Here at Dog Games, I love dog enrichment toys, especially puzzles – if you haven’t already figured that out from my brand. We have one of the largest selections of quality dog puzzles and toys. We try to make sure we only stock games worth buying, not the cheap Kmart toys that fall apart after a couple of months.
There’s nothing my two boys, Atlas and Ares (who you’ll see below), love more than pulling out a dog puzzle to stimulate their brains and work for their food. Here’s a selection of some of their favourite and, I personally think, the best dog puzzles:
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1. Dog Brick – Nina Ottosson
My number 1 brand is anything Nina Ottosson. This game Dog Brick was the first puzzle toy I ever bought and it’s still a favourite. It’s a great game to get started with and suits almost any dog breed. It has multiple different components that can be pulled out (so don’t stress if your dog is rough with play) to reveal treats. Below is some footage of Ares having a play.
- Durable
- Easy cleaning with soapy water
- Many different levels to alter the difficulty
- Can be used with wet or dry food
2. Mazee Slow Feeder Puzzle Ball – Planet Dog
Looking for a puzzle toy that rolls? This will fit a whole cup of food in it and spills kibble as the ball rolls along. It’s great fun! Below is a photo of Ares using, I think I need to get some better photos!
- Slow-feeding and treat-dispensing ball with a maze
- Durable Orbee-Tuff material with no BPAs or phthalates
- Pliable translucent outer layer
- 12.7cm Diameter
- Easy to clean – fill with hot water, shake and rinse with fresh water. Or throw in the top rack of the dishwasher
- Fits small treats or kibble
- Green & Raspberry red
3. Dog Hide n’ Slide – Nina Ottosson
I like to describe this toy as a quick set-up and clean-up puzzle. I find it’s a great option to pull out quickly. It’s also suited to my older boy Atlas who isn’t a huge thinker with puzzles and prefers to shove or bash his way through the puzzle. (Still trying to teach him a bit of patience slowly!)
Once again, it has the same great Nina Ottoson features:
- Durable
- Easy cleaning with warm water & soap
- Many different levels to alter the difficulty
- Can be used with wet or dry food
4. Dog Worker – Nina Ottosson
If you are looking for the next level up from the Hide n’ Slide, the Dog Worker is a great option! This puzzle can actually act as a level 2 puzzle by removing the middle slider.
- No removable parts
- Customise the difficulty
- Suitable for all breeds
- Fits half a cup of food
5. Kanoodle Dog – Brightkins
This is a newer puzzle I’m stocking, and I love it! It’s a great level 2 puzzle, so a fantastic starting point for dogs newer to puzzle or dogs that love puzzles! The dog has to either remove or push and swivel the pieces out of the way to get to treats.
- 14 hidden treat compartments
- 9 rotating pieces + 3 removable pieces for varied difficulty
- Great for medium to large dogs, and still suitable for smaller dogs that wanting more of a challenge.
- Doubles as a slow feeder
6. Twister Puzzle – Nina Ottosson
Looking for a bit more of a challenge? This one is called the Twister Puzzle and is a level 3 puzzle. I find Ares my younger and smarter (Sorry Atlas) can solve this one ok. However, Atlas really struggles, and he ends up going for the bashing method instead. I really need to spend a bit more time teaching him how this one works.
You can of course make this puzzle easier by removing some of the blue sliders or adding rope or string to the white locks to give dogs another way of unlocking the compartments.
Once again, it has the same great Nina Ottoson features:
- Durable
- Dishwasher safe
- Many different levels to alter the difficulty
- Can be used with wet or dry food
But generally, if you’re dog is a smarty pants, this one is an awesome option.
7. Toppl – West Paw
You may have seen the Toppl before as a fantastic slow-feeder option! Well, a lot of people don’t realise you can use it as an interactive ball puzzle. You can join a Small and Large or Large and X-Large together to make a treat-dispensing toy that your dog can push around to get the treats out.
- Tough and pliable treat-dispensing dog toy
- Made from durable Zogoflex® material for long-lasting use
- Easy to clean and dishwasher safe
- Can also be used as a slow-feeder and in the freezer
I’ve got a video on Instagram, showing how this works.
8. Wobble Bowl – Nina Ottosson
I know, 1 more Nina Puzzle cause honestly they are the best quality and have an awesome variety. This one also is a great option for a slow feeder. It’s a great option if you want to sit back and relax rather than spending time teaching a dog how to complete a puzzle.
Here are some action shots below!
9. Brightkins DJ Doggo
Brightkins is a new brand on my website and they are great quality and lots of fun! This DJ Doggo doubles as a slowfeeder too!
- Heaps of compartments for different skill levels – below you can see Ares opening one of the draws!
- Space for main meal in the middle
- Easy to clean with warm soapy water
10. Brightkins Spinning Hydrants
The dogs and I really enjoy this one! They have to spin or knock the hydrants to release treats. You can make it hard or easier by changing the opening size!
Cheers, and happy playing! Let me know if you have any questions!
Sal, Atlas & Ares