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Mental Stimulation
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items Providing mental stimulation is as tiring as exercise and a great thing for cold or rainy days.
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Puzzle Toys Rated on a 1-10 Difficulty Scale
Good Books To Guide You
Puzzle Toys Rated on a 1-10 Difficulty Scale
Highly Food Motivated and Persistent Dogs Will Work Harder At Puzzles. Less Food Motivated, Less Persistent Dogs May Not Hang In To Figure Out A #10 Difficulty Puzzle. Start With An Easier Puzzle And Move Up Once Your Dog Is Digging It And Excels. Sn...
Great starting point to warm dogs up to puzzles. Wonderful for feeding meals and time consuming for puppies.
Snuffle Mat for Dogs, Large Breed, 28.3x28.3inch
#1 Difficult For Small/Medium Breeds
#1 Snuffle Mat for Dogs - Treats Feeding Mat
This is the King Daddy of Snuffle Mats. You can't go too big, but you can go too small. This can be your one and only. ♥️
King Daddy Dog Snuffle Mat, Washable, 35.8" L×22.8" W
Add a few treats to some of the holes before placing the carrots. Start with them loosely lodged.
Interactive Dog Toys Squeak Carrot Snuffle Mat
Great starter puzzle for dogs that are learning to use their face and paws to get what they want.
#2 Difficulty -Mini Solitaire Game for Dog
It's an easy puzzle and mealtime all in one. Wet foods need to be licked clean and will give you a nice break. Spread wet on the bottom (or freeze a thin layer of your onw concoction) and then put your dry on top.
#2 Difficulty Puzzle Feeder 10" Dog Bowl, Green
Once your dog learns to move one, they can work through the whole puzzle. Fill with different treats and get nose working to choose the next best thing.
Outward Hound Puppy Smart Treat Puzzle Toy
Dogs rotate the clear cover to gain access to the food or delectable treats you load.
#3-4 Difficulty Dog Puzzle Toy, Slow Feeder
The drawers can be a little bit harder to get out than you'd think, making this a #4.
#3-4 Difficult Gamble Box
Which way to spin each level to uncover what's beneath? Three levels bumps this up to a # 4 on the difficulty scale.
#4 Difficult - Touchdown Time! Dog Puzzle Toy
This is a great toy that you can increse the difficulty as your dog gets the hang. And it gives you the freedom to dispense a meal fast if you don't have much time or slow when you need more time.
Roly Poly Dog Treat Dispenser, Adjustable Toy
Pegs to remove and doors to open make this a number 4.
Puppy Hide N' Slide Green Treat Puzzle Toy
It's a simpler version for dogs that need a jackpot to keep working and aren't persistent to push through for a tiny morsel like hog dogs do.
#4 Interactive Dog Toys for Treat Training
Fun bumped up poker box. Dogs like to gamble too!
#4-5 Poker Box Strategy Game, Dog Puzzle Toy
Nice mid-level treat game for dogs that like to work for it.
#5 Difficulty Dog Puzzle Toys Food Dispenser
While it's a leveled up lick mat, some compartments can have some dry tasty snacks pressed in.
Outward Hound Lickin' Layers Dog Puzzle Feeder
This is a fun toy with three different ways to earn treats.
#6 Difficulty Dog Puzzle IQ Training Toy
Some dogs use their nose to spin and some figure out to play wheel of fortunw with their paw.
#6 Difficulty Interactive Dog & Cat Puzzle Toy
This is a fun twist without drawers or pegs. It's different.
#6 Difficulty Poker Box 2 Dog Treat Puzzle
This toy is not for aggressive chewers or indestructible as the amazon description states. It's wonderful for moderate chewers and lasts at my house. The holes are small for treats, but perfect for dots of dog toothpaste or polish.
#6 Tough Durable Dog Chew Toys for Medium Chewers
Some added twists to this poker box make it a very fun and challenging #7.
#7 Difficulty Poker Box 2 - Advanced Dog Puzzle
Another puzzle with a slightly different spin (pun intended)
#7 Difficulty Dog Puzzle Toys for Medium/Large
The different elements on this puzzle are sure to entertain your dog.
#7 Puzzle Toys for Dog Boredom, Slow Feeder
Whoa, this is going to keep your dog mentally challeneged and busy. Tire them out!
#8 Difficulty Dog Puzzle Toy, Advanced Level 3
This is the bomb for dogs that get puzzles and have the drive to work for a treat!
#8-9 MultiPuzzle Interactive Dog Treat Toy
Another challenger for those dogs that love their puzzles.
#8-9 Challenge Slider Interactive Treat Puzzle
Teach your dog to answer questions or tell you wnat they want.
#8-9n Dog Buttons for Communication, 6 Buttons
Good Books To Guide You
Here's a few books sure to be favorites as you challenge your dog mentally.
Easy to find things around the house to have an impromptu brain session.
Brain Teasers for Dogs: Homemade Puzzle Games
Playing games and interactive activities strengthen your bond and tire out your dog.
Mental Exercise for Dogs: Training Guide
Play learning and curbing impulses is what it's all about.
Dog Training: Impulse Control & Frustration Tolerance
Challenging your dog mentally is fun and they will live you for it. Create a thinking dog and all your trbecomes better.
MENTAL EXERCISE FOR DOGS: 101 Best Dog Games