Nina Ottosson Puzzle Toys - Choosing the Right Puzzle for your Pet!

Nina Ottosson puzzle toys have been keeping pets of the world busy since 1990!

Nina Ottosson´s philosophy is that the dog has four legs and one head, and all five need activity in different ways – both physical and mental.

Nina Ottosson games and toys will:

• Exercise your dog’s mind and body.
• Prevent boredom.
• Help prevent and reduce behavioural problems.
• Help prevent and reduce weight problems.
• The games will help strengthen your bond with your dog.

Nina Ottosson’s range of durable interactive games have been designed to stimulate a dog’s brain whilst reinforcing his relationship with people.

Each design has a unique mechanism that requires mental as well as physical dexterity to work through the challenges and reveal hidden food rewards.

They can be set to differing levels of complexity, to satisfy all ages and breeds of dog. So whether you have a Forrest Gump or an Albert Einstein, there is a Nina Ottosson game design to suit every dog!

WHICH PUZZLE GAME SHOULD I BUY?

All dogs and cats regardless of size, breed and age can play with our games. We have 4 different difficulty levels, so there is a suitable level and game for everyone.

The motivation to solve them comes from what you put in the games. Some dogs and cats are very food-motivated and can eat their normal daily food in the games, while some are more picky and like something extra tasty to work for.

Nina Ottosson’s philosophy is that dogs and cats have four legs and one head, and all five need exercise in different ways daily, both physically and mentally. Some require more than others, but everyone needs it.

Puzzle games are mentally challenging, it's fun problem-solving rewarded with treats. Puzzle solving exercises your pet’s mind and body, which prevents and reduces boredom and behavioural problems.

Which difficulty level should I choose for my dog?

Think about crossword puzzles for us humans, we need to start easier to understand the concept, and step by step advance to more difficult versions. If we start too difficult, we will be frustrated and finally give up.

A dog who doesn´t understand how a puzzle works, can by instinct start chewing their way into the treats, instead of working for them. This is a completely normal reaction for a dog that hasn't been taught the playing rules or how the puzzle works.

Levels of Difficulty 

• Level 1 (Easy) - Suits beginners, puppies, dogs who have never played before, or if you are unsure if your dog will like puzzle solving for treats. Perfect as slow feeders for dogs.
• Level 2 (Intermediate) - Suits all kind of dogs, in all sizes and ages.
• Level 3 (Advanced) - When your dog has mastered level 2 puzzles, you can move up to a more advanced challenging puzzle.
• Level 4 (Expert) - When your dog has mastered level 3 puzzles, you can move up to the expert level. Congratulations and good luck!

Please Note: All of our advice and suggestions are very generalised to help you get started, and they are suitable for most dogs/cats in these categories. However, all dogs/cats are different, so some of our advice or suggestions may not be suitable for your pet. Remember no one knows their fur-children best except YOU their parent.