TRIXIE Flip Board Dog Activity Interactive Toy, Level 2 Food Puzzle Game, Brain Teasing Treat Dispenser, IQ and Mental Development Toy for Smart Dogs, Enrichment Toy for Boredom Busting

My dog, a skittish miniature Dachshund, hasn’t done well with food puzzles. The rolling ball that drops kibble frightened her. Kongs? Nope. But one day, a piece of her treat fell under the couch. Even though I retrieved it for her, she tried to ‘find’ it for days. So I thought it would be good to find a food puzzle that would help bring out a sense of play in her and to challenge her. I like this puzzle. It comes with instuctions on how to introduce the puzzles to your dog. For instance, for the sliding pieces, leave the slots open a bit so she can see the treat. After she starts getting it, close the covers. The first time we played with this, my dog was (unsurprisingly) afraid of it. But she saw me dropping treats into the holes, and she HAD to come close. For Day 1, I ust left everything open. Same with Day 2. Day 3, I started closing the sliding covers, leaving them slightly ajar. And so on. We’ve had this less than a week, and she’s now pawing at the toy—something she has NEVER done. And because of that action, she was able to access the hardest puzzle—the bone lever cover! I’m very pleased that she’s no longer afraid of the toy, that she’s motivated to find the treats, and she’s figuring out the mechanics. It’s exactly what I was hoping for! She may master this too quickly, but it will still be a fun ‘hunt’ for her. As she ages, I’m trying to keep her mind sharp by introducing new challenges. I’m glad I picked this one!

My new puppy is borderline genius, or so I thought when I got this toy and BAM!!!! She mastered this thing in a matter of minutes! So I got back online to find the next level for my super smart six month old puppy. I started reading the other reviews to see if anyone else with a genius dog has any suggestions. I didn't want to waste any time, as I was thinking she may end up in the movies someday! Then my "genius puppy mom" bubble was burst when I read that most of the other dogs, even pugs (you have to read the pug mom review, so funny), had no problem figuring this out. I went ahead and ordered the next level anyway, because who knows, our friends and neighbors may not read Amazon reviews and I can still make them believe I have a little genius puppy. Plus, she has a lot of fun with this and we have just as much fun watching her. I think it makes her feel really smart and that is good for her self esteem. MORE ABOUT THE TOY: The toy is really durable with a hard weighted plastic and rubber bottom to keep it from sliding around. The sliders all slide easily and the little doors lift easily and don't get stuck. The two top pieces that lift off can easily be knocked over by the dog and my little Chorkie doesn't mark them up when chewing on them as the plastic is very hard. IMPORTANT NOTE: There are two pieces on this that can possibly be a choking hazard for a larger dog. These pieces are too big for my six pound Chorkie to choke on, but I would never let my larger 90 lb dog near this if he were still alive. THE TRUTH: She really is smart though. She rings the doorbell to go outside to potty and does her business on a faux grass pad on the patio. She can also roll over, spin around, high five, sit, shake hands and lay down,.....all with voice or hand signals! Now if I could just teach her not to bark at every little thing! But remember, she is a genius and very alert and aware of everything going on around her, lol. My son is really smart too, ....lol,.....typical mommy!!!

Responsible pet guardians make sure their dogs have food, water, affection, and exercise. This product exercises doggy BRAINS! That's right, by encouraging your dog to work puzzles like the Trixie Flip Board, you can help your furry pal improve his/her problem-solving abilities. It also helps relieve boredom and provides a bonding activity. I bought this game for my Rottweiler puppy & she loved it from the minute we took it out of the box. I hid the treats in the little slots for her to find and only had to show her how it worked once, then she had it. From that point on, it was a daily ritual for us. (Okay, we often played several times a day.) Now that she's all grown up & enormous, she still loves this game. If you have medium-sized dog(s), it should certainly endure plenty of wear from your family. Small children should be supervised when playing this game with the family dog, as some dogs get over-excited about treats. If you do happen to have a food-aggressive dog, your family can still enjoy this product. Have an adult or older child put the treats in (out of the dog's view) before setting it down, and the younger kiddos can encourage the dog from the safety of the couch. Be sure to put the game AWAY when not in use, or you'll find, as I did, that your dog has gotten it out by herself, and spread the pieces everywhere while waiting for you to set it up. This flip board is very sturdy and has held up well for us. I recommend it, and hope you have as much fun as we have. When your dog has mastered this game, please get the next level. Who knows? You might have a canine genius in your family!

