Trixie Mad Scientist Turn Around Activity Strategy Game Dog Toy, Level 2
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Channel your dog’s playful and intelligent side with the Trixie Mad Scientist Turn Around Interactive Dog Toy. Designed for the intermediate canine gamers, this toy works by placing treats inside any of the three beakers, and then covering with the lid with holes. The treat will be released once your dog figures out how to flip the beakers and balance them upside down—a tasty challenge he will be happy to take on! There’s two sets of lids that you can mix and match for varying levels of difficulty, and the non-slip rubber feet keeps the game in place as your dog explores. It even includes an instructional booklet with tips and tricks for challenging and training dogs of all ages.
Key Benefits- Designed for intermediate players to challenge their playful and intelligent side.
- Dogs must flip and balance beakers upside down to release the treats you’ll place inside.
- Start off with no lids, and then add them and mix and match to increase the level of difficulty.
- Includes base, frame, three dishwasher-safe beakers, two sets of patterned lids (6 total), and instructions with tips.
- Non-slip rubber feet keeps the toy in place; measures 8.5” wide x 7” diameter x 12.75” high.
Suitable for intermediate canine gamers. Every dog plays differently and, since not all toys are created equal, it’s always best to keep a close watch on your pup in case things get ruff. Supervised play will help toys last longer and most importantly keep your pal safe. No dog toy is truly indestructible, so always remove the toy from playtime if pieces begin to break off.
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Item Number118935
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Dimensions8.5 x 7 x 12.75 inches
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Weight3.0 pounds
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LifestageAdult
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Breed SizeMedium Breeds
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Toy FeatureTraining
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MaterialPlastic
- Step 1: Place treats in beakers
- Step 2: Leave lids off until flipping/balancing beakers is mastered
- Step 3: Place lids with patterned holes on beakers
- Step 4: Mix and match lids for an added challenge
Use and Care:
Dishwasher safe.
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Took a little while to learn, now her fav!
By Recued on Feb 13, 2021
Her instinct is to use her snout. Once she figured it out she will play with it during every meal. Hint- try it the first few times without the caps on. A lifesaver for pets who like to inhale food. Even with a slow feeder my dog will try to swallow anything edible that is about 2-3” round. She eats so quickly sometimes she will vomit. This toy slows her down, makes her think, and her tail is wagging the whole time. Yes, the dogs instinct is to grab the edge with their teeth, but supervision the first 2 times weeded that out immediately. We have trained in the word “gentle” - yet another added bonus of this toy! I do wish the test tubes were bigger and made of thicker plastic. But it works! Definitely Her instinct is to use her snout. Once she figured it out she will play with it during every meal. Hint- try it the first few times without the caps on. A lifesaver for pets who like to inhale food. Even with a slow feeder my dog will try to swallow anything edible that is about 2-3” round. She eats so quickly sometimes she will vomit. This toy slows her down, makes her think, and her tail is wagging the whole time. Yes, the dogs instinct is to grab the edge with their teeth, but supervision the first 2 times weeded that out immediately. We have trained in the word “gentle” - yet another added bonus of this toy! I do wish the test tubes were bigger and made of thicker plastic. But it works! Definitely recommend! … more
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Perfect for Downtime
By marwhal on Mar 10, 2021
I have a beagle who absolutely adores this. Definitely keeps her brain occupied in the winter months and gives us some quiet time whole she messes with it. We only use one of the tubes and did need to put a weight (metal keyring) in the top to help her flip it. Other than that, it’s one of her favorites.
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Like for medium-big dogs
By Gena on Mar 31, 2021
I love all oh Trixie’s puzzles. This one seems to be to talk for my 10 lb. chihuahua and doesn’t inspire her to play with even with her favorite treats inside. I think it would work better for talker/bigger dogs though.
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Really clever toy!
By Joseph on Feb 11, 2021
I love almost everything about this puzzle toy (my dog prefers to use his teeth to move the vials and has to twist his neck weirdly rather than using his nose, but he has fun with it!). The poles don't attach well to the weighted bottom is my main complaint-I have to hold it down really closely or else the top piece just gets knocked over, which means I can't set it up and then step away for a minute to let him go at it. That said, it's still well worth it!
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Really like
By Heather on Jan 20, 2021
I have dogs who are not interested in toys, and they need something to stimulate their little brains!! I bought this thinking it would be a good game for them to alternate using. I just got it so they are still figuring it out (which is good, not too easy). I like that it came with suggestions on how to encourage your dog to learn it, and there are different lids so once he figures out how to turn the cylinder over, that is not the end of the learning options. It didn't cost a lot, and I think they will benefit from using it (plus it is fun to watch them try to figure it out!)
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Puppy loves this game!
By Maddie on Mar 5, 2021
This keeps my puppy busy and having fun! I put a mixture of his treats and kibble in the tubes. I started off with no caps on, then put the "easy" caps on one of the tubes, and slowly increased the difficulty. I definitely recommend this game for all dogs!
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looks good but tips over too easily
By nickname on Jan 30, 2021
Pros: Each tube is 4" by 1 1/2 inches so you can put a lot of kibble in it. It's easy to fill. It includes 2 sets of tops for the tubes (1/2 inch and 3/4 inch) so you can use small or large kibble Cons: It tips over very easily so the whole point of the puzzle is lost. The metal bar that holds the 3 tubes tends to get kibble stuck under it. This would work better if you could stop it from tipping over.
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good with supervision
By Olive on Dec 31, 2020
My beagle-dachshund mix figured this out in about 2 days. Day 1 she wanted to chew the tops off and knock it over, but after that she has learned how to play with it appropriately. We sometimes even give her her whole meal in this because she finds it so interesting! She tends to keep her nose on the tube opening and pull the kibble out with her tongue like a hamster bottle, rather than tipping them and letting the kibble fall out. We haven’t tried the lids with 3 small openings yet, because I’m worried her food will clog it. Overall it’s been a nice way to give her a fun new activity to do! Definitely don’t leave a dog unattended with this (instructions specify this too)- this should only My beagle-dachshund mix figured this out in about 2 days. Day 1 she wanted to chew the tops off and knock it over, but after that she has learned how to play with it appropriately. We sometimes even give her her whole meal in this because she finds it so interesting! She tends to keep her nose on the tube opening and pull the kibble out with her tongue like a hamster bottle, rather than tipping them and letting the kibble fall out. We haven’t tried the lids with 3 small openings yet, because I’m worried her food will clog it. Overall it’s been a nice way to give her a fun new activity to do! Definitely don’t leave a dog unattended with this (instructions specify this too)- this should only be used supervised. I appreciated the detailed included tips about how to teach your dog how to use this! We found that filling the tubes up all the way helped her to figure out what was going on, and then we could decrease once she knew what she was doing. … more
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Fun toy get your phone video ready
By Megansmom on Mar 29, 2021
It’s really a fun toy. I found it sad the directions tell people not to punish their dogs if they don’t get it. Who would punish a dog for not understanding a toy.
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Great mental stimulation
By Sarah on Feb 28, 2021
My puppy loves this!! It took a little time for her to learn how to do it but now we have continued to increase the difficulty. It can keep her entertained for 20-30 precious minutes where we can get things done!!