All I have to do is hide her kibble in random places and let her go hunting for it. Have I mentioned how adorable it is to watch a tiny tuxedo cat open these little red doors? I think I enjoy it as much as she does and it gives her some of the mental stimulation she needs! Highly recommended this toy. It’s so My cat needs a lot of extra stimulation and she likes to chew on things that are not food (cardboard, string, socks, t-shirts, etc.). As a result, her mother is a nervous wreck and constantly trying to find new things to satiate her needs. I buy beef tendons, toy dog bones, and have tried a wide variety of other treats and toys sold for both cats and dogs. This puzzle toy is her favorite! All I have to do is hide her kibble in random places and let her go hunting for it. Have I mentioned how adorable it is to watch a tiny tuxedo cat open these little red doors? I think I enjoy it as much as she does and it gives her some of the mental stimulation she needs! Highly recommended this toy. It’s so versatile! … more

My Joey loves the interactive puzzles I get from CHEWY! I'm grateful for the variety they offer. Each time I set one down for him to discover & enjoy...he is so focused & energetic. He's now 9 months old. When I received this particular puzzle he was 4 months old. I, sincerely, apologize for the delay in getting this review posted. This particular puzzle is a bit different from the others. It took a bit longer for him to understand. I never leave him unattended with any of the puzzles. I purchased three more to give as gifts. THANK YOU CHEWY! (this photo was taken when puzzle was received)

Our 20 yr old min schnauzer loves treats but has never been a toy player. 1st time I broke treats up in little pieces & put in all 12 compartments. I held it on my lap & she was after those treats. Really worked trying to figure out where they were. Each time now I either fill all or just fill the harder ones. It’s entertaining gor all of us to watch as well as her. I have a video of the 1st time she tried if you have a way for me to send it. Here’s a pic anyway.

Bought this along with a level 1 toy to give my puppy more complex things to do because she's very nosy and high-energy. She LOVES the sliding boxes and will push them around even when they are empty. Plus the lids are designed to be taken off so they don't break when pulled on. Once she's mastered this one I'll definitely get more difficult puzzles for her!

My corgis love this game. Yes, it's pretty easy for them but there are definitely ways to make it harder (eg. make sure the opening side of the red boxes is facing into the white pieces so that they have to remove the white pieces before they can get the red ones open). I have one dog who is at the top of the intelligence scale and one who is significantly lower and they were doing equally well at finding the treats UNTIL Zak figured out that the EASIEST way to get them out was to tip the entire tray upside down and move it aside, pick it up with his teeth and get rid of it. Then all the little treats came pouring out! So I think I'll be looking for something a little more advanced My corgis love this game. Yes, it's pretty easy for them but there are definitely ways to make it harder (eg. make sure the opening side of the red boxes is facing into the white pieces so that they have to remove the white pieces before they can get the red ones open). I have one dog who is at the top of the intelligence scale and one who is significantly lower and they were doing equally well at finding the treats UNTIL Zak figured out that the EASIEST way to get them out was to tip the entire tray upside down and move it aside, pick it up with his teeth and get rid of it. Then all the little treats came pouring out! So I think I'll be looking for something a little more advanced for him. But still great fun. … more

I used this the day after I got it. The instructions say it is not a toy and it is not to be left unattended. That kind of defeats the purpose of having it entertain my dog when I am not home. The flip up tops are not connected and simply slip into a slot. He lifted them up they came off and he chewed them right away. I was standing right there. Since they come off they are ruined. It was definitely not worth the money and I would definitely not get it for your dog.

My pup watched us do the puzzle for one minute then did the rest on her own. She absolutely loves finding treats in all the hidden places. And we have fun watching her figure it out. I was worried she’d chew on parts that come off but she just picks them up and moves them.

I have a 2 month old golden retriever for reference and he managed to figure it out! At first he was a bit confused and even sat down in frustration but once he realized he could move the bones by pawing at it he had it down! (Took about 15 mins or so) I put a cup of food in the entire tray so it’s good for feeding time to slow down fast eaters!

I wanted something that would entertain my pup and me. She didn't know what to do at first, so I put the treat half in and half out (without the bone in the middle). It took her a while to let her know it was okay to take the treat. After that she had no trouble opening the lids either with her nose or teeth. After she gets comfortable with that, I'll start using the bone 'blocks'.