[nagdu] Interactive dog toys

Sun Jul 26 13:09:35 UTC 2015

I have the Squirrel dude, basically it is build like a kong, with tactile designs that make it look like a squirrel.  The big opening have little prongs covering it, so they have to work hard to get out the treats, depending on the size you use.  
I had it for the last puppy I raised.  
My two older dogs are not food motivated enough to work it for the food.  
Soleil likes it though. 

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> On Jul 26, 2015, at 7:00 AM, "Julie J. via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> I have the Monster Mouth by JW Pet.  Mostly the dogs play with it like a regular toy, but it is meant to hold treats/food.   It's shaped like a clam. It's made of a very durable rubbery stuff.  There are no moveable parts.  It can be left with a dog without supervision.  I've had it for years and neither of my serious chewers destroyed it.  It does need at least a medium sized kibble to work well.  If you put tiny kibble, like pea size, it will come out quickly.   You can stuff bigger pieces in there or fill it with water and freeze it
> 
> I have another puzzle toy.  I can't remember the name of it.  It's a cheap version of one of the Nina Otossin sp? toys.  It requires a lot of set up, detailed cleaning and absolutely requires close supervision.  It has lots of parts and the plastic would not hold up to chewing.    The dogs love it though.   The main piece has holes where you put the treats.  There is a wheel that spins over the holes so only half of them are exposed at any time.  There are little cups that slide into the holes to cover those treats.  The dog has to remove the cups, one by one, and then spin the wheel in order to get all the treats.  The first time it takes a few minutes for the dog to figure all of this out.  Monty has done it so many times I think he's down to about 45 seconds.
> 
> At one time I did have a cloth cube puzzle toy with cloth balls inside.  I ordered the large and it was still pretty small pieces.  It didn't hold up to well, even with supervision.
> 
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> -----Original Message----- From: Raven Tolliver via nagdu
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> Subject: [nagdu] Interactive dog toys
> 
> Someone asked about interactive toys on the different thread, but I
> thought it should be a thread of its own so that others could
> contribute their toys of choice. The great thing about interactive
> toys is that these toys engage your dog in active play while you busy
> yourself with whatever needs to get done, or you don't have to put in
> much physical effort. Sometimes, an antler or hoof can achieve this,
> but some dogs need a bit more activity depending on how much attention
> and activity we can personally give them at certain times.
> 
> Below is a link to a slew of different interactive dog toys. Some toys
> have movable parts that your dog has to move aside to find the treats.
> Others simply require your dog to roll the toy around to dispense the
> treats.
> http://www.chewy.com/s?dept=dog&query=puzzles&nav-submit-button=Submit+Query
> Here's an article that provides links to, pricing, and descriptions of
> various interactive dog toys, including the electronic ones that move
> around and activate your dog's prey-drive.
> http://www.brighthub.com/electronics/gizmos-gadgets/articles/78240.aspx
> Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Puzzle Dog Toy
> http://www.chewy.com/dog/outward-hound-hide-squirrel-puzzle/dp/113784
> This is a nice toy because it doesn't involve treats at all and is
> purely play and prey-drive-focused.
> 
> You can also find these toys on Amazon, but I personally detest that site.
> Some of these can likely be found at PetSmart as well.
> 
> Rather than using actual dog treats, here are other ideas for those
> who don't use treats, or who don't want to exacerbate a weight issue.
> 1. Meals. Using puzzle toys slows down dogs who gulp their meals, and
> also provides mental and physical stimulation during mealtime. You can
> also subtract a certain amount from meals and put that portion in the
> toy at a different time of day.
> 2. Frozen fruits and/or veggies. For those who give fruits and veg to
> their dogs, these are low-cal treats that add flavor to things without
> effecting weight. Some good ideas are frozen blueberries, raspberries,
> green beans, pineapple chunks, carrot chunks (fresh or frozen), etc.
> 3. Freeze-dried dog treats. Stewart Pro-Treat is my favorite brand of
> freeze-dried treats. Treats free of starches and carbs are healthier
> and more nutritious for your dog.
> Hth.
> 
> If anyone has found an interactive toy that's worked for their dog,
> please share.
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