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Looking for a way to keep your dog occupied? Want your dog’s brain to get some exercise but you are too busy or tired for a training session tonight? These 10 mind games are perfect to stretch your dog’s brain power while giving you a break.
#1 – Foobler Puzzle Timed Dog Ball
Foobler is an automatic self-reloading puzzle feeder for dogs with 6 timer activated food pods. Its like having 6 puzzle toys in one that deliver a full day’s worth of regular kibble or treats for them to enjoy. Fill Foobler with up to 2 cups of kibble or treats and set it to release at 15, 30 ,60 or 90 minute intervals for up to 9 hours a day.
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#2 – Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Mazee Puzzle Dog Toy
This is a great, durable toy. Your dog has to nose the ball around to get the treats to fall out. The larger the treats, the harder the game.
#3 – Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Dog Puzzle Toy
A fun toy that makes your dog not only use his nose to smell out the treats, but to move the sliders so he can get to them! Each row has several holes, so you can change up where you put the treats.
#4 – The Company of Animals Dog Tornado Interactive Dog Game
In this game, your dog has to dislodge the bones, then slide the covers around to reveal his hidden goodies. It’s dishwasher-safe and has anti-slip feet.
#5 – Green Interactive Feeder
These interesting feeders look like a patch of weird AstroTurf. It’s easier than some of the other games on this list because the treats are visible, making it great for dogs new to puzzle toys.
#6 – Aikiou Interactive Dog Bowl
Pronounced “IQ” this bowl was made to slow down fast eaters while sharpening their minds. Food is hidden inside the many compartments and is accessed by your dog as he slides open doors or spins the central wheel.
#7 – Star Spinner Dog Games Puzzle Toy
For this puzzle toy, your dog will have to figure out how to spin all three levels to get the cookies out. To make it easier, you can put treats on all levels and open it up a bit for your dog. The Hardest level would have cookies only on the bottom level and would start with the star completely closed.
#8 – Busy Buddy Magic Mushroom Treat Dispenser Dog Toy
This durable mushroom spins, tips, and rolls when pushed by the dog with a paw or nose trying to get goodies out. The unique shape makes it harder to get treats out of than a typical puzzle ball.
#9 – Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Dog Toy
This mind game can be played with you (tugging) or by themselves. Your dog will have to tug, flip, spin, and roll it to make the treats come out. The bigger the treats the harder the challenge.
#10 – Buster Interactive Dog Feeder
This maze requires your dog to problem solve – he can see and even taste the treats, but he can’t get them out without nosing them around the track and off one of the ends. The amount and size of treats change the level of difficulty.
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