As a veterinarian, I am always interested in simple ways to improve health and decrease pet stress. Feeding toys such as this are based on studies done on farm animals and in zoos which show that mental stimulation leads to decreased stress. It's a simple concept-- think of the depression that often results when a human is chronically unemployed. I like toys like this for a few reasons. First, a lot of our pets simply bolt all of their food. This kind of toy can help slow them down and put them on a more "mindful" track of eating. Second, pet boredom is pretty big problem considering the indoor lifestyle that most of our pets currently live. I see stress related behavioral problems in both dogs and cats on a regular basis. A multi modal approach to giving our furry kids a good life is important in helping to prevent stress and behavioral problems. Although I feed my cat a primarily wet food based diet, I actually bought this toy and a cat specific Trixie toy which allows me to add bits of wet food to the wells for my senior cat. He can do both and he gets very excited when they come out. I do not, however, actually add treats to this toy or the cat specific toy as suggested. I add either small amounts of very low-calorie dry food, flakes of dried bonito fish, cat grass leaves, or, in the summer, fresh cat nip leaves to the various compartments. It doesn't really matter what I put in here, he loves the challenge regardless. In fact, I would recommend things like little frozen dollops of canned food and a different brand of kibble vs. several high calorie treats. Even if your pet is lazy most of them will enjoy engaging in this, particularly if you put it out at meal time Instead of the giant bowl of empty mindless calories known as the food bowl. The round stand up shapes take my cat a while to bat out of place as they were designed for a dog's mouth, but it doesn't deter him from trying, and succeeding, with this game. He Did manage to hide the red stand up cone under the sofa for a few weeks but I finally found it the other day and our game is up and fully functional once again! Five stars from this vet!!!!

My pup absolutely loved using this puzzle but it's already broken! I bought it March 3 and less than 3 weeks later (March 20 to be exact ) it's already broken. I tired to glue it back but the screw or whatever the hinge is that keeps it in is broken. I thought it'd be durable but I guess not. I wish there was a way for me to reach customer service to ask them to send another and have me send back this one because my dog genuinely enjoyed this one.

I'm sure this would be great for dogs, but I got it for my pet rats. It's just the right size for the rats to use. And rats enjoy learning and taking on new challenges, so this was a fun toy to get for them. The toy consists of three challenges: knocking over plastic knobs (easy), learning how to slide the plastic pieces back and forth (medium difficulty), and using a lever to open a small door (most difficult). My two boys had a really fun time figuring this out. The first time I used it, I put some small pieces of walnut in it. They quickly learned to knock over the plastic things in the middle, and they eventually figured out the part with the sliding pieces, but it took them a long time to figure out how to use the levers. I initially put the toy in their cage and left it for a couple hours, checking to see their progress. It did take them about two hours to finally get every piece of food out. Now, though, I put their normal food in the toy sometimes when I feed them, and they can find all the food within minutes. Even though they've figured it out, I think they still enjoy the physical and mental challenge of all the moving pieces. I've noticed them bruxing each time I put the toy in front of them! As far as cleaning, it's very easy. They pee on it sometimes, but I just soak it in some hot soapy water, and brush out all the little pieces, rinse, and it's as good as new. Also, my rats are over three years old-- they're little senior citizens. They have no problem using the toy, even though they are old and somewhat weak. It'd be fun to see younger rats/babies try to figure out the toy!

