Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Lickin’ Layers Interactive Dog Puzzle Game and Slow Feeder
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LEVEL 2 – LICKIN’ LAYERS PUZZLE TOY: Designed by Nina Ottosson in Sweden, This interactive puzzle and slow feeder keeps curious dogs engaged by sliding layers to uncover hidden treats, Designed to fight boredom, reduce anxiety, and develop your dog’s natural instincts and problem-solving skills.
TURN BOREDOM INTO BRAIN-BUILDING FUN: This interactive puzzle toy doubles as a slow feeder, providing mental stimulation while slowing down eating to help prevent indigestion caused by fast eating. “
BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR DOG: Feel proud knowing your dog is thriving with Nina Ottosson’s trusted puzzle toys, Designed to boost mental development, provide rewarding challenges, and create meaningful moments of joy and connection for you and your pet.
PEACE OF MIND FOR DOG OWNERS: Perfect for dogs with separation anxiety or boundless energy, this treat puzzle provides engaging mental stimulation to help them relax, recover, or stay happily entertained.
“BUILT TO LAST – DURABLE & VERSATILE: Made from high-quality, non-toxic materials, this interactive dog toy withstands even the most energetic pets, Its durability and adjustable challenges make it a valuable choice for long-lasting enrichment and fun. ”
Customers say
Customers appreciate the pet toy’s durability, entertainment value, and ease of cleaning. They find it well-built and durable, keeping their pets mentally engaged for longer than other toys. The puzzle is challenging, and they enjoy the challenge. However, there are differing opinions on how easy it is to use and whether it offers good value for money.
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Laura Atkinson –
Good quality item that my puppy loves
My dog loves this! She worked it out very quickly but still really likes it and it gets her excited at lunch time
Dizzy The Aussie –
Great enrichment toy
Awesome. Dizzy here can solve any puzzle within seconds so got this hoping it will help with her patience too (if itâs not too easy she wouldnât bother lol). She loves the puzzle, super easy to operate, clean and adapt.
Miss Trish Oppa –
Great way to enrich your pup’s mealtime or playtime.
Well made, with easy to move flaps and sliders. Interesting, interactive and good to promote sniffing, finding and problem solving. My mini doodle managed to solve it very quickly the 1st time, hence 4 stars; but still eagerly enjoys playing with it.
“katrina1304” –
Great design and just what we were hoping for!
I was looking for an interactive toy that would be a challenge for a bright miniature schnauzer, and this is perfect for him.
Unlike other options there arenât any separate pieces, and the swinging flaps and push columns are well designed and have just the right level of sturdiness to them.
There are multiple options of how to use this product:
1. Put food under the flaps in the indented hole, with the column pushed away to the far end of the section.
2. Put food under the flaps in the indented hole, with the column pushed next to the flap so that it fits into the cut-out space on the flap.
3. Turn the flap so that it is not covering the indented circle. Put the food inside the column and push it to the far end of the section away from the flap.
4. Turn the flap so that it is covering the indented hole. Put the food inside the column and push it to the far end of the section away from the flap.
We worked through each of the above steps, taking a week to go up to step 4. Now we employ a variety of these steps during each round as it keeps it interesting.
Weâve found it really important to have some easy wins for our dog each round so that he doesnât get frustrated by having to do multiple things to get a piece of food. It took a few days to get him to use just his nose rather than his paws or teeth to move the flaps and columns, but this has paid off and means that it hasnât got claw or teeth marks all over it and makes for a calmer session too.
To start with we found it useful to put the pieces of food in in front of him so that he knew where they were, and he needed to be shown how it works as heâs never used anything like this. Itâs been great to watch as he uses his nose more, and heâs got very good at pushing the columns from one end to another. The design of the middle three sections really challenges our dog as the middle flap wonât move if both columns are either side of it, weâre working on this next.
This product is good value for money as we use it every evening and do 2+ rounds of it, which really mentally tires out our dog, and he really loves doing it. We use small sections of Pawsley Good Boy strips or small kibble as food for this product, which works very well. Even after using it every day for a month heâs yet to master this product with intended perfection every time. Iâm hoping to progress onto level 3 in the next 6-12 months. Also, Iâm so pleased to have this product to combine with a shorter walk on horrible weather days.
Judi D –
Great Entertainment For Your Dog
Even though our Labrador quickly worked out how to use this – in fact he was so determined to take it apart to get at the kibble we put in it that I thought it would last two seconds – it has proved to be a success.
