Physical training comes naturally to many pups, but mental stimulation should also be provided through puzzle toys!
These treat dispensing toys provide your dog with an exciting challenge to twist and gnaw their way towards a tasty snack! Useful for treats or kibble, they come with adjustable difficulty settings for optimal use.
The Outward Hound Hide N’ Slide
Nina Ottosson’s treat dispensing puzzle toy provides an intermediate level hide and seek experience designed to engage, stimulate and challenge your dog’s mental activity while at the same time strengthening the bond between owner and pup.
This interactive dog puzzle offers 14 hiding spots for treats or kibble, suitable for dogs of all ages, sizes, breeds and generations. These treats or kibble are hidden under swivel flippers or hollow sliding blocks and require your pup to take sequential actions in order to unlock rewards at the end. Constructed from food-grade materials – free from BPA, PVC and phthalates; plus no removable parts which make this an easy cleaning choice suitable for puppies and adult dogs alike!
This toy features elevated play pieces to help your pup easily access rewards while remaining entertained and engaged, and its durable construction will withstand even heavy chewers without risk of damage over time. In addition, its easy clean-up makes this an excellent option for daily feeding and enrichment sessions with your pet. Plus, the Hide N’ Slide provides great ways to prevent boredom while strengthening bonds between owner and pup no matter what age or size they may be! While more costly than some alternatives, its worth every extra cost to ensure their engagement and happiness!
The Petstages Stacking Cones
Petstages is made up of passionate pet lovers who recognize that toys can make all the difference for a dog’s quality of life. Their specialty lies in creating safe chews and puzzles to channel natural chewing instincts in a healthy manner – great alternatives to wood, rawhide or antler chews which may reduce anxiety, boredom and destructive behavior in your pup!
This interactive stacking cone set helps develop balance, hand-eye coordination and color recognition. Cones are constructed of durable plastic that’s flexible yet easy to play with; stack them vertically or horizontally or in any combination you desire for traffic rerouting games, construction sites or simply practicing colors and numbers!
This toy is handcrafted in the US with real wood fibers and safe synthetic materials for optimal strength, making it suitable for power chewers. It offers the same smell and feel of traditional sticks without worrying about splinters!
The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Squeaky Squirrels
Designed to stimulate their minds while encouraging food-motivated problem solving, this puzzle dog toy features flaps that move, pull, and lock to keep your pup busy while they figure out a sequence of steps needed to dispense treats or kibble. It was created to reduce destructive behaviors while teaching repetitive and sequential actions; made of hard plastic for optimal safety it should not be chewed upon!
This plush puzzle toy is ideal for gentle pups that enjoy a challenge. Featuring five squeaking squirrels that your pup will have fun trying to pluck from their tree trunk holes, as well as two types of treat hiding compartments which test problem solving skills; one requires flipping open a lid while the other involves sliding blocks onto designated tracks – this plush toy provides hours of entertainment!
This puzzle toy is perfect for puppies and adult dogs alike who enjoy rolling their toys around. Featuring several movable beakers filled with treats, your pup must use their nose and paws to push the beakers around in order to access them. However, this toy should not be chewed; aggressive or hyperactive dogs may find another toy more appropriate. It’s essential that our canines receive mental enrichment throughout their day in order to prevent boredom and destructive behaviors; providing your dog with puzzle toys can engage their instincts, sense of smell, desire to hunt in fun and creative ways while simultaneously stimulating their senses and keeping their minds sharp!
The Petstages Snack Cube
Treat-dispensing dog toys by Petstages offer a great alternative to wood chew toys (which can splinter and cause dental issues for your German Shepherd), offering something similar in terms of looks, smells and handling to its wood counterpart. Stuffed with treats or kibble for encouragement of chewing as well as fetch or teething play. Plus they float for water play!
This toy makes an excellent training aid, especially for adult dogs who may prefer chewing furniture over toys. Crate training sessions will go quickly and it promotes healthy chewing while keeping your pup engaged!
Contrary to some puzzle dog toys, this one is constructed using food-grade materials – making it safer and simpler for teething puppies while being easier for your dog to un-stuff. Perfect for puppies or adults not ready for frozen Kongs yet.
This toy’s unique ring shape allows more snacks to be loaded inside than other treat-dispensing dog toys, encouraging your GSD to instead chew on this toy rather than shoes or furniture. But as with all toys for pets, be sure to supervise play sessions and replace damaged toys promptly.