Love this interactive toy! I purchased this for our 4 month old husky, looking for something to keep her entertained, and I was not let down! In the beginning, it took her a few good minutes to figure it out, and about a week later, she gets it done in about 2 minutes. If you've never had a husky, let me tell you, these dogs are very inquisitive! But due to her being involved with this, our older pit is now getting in on the fun! This is huge because our pit isn't amused by much! Overall, it's durable enough to withstand puppy chewing, and being carried around. It's also super easy to wipe clean as it's some sort of durable, perhaps reinforced layers of plastic. Even though the puppy figured it out, it still seems to excite her, and considering it keeps both dogs entertained and active mentally, I would absolutely recommend this to any dog owner!

Our 4 month old lab doesn't have a typical yard to play in and as such, we have to be extra sure to give him all the exercise he needs, not just physically but mentally! With that in mind I knew I had to get him some toys to play with and while we got all the normal ones, I wanted to try this treat puzzle! Amazon is weird, they shipped it without an outer box, as in just slapped a shipping label on this product box. It worked out but goodness I am glad it wasn't a birthday gift for one of the kids! The puppy who is a yellow lab (A Dudley) was so interested in the box, as if he knew it was for him. The kids were all excited to. We filled it with treats and put it in his crate! You see he doesn't love his crate, he doesn't like to be more then 2 feet from his boy! This works out ok as his boy is homeschooled so is home often and takes his dog where ever he can with him. However some classes are out of the house and not all friends can have a puppy in the house when my son goes to play there. This makes the puppy upset. I thought perhaps puzzle toys would help keep him busy. The puppy had this solved in 3 minutes flat. I thought maybe one of the kids helped him as we kept the crate door open as part of the plan to make him comfy in there. So we tried again in the middle of the room, sure enough, he got it all done. He used his paws and his nose and had no issues with it. He loves it! This toy is fantastic! Puppy does though chew on the switches so this isn't a toy that can be left out with the puppy. Your dog might not do this! It is also not really weighted and can flop around if your dog is big and rough. Might be best for a smaller dog but we like it for our big one! Just not going to use it as I first imagined it. We still use it every other day or so! Look forward to getting harder ones!

Great fun, bichon took a while to figure it out first go. Flying it now. But cant get the two middle bits up. She knows how but just now able.

もうすぐ3ヶ月になる子犬です。 3日前に商品が届いた時は、全部見つけるまでに6分弱かかっていましたが、今日は2分以内になりました。学んでいると思います。見ている側も楽しい商品でおすすめです。

einfach fantastisch für Hunde! Mein Hund ist richtig motiviert, die verschiedenen Fächer zu öffnen und die Leckerlis zu finden. Es fördert spielerisch die Intelligenz und hält ihn mental aktiv. 🧠 Training & Spaß zugleich Das Spiel eignet sich perfekt, um Problemlösungsfähigkeiten zu trainieren und die Aufmerksamkeit zu fördern. Mein Hund ist konzentriert, aber gleichzeitig total begeistert beim Spielen – eine tolle Beschäftigung für drinnen oder draußen. 🔧 Robust & hochwertig Das Material ist stabil und langlebig, die Klappen und Schieber lassen sich leicht bedienen, ohne dass sie kaputtgehen. Die Verarbeitung ist sehr gut und auch nach mehrmaligem Spielen bleibt alles in Ordnung. 👍 Fazit Ein durchdachtes, sehr gutes Hundespielzeug, das Spaß macht und gleichzeitig die Intelligenz fördert. Absolute Empfehlung für alle Hundebesitzer, die ihren Vierbeiner sinnvoll beschäftigen möchten!

This is a fantastic intelligence toy and well worth the purchase. It’s sturdy, well made, and easy to clean, which is a big plus. My dog took to it quickly and really enjoys figuring out how to move the sliders to get the treats out. It’s great for mental stimulation, especially on days when walks are shorter, and it definitely helps keep boredom at bay. I like that it’s challenging without being frustrating, and you can adjust how you use it depending on your dog’s experience level. Overall, this is a brilliant activity toy for keeping dogs entertained and mentally engaged. I’d highly recommend it for dogs who enjoy puzzles or need extra enrichment.

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