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product_id: 208252587
title: "by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange, Composite"
price: "R503"
currency: ZAR
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reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/208252587-by-nina-ottosson-dog-smart-treat-puzzle-enrichment-toy-level
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# 15 min mental = 30 min physical 9 treat compartments BPA & toxin-free composite by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange, Composite

**Price:** R503
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🧠 Unlock your pup’s genius with every treat!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange, Composite
- **How much does it cost?** R503 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Boredom Buster:** 15 minutes of mental play equals 30 minutes of physical exercise—perfect for busy pups craving stimulation.
- • **Slow Feeder Bonus:** Holds 1/4 cup of kibble or treats to slow down mealtime and promote healthier eating habits.
- • **Brain-Boosting Fun:** Engages your dog's natural instincts with 9 hidden treat spots for endless problem-solving excitement.
- • **Safe & Durable Design:** Crafted from BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalate-free composite materials for worry-free interactive play.
- • **Customizable Challenge:** Adjust difficulty levels easily to match your dog's skill, keeping them motivated and coming back for more.

## Overview

The Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Level 1 Dog Smart Treat Puzzle is a beginner-friendly interactive toy designed to stimulate your dog's mind and reduce boredom. Featuring 9 treat compartments and adjustable difficulty, it provides mental exercise equivalent to double the physical activity. Made from safe, durable composite materials, it also doubles as a slow feeder to promote healthier eating habits. Ideal for dogs of all sizes, this puzzle toy encourages problem-solving, reduces anxiety, and keeps your furry friend engaged and happy.

## Description

Product Description The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Smart Composite interactive dog puzzle is a fun way to introduce dog puzzles to your pup and get them excited about problem-solving games! This Level 1 Beginner dog treat puzzle keeps dogs busy with mentally stimulating treat challenges that activate your dog's senses and tap into their natural instincts to hunt and forage for food. As a result, our dog enrichment toys provide mental and physical exercise, help relieve stress, and reduce boredom for happier, healthier pups. Great for small, medium, and large dogs, the Dog Smart Composite dog puzzle features nine treat-hiding compartments you can fill with your pup's favorite dog treats to motivate them to solve the puzzle. Watch your dog use their brain to sniff out the treats, then paw, nudge, and pick up the pegs to uncover the hidden rewards! Since all dogs are unique, you can vary the level of difficulty of this dog food puzzle to meet your dog's problem-solving ability, with multiple ways to make it easier or harder for your pet. Moreover, this dog treat puzzle is easy to clean and made from food safe composite materials that are BPA, PVC, lead, and phthalate-free for your convenience and peace of mind. PLAY BY THE RULES – SAFETY & CARE: When choosing a toy, make sure to choose an appropriate size/style/level for your dog. No toy or game is indestructible. ALWAYS supervise your dog closely, teach your dog how the game/toy works. Do not leave the dog alone with a treat game/toy, do not let the dog chew on the game/toy or pieces. Inspect regularly for damage and remove if broken, or if parts become separated, as serious injury may result. For dogs only, not a children's toy. When empty, store until next supervised use. Set Contains: Dog Smart Beginner Dog Puzzle Toy – Engaging and Interactive Treat Dispensing Game for your Dog’s Toy Box.

Review: Excellent! best brand/safe/well made worth the $$$ - Excellent, high quality toys! I love this brand! These can be a little pricey on certain products but, they are SAFE & very well made from thick materials, Definitely worth the price! These take some time to show your pet how to use them. But after they get the hang of it, they're pretty fast at solving the puzzles. Definitely NOT, for lazy pet parents, & it's not safe to leave them unsupervised with these. They are pretty chew resistant, but not chew proof & are not designed to be chew toys! These are for interacting with your pets, teaching & exercising, they're minds & body! Fun for both of you! but be ready to spend time refilling. cuz, once they get the hang of it, they'll be FAST at solving, & you'll be stuck refilling every 3 minutes! lol At that point, I know, it's TIME to go up in a level! I highly recommend this brand & puzzles in general, for our fur babies! Good for them & us, time & money well spent, imho try it, you'll like it!
Review: Boredom Relief / Mental Exercise - So many are complaining that the bones got chewed up. That's because the dog has to be taught that the bone isn't the prize, the item held within is. They don't reason like we do and anything to a dog is a chewable item. I made the same mistake with my 8-yr old hyper-but-uber-smart Spitz / Husky mix. When he was a puppy I didn't know even a portion of what I do now and he tore up a great number of toys as a result. I'm starting fresh with a new pound puppy. My 10-month old took off with the bones initially and tried to chew them. I removed them from her and redirected her to the real treasure. After the 2nd round of training she started ignoring the bones and going for the real treat. She now takes her meals in this or her Kong Wobbler. I still have to watch because as I was typing this she finished the game and got bored waiting for me so proceeded to chew up one of the bones. The 8-yr old owned this in no time. His first time with it he put his paw on the center to hold it in place, then picked up the bones, tossed them to the side and reaped his rewards. He was considerably more slobbery than the girl, so do be aware that these things can get slimed. I'm using other toys with him due to the goo factor, and to offer him more of a challenge since this was far too easy for him. This has been a great relief for boredom for the 10-month old. She cracked her foot on our patio when the two dogs were running full speed ahead in the yard, resulting in a toe fracture. I am to keep this puppy on limited activity for 4 - 6 weeks so I'm learning all sorts of new tricks to keep her mind active to make up for the lack of physical exertion. Now that she's able to put weight on the foot this toy, the Kong Wobbler, and a plush toy with holes to pull smaller plushes from are helping me do just that. Pros: Good introduction to puzzle toys Durable But requires training to prevent dogs from chewing the pieces up Lightweight Easy to set up Cons: Noisy if your dog manhandles it Moves all over the floor Slobber can make the pieces difficult to handle (or just gross) Takes a little time to set up Supervision needed Video is the boy on his 3rd attempt. He has a listening problem - he can't hear "sit" when he doesn't want to. :D I have to send him to the crate because he has resource guarding issues I've never been successful at training out of him so to keep things civil I send him away from the game before I refill. If that one piece hadn't escaped, breaking his concentration, he would have finished up pretty darn quick. The girl is less elegant in her execution.

