Different dogs, different styles, and different needs.
Set name: Dog Hide-N-Slide (Purple)
I’m actually gonna review all of the big puzzles! So we have a total of 6 dogs these have been through! First I’ll start with the littles- 1.) we have a very very smart mini rat-terrier and she absolutely loves these, it’s a great challenge for her as she’s too small to move some pieces, she comes up
with creative ways to find and eat the kibbles we hide inside. It keeps her engaged for at least 30 minutes instead of her usual 5 minutes for eating (when she gets bored she just sits next to her bowl or puzzle- she’s not super food motivated). This gives her something to do when she can’t be bothered to use her food bowl. 2.) Our second little is not quite as smart, he can do some of the puzzles but not the tougher ones, although he will keep trying for a while. Usually opening more hatches helps him- or if he gives up we give it back to him for his later meal which works. 3.) We once had a bigger/regular size Rat-Terrier and he loved hiding his food so we thought he’d love these puzzles. Unfortunately his strategy was to not use them at all- as I think he felt he was above the experience. He wouldn’t even eat the kibbles shown to him! So keep in mind some pups don’t even feel like trying it- despite food motivation being high. 5). Onto the big dogs! We had a bigger dog who was a boxer mix. Her short muzzle made the puzzles waaay harder for her. I will say she stayed attentive to the puzzles. Main downside was the slobber left over. We also had to make some adjustments so she could get her face into the spots with food. 6.) The last big dog! So our dog who is a pitty mix is incredibly smart and strong. He uses this to his advantage. He will use his teeth and pick up the puzzle, tip it over, and enjoy the rewards. Then if he thinks there are more snacks he will rip pieces off (he’s supervised while using) he doesn’t really mean to rip pieces off, I think he just wants the food. So beware of strong pups that will just destroy the puzzles. Overall: the puzzles are great! If you have the right pup and the right puzzle type it will last and be used many times! Each puzzle varies, some being harder some being easier with different mechanisms. Tough dogs can chew through this very quickly but this is why you supervise while your dog has a toy like this. I would recommend this brand. They are a bit tough to clean though!! I’ve put a picture of my dog who breaks these, so it’s easier to see why he can do that.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2026 by Aimee Belden
My dog‘s favorite puzzle toy!
Set name: Tower of Treats (Orange, Blue)
My dog loves this puzzle toy. I use it about once per week. I rotate my puzzle toys to keep them interesting. This one is by far his favorite. It’s fascinating to see him. Figure it out because it’s challenging. But my dog loves to figure out how to get to the treat and won’t quit until he does. It k
eeps him occupied and happy. I’ve read comments that the product wasn’t durable. I have not had that experience at all. When I first introduce him to a new toy, I make sure he knows it’s not for chewing and he eventually figures out what it is used for. He’s also kind of heavy-handed with his toys, but this one is in perfectly good shape and I’ve had it for sometime now.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2026 by bexcubana
Great puzzle, but needs some updating...
Set name: Tower of Treats (Orange, Blue)
My almost 5 month mini Bernedoodle puppy really enjoys this puzzle. It is a fairly good size and lots of room for food in the various compartments. One thing about the design, though, is the drawers are not held very well by the holder when it covers the compartment above the door. My pup literally p
ushes it hard enough until the bottom drawer opens, even with all the other locks in place above the drawer. Thus, he opens all the drawers first. The drawer cover top edge needs to be extended to one side so that it stays in place no matter how hard the dog pushes on it and thus, he will indeed need to open up the other locks in order to open up the drawer. He also has chewed one of the drawers, which now has chew marks. I'm thinking you need a harder plastic so a dog cannot chew the puzzle like that which can eventually ruin it. Overall, it has been a good puzzle for keeping him engaged for a short time. However, I would place this more as a Level 3, not Level 4.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2026 by mntngal100
Keeps my puppy busy
Set name: Dog Hide-N-Slide (Tan)
I love all OH puzzles. They are such great quality and have lasted for years. This one is my cavalier puppy's favorite and keeps him entertained for at least an hour.
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2026 by Kat
Good but design hurts it a little.
Set name: Tower of Treats (Orange, Blue)
It could have been great but a design issue makes it worse in my opinion. My puppy (4 months) took about 30 minutes the first time, now under 5?in less than a month or so. Overall it’s a good lock system but the very first level allows my puppy to step on it to reveal or he can bite and flip them ups
ide down and sort of cheat the system. Because of this he can quickly knock out that level and get to the rest. If they would have not allowed that it would have been perfect in my opinion. My dog is very smart but wish this took at least 10-15 min each time. I also question its durability down the road. May update
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2026 by WesCyde .
Highly recommend for any dog, they love it!
Set name: Dog Worker (Green)
Fantastic treat puzzle, good value for the money and easy to setup for my pup. It’s challenging for my pup, even though he finishes quite quickly, my dog loves it! With the exception of the color I love the design.
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2026 by Colorado Momma
Years later, she still gets excited every time I bring this puzzle out
Set name: Dog Hide-N-Slide (Purple)
We have had this dog puzzle for years, and there has never been a time I have brought it out that my dog was not interested in it. I do not use it every day, which may be part of why it has stayed interesting for her, but whenever I get it out she immediately engages with it and works through the dif
ferent sections looking for whatever I have hidden inside. What I like: • Has kept my dog interested even after years of use • Good mix of easier and more challenging sections • Gives her enough variety that she has to work things out without becoming frustrated • Encourages her to use both her nose and paws • Large enough for her to move around and work at from different angles • Very durable and has held up well over several years • Not overly noisy while she is using it • Easy to adjust how much food or treats I put inside • Works well with small training treats or tiny pieces of larger treats • I sometimes use small pieces of soft kibble-style dog food instead of treats • Dog-safe vegetables can work too — small pieces of carrot are a favorite in our house • She will often continue checking the puzzle afterward to make sure she did not miss anything Things to be aware of: • Dogs will naturally get faster at solving the sections as they learn how they work • I use small pieces rather than filling every compartment with large treats so she is not getting too much extra food • I think rotating this in rather than leaving it out constantly has helped keep it interesting for my dog Overall: This has been one of the dog enrichment toys that was actually worth keeping around. I have owned it for years, it has held up very well, and my dog still engages with it every time I bring it out. I especially like that there is a mix of easier and harder challenges, so she gets to problem-solve without becoming frustrated. For the amount of use we have gotten from it over the years, it has been an excellent value and I would absolutely buy it again.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026 by Nicole K
Well Constructed & Conceived Puzzle Fun
Set name: Tower of Treats (Orange, Blue)
It’s a challenging puzzle & my dog loves it. The spinner is easy for him to spin which isn’t the case with other Outward Hound puzzles which can be too hard to spin. The drawers are challenging for him to pull out but he has figured it out. He persists. A dog that doesn’t might turn away and loose in
terest.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2026 by Pamela Kieffer