Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Worker Composite Puzzle Game Dog Toy

My dog can pop out the sliding circular piece, but if I supervise him and redirect him to sliding it instead, it works much better. He’s prone to taking these things apart, but this one is much sturdier and easier to reassemble when he does sometimes pop it out. Coincidentally, I found out that taking the disk out a few times loosens it up so it’s easier to turn. It’s something you might try if it easily gets stuck right out of the box. Some ways to maybe improve: I wish the disk was a contrasting color so he could more easily see when he’s lined up the holes and that the ridges on the disk were easier to grab and turn,

I was worried that if I invested in a puzzle, Bella would solve it too quickly and rapidly get bored with it. This one is perfect for her. She is a 2-month puppy, and it took her almost 30 minutes to solve it. It wasn't too hard for her to give up, nor too easy for her to get bored. She had fun while trying to solve it, and we had fun watching her work for her treats.

This is such a well-designed, amazing toy. I first purchased the “Dog Brick.” My dog Bella is 12 and has ambulatory issues. She goes to hydrotherapy, etc. she has never played with toys. My JRT now uses the other puzzle. Bella loves this. The only think that can be tricky is cleaning it thoroughly. I am sure there’s a much easier way. I do use powdered meds with her food. Nina O. is brilliant at knowing what helps dogs with both physical and mental stimulation.

I was so excited to have this for my 7 mos old mixed breed rescue puppy. He had it with him in his crate with dry food in it. Within the first 4 minutes he broke off two of the three flippers causing broken plastic pieces in his crate that he tried to eat!. Fortunately, I was right there and able to remove it and pick up the pieces. I wanted to love it so much, but had to return it as it broke within 4 min. He is not an excessive chewer.. probably a normal 40lb 7mos old chewer. Maybe good for an older dog, but would not recommend for any energetic/puppy type dog. Really disappointed at how quickly it broke and that he would have eaten the plastic if I was not there.

So, so satisfied and impressed with this puzzle toy! It works great at a medium level (2) if you wait to put on the center lillypad piece. Then, after the pup starts solving it faster (for us, 2 weeks) then increase the difficulty to level 3 by attaching the lillypad. Our 3 month old cockapoo puppy gets worked up and rowdy if he hasn't used enough mental energy through the day. Absolutely going to recommend. Best toy on the market I have seen.

My dogs love puzzles! They had become a bit bored with the level 1 and 2 puzzles we have. Ordered this a few weeks ago and it’s been a challenge for them, which they love!!

I bought this for our Beagle. She is always looking for things to get into, and does! Like a toddler and true to her breed, nothing is sacred if left within reach (or not). This is the first puzzle I ever had and found it to be very challenging for her. I didn’t realize puzzles had stages to them. The “disc” in the middle is certainly for a more experienced gamer. When I ordered it, I was concerned about the durability and was amazed how sturdy this puzzle is! Not many toys survive my pack! With that being said, you can be confident that this is not some run of the mill cheap plastic toy that will break the first time your fur baby uses it. If you are looking to buy a puzzle for the first time I bought this for our Beagle. She is always looking for things to get into, and does! Like a toddler and true to her breed, nothing is sacred if left within reach (or not). This is the first puzzle I ever had and found it to be very challenging for her. I didn’t realize puzzles had stages to them. The “disc” in the middle is certainly for a more experienced gamer. When I ordered it, I was concerned about the durability and was amazed how sturdy this puzzle is! Not many toys survive my pack! With that being said, you can be confident that this is not some run of the mill cheap plastic toy that will break the first time your fur baby uses it. If you are looking to buy a puzzle for the first time, I would probably go with something less challenging, or not fill the compartments that require your pup to move the “pegs” to spin the “disc”. I’m definitely not disappointed with this purchase. One last note.... I only let one dog at a time play with this because...well.... not all dogs play nice in the sandbox. … more

My dog only got to use it once, chewed apart while figuring out puzzle. A bit disappointed in the products durability.

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My 15-week-old bordoodle figured the puzzle out in seconds. No challenge whatsoever. It could be the breed - part border collie / part poodle / very smart. Also, she chewed one of the levers on day 1 (NOT so smart) and it now has that gnawed-on look. Not the end of the world, but I'll need to give it to my puppy only 10 minutes at a time.