Provides you dog with the mental stimulation they need. Dogs receive a reward for their achievement of finding the hidden treats. Bone shaped board with 10 holes for hiding treats. Has 6 sliding disks which challenges the dog to find the treats.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 12.01 x 8.07 x 1.1 inches; 1.63 Pounds
Item model number : XMS124
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : June 29, 2011
Manufacturer : Ethical Pet Products (Spot)
ASIN : B0038WP1YC
Country of Origin : USA
This dog training toy is made of sturdy wooden construction
Training treats- this dog feeder requires your dog to actually think about what they are doing and whether it will get them the desired results
IQ puzzle- a dog training device that provides them the mental stimulation they need to flourish, strengthen and test their skills
Dog puzzle toys are not only for fun but they also strengthen your dog’s cognitive abilities
Eliminates boredom- this puzzle toy for dogs helps prevent boredom and related negative behavior, good for training or alone time
Atomic World –
My cat loves it –
Pro: For cats veering towards chunky, these challenge toys are great. Target cat figured it out in a flash and loves searching for treats every night. Another figured it out but has her own, different challenge treat dispenser for all meals, while another never showed interest.Con NB: Dry food only, of course, and don’t rinse/wash; just wipe out. It’s not wood but some kind of particle board (i.e. involving glue that you don’t want to leach). When I first tried rinsing the slightly messy dispenser under the tap, it swelled up and developed mold, even though I wiped and left it to air dry for days. I got a replacement which I just shake out and wipe.
Michele Payne –
Xavier and B’Elanna LOVE it!! (updated occasionally)
I had considered buying one of these for several months and finally decided to add it to this order because it was all dog related anyway. I have two dogs and assumed both would love “find the cookie” style puzzles. I was mistaken! My Xavier (shih tzu/poodle mix) loves it because he’s very food motivated, but my Sophie (long haired dachshund) preferred the Kong Cozy because it has a squeaker.I’m attaching a few pictures of Xavier with the puzzle. He figured it out immediately and got a little impatient when it got empty ;-)So far I haven’t noticed any of the issues with sharp edges that a lot of other reviewers mentioned. I don’t know if this was a design flaw early in production, or if they’re referring to the potential to pinch a tongue against the edge as the circular covers move… I suppose that’s a possibility. I’ll update if I see any issues like that with Xavier.If your dog is a drool monster like Xavier can be when food is involved, make sure to have paper towels handy and be prepared to clean the puzzle when you’re finished playing.*Edited 1-29-15*We got a German Shepherd puppy last weekend. Here is a video of her playing with this puzzle at 7.5 weeks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jC9YVrdqPY She turned 8 weeks old today and has enjoyed the puzzle twice so far, getting every treat both times. We love watching her learn with it.*Edited 7-9-15*New photo added. All three dogs waiting patiently for their puzzles to be refilled. It’s been seven months now – no accidents, no issues with pinching, and they haven’t torn them to pieces because I take them away after we’re finished with supervised play.
Michael Nolan –
My collie’s favorite!
I spotted this “SPOT Ethical Pet Interactive Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Toy Puzzle” (that’s quite a name . . . we just call it “Puzzle”) thanks to one of my collie-group friends on Facebook, and decided to order one for my boy Silver for his eleventh birthday last October. I can’t say it provided any challenge to his I.Q., since he simply looked at it for a second or two and then immediately knew how to work it. (One or two earlier reviewers mentioned what a success it is with their rabbits, and . . . well . . . if a rabbit can figure it out, how could it possibly be much of a challenge to a COLLIE? LOL) But I have to say he absolutely LOVED it from the first moment he tried it! I load it with shredded cheddar cheese and bits of roast beef, and it instantly became one of his morning highlights each day. . . . I will say this, however, regarding its cleaning. This product seems to be made of a rather sturdy compressed wood (although I agree: as with any toy, keep an eye on your dog whenever he’s in contact with it, since it theoretically could come apart with chewing), but over time one or two of its sliding disks grew more difficult to move back and forth. Eventually I decided to wash it, or at least rinse it off, but its compressed wood seemed to absorb the water and this only made the problem worse. The disks became truly stuck in place, and broke apart when I tried to ply them loose. But since Silver would have been heartbroken to lose his “Puzzle,” I immediately ordered a duplicate replacement from Amazon. So he continues to enjoy his “Puzzle” each and every morning! For the price, this is a wonderful “toy” . . . just be sure to supervise your pet as he or she uses it, and try not to get it wet should you need to clean it.
Julie M. –
I use it to feed my bunnies their kibble… they are too smart and figured out how to use it right away! I still think this is better than just handing them their treats. They have chewed it a fair bit but I have yet to love an part.
“rockinfunkystyle” –
A mi perro le encanta, sólo que si no cuido el juguete se astilla porque es frágil ante las mordidas, sin embargo me parece muy bueno para estimular la mente de tu mejor amigo
JP –
My pup loves this game. It’s well made, good durability for toughness and sturdiness is also good for an 8 month old lab.
Nathan –
Puzzle moyen, le concept est pas mal mais mon chiot le vide en 3 minutes et le bois n’est pas solide et le mien fait déjà des copeaux.
Janelle Spencer –
It is great for my bunny’s I use it for my bunny’s and they love it I would definitely get it if you are not sure if you want to get it