## Features

- Level 1 Beginner dog puzzle – perfect for pets with no puzzle experience, this interactive treat game is a great way to introduce dog puzzles to your pet
- Provides mental stimulation to help bust boredom – 15 minutes of mental stimulation is equal to 30 minutes of physical activity, giving dogs and puppies of all ages and sizes the exercise they crave
- Helps reduce dog anxiety and redirect unwanted behaviors like excessive barking, chewing, and digging in a fun and exciting way
- Dogs remove pegs to find hidden treats – multiple ways to play and make the game easier or harder for your pet; see our Tips and Tricks for details
- Fun with dog treats or kibble – holds 1/4 cup of dog food; can be used as a puzzle feeder at mealtime to help slow eating pace

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 21,334 Reviews |

## Images

![by Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Treat Puzzle Enrichment Toy, Level 1 Beginner, Orange, Composite - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UuDd7o1fL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! best brand/safe/well made worth the $$$
*by S***. on November 16, 2025*

Excellent, high quality toys! I love this brand! These can be a little pricey on certain products but, they are SAFE & very well made from thick materials, Definitely worth the price! These take some time to show your pet how to use them. But after they get the hang of it, they're pretty fast at solving the puzzles. Definitely NOT, for lazy pet parents, & it's not safe to leave them unsupervised with these. They are pretty chew resistant, but not chew proof & are not designed to be chew toys! These are for interacting with your pets, teaching & exercising, they're minds & body! Fun for both of you! but be ready to spend time refilling. cuz, once they get the hang of it, they'll be FAST at solving, & you'll be stuck refilling every 3 minutes! lol At that point, I know, it's TIME to go up in a level! I highly recommend this brand & puzzles in general, for our fur babies! Good for them & us, time & money well spent, imho try it, you'll like it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Boredom Relief / Mental Exercise
*by T***T on July 25, 2018*

So many are complaining that the bones got chewed up. That's because the dog has to be taught that the bone isn't the prize, the item held within is. They don't reason like we do and anything to a dog is a chewable item. I made the same mistake with my 8-yr old hyper-but-uber-smart Spitz / Husky mix. When he was a puppy I didn't know even a portion of what I do now and he tore up a great number of toys as a result. I'm starting fresh with a new pound puppy. My 10-month old took off with the bones initially and tried to chew them. I removed them from her and redirected her to the real treasure. After the 2nd round of training she started ignoring the bones and going for the real treat. She now takes her meals in this or her Kong Wobbler. I still have to watch because as I was typing this she finished the game and got bored waiting for me so proceeded to chew up one of the bones. The 8-yr old owned this in no time. His first time with it he put his paw on the center to hold it in place, then picked up the bones, tossed them to the side and reaped his rewards. He was considerably more slobbery than the girl, so do be aware that these things can get slimed. I'm using other toys with him due to the goo factor, and to offer him more of a challenge since this was far too easy for him. This has been a great relief for boredom for the 10-month old. She cracked her foot on our patio when the two dogs were running full speed ahead in the yard, resulting in a toe fracture. I am to keep this puppy on limited activity for 4 - 6 weeks so I'm learning all sorts of new tricks to keep her mind active to make up for the lack of physical exertion. Now that she's able to put weight on the foot this toy, the Kong Wobbler, and a plush toy with holes to pull smaller plushes from are helping me do just that. Pros: Good introduction to puzzle toys Durable But requires training to prevent dogs from chewing the pieces up Lightweight Easy to set up Cons: Noisy if your dog manhandles it Moves all over the floor Slobber can make the pieces difficult to handle (or just gross) Takes a little time to set up Supervision needed Video is the boy on his 3rd attempt. He has a listening problem - he can't hear "sit" when he doesn't want to. :D I have to send him to the crate because he has resource guarding issues I've never been successful at training out of him so to keep things civil I send him away from the game before I refill. If that one piece hadn't escaped, breaking his concentration, he would have finished up pretty darn quick. The girl is less elegant in her execution.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Keeps pups busy and active
*by S***H on August 24, 2025*

My pups love hunting for the treats! Only problem I have is my 8 month old pup chews on anything she can so I have to supervise carefully. She had chewed 2 of the bone covers beyond used before I knew it! So now I have to watch carefully when they have it.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-25*