Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson Dog Tornado Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Level 2 Intermediate, Blue

This Tornado toy is marketed to dogs. However, our Bengal cat is untouched by marketing and is clearly delighted by this. It is more complex than the Buggin Out "ladybird" toy, which he also enjoys, but he is finding the ladybird rather too simple now. Simple to clean, the Tornado has no awkward gaps that food particles can disappear into.. I am using it with torn up dried fish cubes, about 2 cubes per session. The Tornado retains our cat's interest as he determinedly works through the layers, carefully turning them this way and that until the treats are revealed. (He is very food motivated). At first, I offset the layers slightly so that the treats were just visible, to encourage him to investigate it. Now after a few days, I can put the toy down fully closed and he starts working on it. The optional white "bones" inhibit the layer above from turning and add extra complexity. At first he found them too confusing so I didn't deploy them. Once he understood the layers turning fully without the bones, I placed a treat under a bone on the bottom layer, where it allowed the top layer to turn but inhibited the middle layer. After some experimentation he managed to remove the bone and retrieve the treat from underneath it. I think the small hole in the bone enables him to smell out the treat and motivates him to retrieve it. The toy is providing him with more entertainment than a grown cat will normally admit to.

Firstly, for those considering to buy the tornado, this feels like a premium product, it's sturdy, it's bigger than expected, it doesn't have that weird Chinese factory smell, it comes pre-assembled, so easy to start using and as you can see we're huge fans of their products! So build quality: No scratches yet, I'd say great durability! My dog is small, but destructive, he hasn't chewed on or broken one of these toys (yet anyway). But as far as this model goes, I think it would be good, even for big destructive dogs (always supervise though, and you know your dog best). The white bones might be enticing for a chewer. The bones are replaceable, but your dog is not. So bear that in mind. (Also regarding the bones, if you have the Brick puzzle, you automatically have 4 extra bones to use in this puzzle too. They're exactly the same, tried and tested 👍) My dog asked for his food to be put in this specific puzzle (uses buttons), which I thought was an accidental button press, but he loved it! He's the pickiest dog with so many food allergies, but he loved eating his food from this puzzle it seems! Cleaning: I'll use soap and water to wash the food out of this one, but usually for dry treats I just use an antibacterial wipe, seems to work brilliantly, no residue or stickiness. A note on boredom: Our dogs are smart, when they get the hang of a puzzle, they'll speed through it. So if you want to use it to keep them busy, maybe buy a few and alternate or use them together. TL;DR: worth every penny!

We have an intelligent German shepherd cross, who is always in need of new toys and games to keep him occupied. We've started introducing him to these problem-solving type games and are so far very happy with this. My only (minor) feedback is that the toy doesn't have much to keep it stable when an excited dog is learning to figure it out. Even at the beginning stages we're at (using the base layer and one rotating, or only the base layer with the treat covers) we're having to find awkward ways to hold it a bit steady so he doesn't knock it completely over with every nose nudge or paw scratch. Placing it on a small table helped a little, but it does slide around a lot still. Regardless, our dog finds it lots of fun, which is the main thing.

I bought this to occupy the puppy and to slow down her eating and put her kibble in it. Unfortunately, it only takes her a minute or so to empty so doesn't occupy her long but then she chews it and uses it as a chew toy so I get an extra minute or two. Also arrived with brown smear marks on it so had to wash with disinfectant and leave for several days before first using because puppy had not had second vaccinations yet. Strongly recommend that pet toys that are returned are disinfected before sending out again.

I have a 6 mth old Cockapoo who finds just getting food in a bowl a bit boring. She'd rather search/investigate or work for it. The Tornado is exciting, especially if I put some treats in with her usual kibble, or rub her kibble through with my bacon smelling fingers and then hide it under the "bone". She is not a strategic planner yet, and so takes a little out of each pocket as she opens them and seems endlessly excited to find yet more goodies to eat. I sit on the kitchen floor with a cup of tea and she circles the game excitedly. She thinks I'm just great for sitting with her too! She prefers it to a snuffle mat: a tiny bit of frustration is stimulating it seems, and she eats more this way. Perhaps not great if you are training your dog for Mensa, but my pooch has solved all the variations I have invented for her other puzzles (adding weights, metal chains, clattering cans, pulling/pushing techniques etc), and the layered twist and turn is a novel problem to solve.

Very easy to clean, simple to construct. Have a terrier, 7 kg. Good for size, small to medium size. dog with supoort at the begining, now knows exactly what to do alone. A good toy for alone time. Lots of suggestions to use for food and treats online and friends. Only thing is the white bones off set with the spinning, so they have to sit seperate, i thought they sit inside the bone when being played with. They soff set witg the bone layers open.

Dogs loved it they love these puzzle toys Keept them occupied for a while good value for money

This is good as it makes the diff think and slows down eating, but after a few days the dog has worked it out and it's then less of a puzzle and more of a brake on him eating too fast. Still use it a lot though so if recommend it

Kul grej! Men som med alla Nina Ottosson-pussel är kanterna vassa. Har man en hund som jobbar snabbt och kan bli lite ivrig kan de skära sig på underkanten av varje våning.

Je recommande cet achat. Très sympa pour notre chiot qui a très vite compris le "jeu". Il y a plusieurs niveaux (en rajoutant les caches blancs en formes d'os).. C'est vraiment bien pour occuper notre chien pendant notre absence. Idéal aussi pour les chiens qui mangent trop vite. Le plastique est solide. Livraison en 1 jour.

I had purchased this for my teacup Yorkie 3lbs. She loves it and unlike the other smaller ones she could play with it and take about 5 min to figure it out. The other ones she would do in less then a minute. I wanted something that was a little harder to keep her busy but also to make her work for it. The other she just moves a piece and done. This one I can change the order of the covers so each time she has to do something different. It is well made has lots of spaces to put your treats and it doesn't more around unlike the others. Worth the extra money you pay for this one.

My Pomeranian figured it out very quickly & she loves it.

Keeps our daschund entertained for about 15-20 minutes before his regular meal. Super way to activate their noses and keep them active for a shortwhile