You can take it apart to fill the layers – kibble soaked in water and smooshed onto the trays or peanut butter both work well and keep him occupied for quite a while.
Shopaholic –
Too easy! Or not good for bigger dogs
I have purchased the level 2 hide nâ slide which I would give 4*, It is a sturdy, well made toy but my Weimaraner cross completed it in under 5 minutes the first use!
The Level 3 twister is just no good for him. The covers lift and come away, so instead of him having to solve the puzzle by pulling out the handles and sliding them around he just slams them with his paws and they come away. Really disappointing as on the first use it seemed like it would be a great way of getting him to use his brain
KC –
Good Mental Stimulation
My boy gets bored in the wet, Welsh winters, so I was looking for a new toy to challenge him as he’s worked out all of his other ones and, while he still enjoys them, they are too easy for him.
This was certainly a challenge! I put a small healthy treat under each slider, and then sat with him, using his paws to push them along.
Then, I refilled it and left him to work it out himself. He looked it at for a few minutes, head tilting from side to side as he does when thinking hard. He started trying to push the squares, but was too gentle, so he sat back, looked at me and whined. I told him he could do it and try again, so he did. Eventually, he got all of the treats out, though more by luck, I suspect, that first time.
Now, I put a few treats in, randomly. I say random, but I seem to be following a pattern the same as a knight’s move in chess. I don’t know why.
Anyway, he’s able to find his way to all of the treats now. It still takes him a while. He sniffs the board to find where they are, then sits back and looks at it, and then starts pushing the squares much more deliberately than at first, when he’d just bash them around hoping to get somewhere.
I don’t think he’ll ever be able to do it faster than he can now, and he won’t be able to do it without thought and planning, so it will continue to be a challenge for him – and that is a very good thing indeed.
SelinaE12 –
Brilliant game for dogs
My kelpie X collie loves this game! It’s well made and sturdy as well. Works really well and keeps him entertained.
Donna F. –
This is an easy to manage enrichment item. Dog will easily figure it out without coaching. I have a 17 lb dog so put some kibble, a few small treats, a few tiny dollops of his wet food, sometimes a few smears of peanut butter in random places on the 3 trays. He loves it! He spins the trays licking and looking for the items. He keeps revisiting each level checking to be sure he didn’t miss anything. Keeps him busy for about 15-20 minutes and he goes back to look again if I leave it on the floor. I usually pick it up so he isn’t disappointed when its empty. It’s a little noisy as he rotates the trays and if he paws at it but worthwhile to entertain and treat him occasionally. I’ve even sometimes feed him his whole kibble breakfast in the tray just as a change in routine for him.
Seems pretty durable. Though he paws at it, I don’t see any scratches or marks. It’s heavy enough so my little guy can’t pick it up or chew on it. I’m not sure if a bigger dog could though. I rinse it every few times so it isn’t dirty, etc. So far, I’m impressed with it.
Lynne D. –
This 3-tiered challenge slows down the aggressive eater and makes the pup work for it! It is sturdy, and very easy to clean. Although my boy is now older, he still enjoys this as a change from time-to-time. This is a good long-term investment!
Scarlet –
My corgi eats fast. She also has a lot of energy. I just gave her the puzzle with her dinner, and sheâs learning to paw and use her nose to boop the covers open. The plastic scratching is quite loud, but it held up to the usage! The holes were great for just under 1/2 cup of dry food.
Cliente de Amazon –
Excelente para perros que comen rápido o necesitan entretenerse. Buena calidad y fácil limpieza
Elsie –
This puzzle toy is a great way to entertain your dog. After initially being afraid of the noise and movement, my 11 year old Chihuahua now loves it and checks it throughout the day for more food. I spent some time during the first few days to introduce her to the mechanics of the puzzle and slowly increased the difficulty over several weeks. Here are the different levels I used:
1. Kibble in the hole with the knob covering
2. Kibble in the hole with the fin covering
3. Kibble in the hole, covered by the fin, and the knob pushed against it
4. Kibble in the knob so she has to slide it to the hole and back
5. Kibble in the knob and the fin covering the hole
She has it mastered now (about 3 weeks total) but I believe she still enjoys the activity of hunting for her food. She’s learned to use her nose and paws together (she really only used her nose before) and has gained confidence not only with the toy but with new situations she encounters (getting around obstacles, for instance).
The toy itself is well made and easy to clean. The pieces seem sturdy but my dog is not a chewer so I can’t speak to that. I have already bought two more products from the same line and am equally as pleased.