Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Hide N' Slide Puzzle Game Dog Toy

My smart little poodle/bichon was a bit unsure about this puzzle at first. The pieces are a bit noisy as they're moved around. But I gently kept urging and praising him, and that one 5 min session was all it took. We've owned this two weeks, and he's got all the puzzle configurations figured out. Still, he LOVES this thing! Loves having his pieces of treats put inside, loves all the pawing and pushing and licking he has to do to get them out. It's FUN! I have to hide the dang thing so he'll eat his dinner. Afterwards, he watches me like a hawk, waiting, ready to pounce the moment he sees me bring it out. Now he doesn't even want to eat treats that I can't put in here (i.e.; dried, crunchy My smart little poodle/bichon was a bit unsure about this puzzle at first. The pieces are a bit noisy as they're moved around. But I gently kept urging and praising him, and that one 5 min session was all it took. We've owned this two weeks, and he's got all the puzzle configurations figured out. Still, he LOVES this thing! Loves having his pieces of treats put inside, loves all the pawing and pushing and licking he has to do to get them out. It's FUN! I have to hide the dang thing so he'll eat his dinner. Afterwards, he watches me like a hawk, waiting, ready to pounce the moment he sees me bring it out. Now he doesn't even want to eat treats that I can't put in here (i.e.; dried, crunchy fish skins that will crumble into dust and pieces if I break them up). This thing's like a kid with a PlayStation ---- addictive! LOL. … more

Our 4 month old pug has already figured out her level two trixie puzzle, so we were trying to get different ones to peak her interest. I purchased this with another trixie level 3 puzzle. My *4 month old * pup figured this out in 2 minutes, I timed it. It took our senior, 14 year old pug, about 10 minutes with assistance. Since she never grew up doing puzzles it took her a little bit to get used to it, but I will say she loves it! I’m giving three stars because although this is great for a senior dog, I’d say it’s more of a level 1.

I was a little worried buying this for my German Shorthaired Pointer because the treat/food holes looked so small. It isn't a problem at all. We put food kibble in it. It only holds about 1/2 cup of food, so we either fill it multiple times or just put the rest in her regular bowl. I like that there are no removable parts for her to try to eat or run off with, and its pretty stable on the ground. I really wish the sliding pieces were a little harder to move. They are very loose so she just kind of sniffs around and they move for her. It really takes me longer to fill it, than it takes her to empty it. But, overall works and makes her at least work a little bit for her food.

A trainer recommended this type of dish for slowing down my little Cavachon who flat inhales his food. This is a level 2 dish but he figured it out and spent a good 15 min eating. He eats while we do and this keeps him from barking. It stimulates his mind which is very healthy. But what made me particularly happy was that rather than rushing and being hyper after his meal, he was calm. The dish is well constructed and washed easily. I hope they make even more designs!

Overall, if you have a smart dog, this might be too easy, and a Level 3 difficulty puzzle toy may be more appropriate. I got this for my clever 25lb mixed breed dog. Even though he's never used a puzzle toy before, and even though this is Level 2 difficulty, he figured it out immediately. My sweet but not bright Great Dane found this toy a bit more exciting. Even with her giant face, she was able to operate the sliding mechanisms, so this really is a toy that is appropriate for all sizes of dogs.

My dog loves this puzzle although I had hoped it would take her longer to figure out. She is a five month old golden and she completed this in under a minute. She really likes all the components and they are durable enough to survive some chewing.

I cannot recommend this puzzle toy enough. I got it to help my puppy go through the post heartworm treatment rest And it has been an absolute godsend. You can play with different variations and setups and it would keep him entertained long after the treats were gone

My pup is 5 months and the other 2.5 years. They had this done in less than 3 minutes without any issues. I was pleasantly surprised by the size but very unsatisfied with how fast they figured it out and no longer cared for it. Great quality but only for the lower IQd doggos

Our 85 lb Lab Mix figured this out pretty quickly, however, I like using it combined with another puzzle to feed her in the evenings. She doesn't eat super fast but it slows her down even more and gives her something to do after a long day. I would buy it again. Very sturdy.

My 2 Year old rescue was able to clear the food out of this in about 10 seconds. Construction is good and I give that credit but it was just too simple. Chewy did a great job and gave me credit for it and I’ll be buying a new puzzle and donating this to a shelter.