DESCRIPTION
This Outward Hound Dog Tornado Puzzle is a level 2 spinning dog treat dispenser game from Nina Ottosson. It is the ideal toy for bored dogs, and will keep your canine occupied for hours! The challenging toy features 3 tiers with 12 compartments for dog snacks or kibble. This mentally stimulating and entertaining dog game encourages your pup to spin the interactive puzzle’s layers to reveal the rewards; 3 bone shaped covers can be used to make the things even tougher.
An ideal large dog puzzle, the Dog Tornado is made of strong, safe and durable BPA, PVC & Phthalate Free material and can be hand washed between each use in soapy water. A great dog puzzle toy for smart dogs, this is an ideal boredom buster as every dog toy box needs a treat dispensing dog toy to keep dogs busy for hours.
Features:
Includes: 1 Dog Tornado Puzzle
Intended For: Dogs
Activity: Play
Color: Blue, Yellow
Size: 11 in x 7.5 in
Product Weight: 24.32 oz
Materials: 100 % PP
Caution: ALWAYS supervise your dog when using a game or puzzle of any kind. Inspect regularly for damage and remove and replace if broken, or parts become separated, as serious injury may result. Intended for dogs only. Keep out of reach of children. Once emptied of treats or kibble, the puzzle should be stored until the next supervised use. Do not let your dog chew on the game or pieces.
Kelynn (verified owner) –
Fun spin toy. It could be heavier or have suction cups to stabilize it while showing your dog how to use it. My Boxer could not get the bone out with his paw no matter how hard she tried because the toy kept moving around. I would suggest a string with something on end so she can pull it out or somehow attach suction cups to the bottom.
Sherry333 (verified owner) –
Our Min. Poodle puppy loves any puzzle toys. She solved this too quickly even with the “bones” covering the treats. I sometimes put all her entire puppy chow meal in it and it keeps her occupied and satisfied while we eat our meal.
stouchet9 (verified owner) –
In general, this game was lazily developed and poorly built. Its a multi-layer turn table game but its too much to even be fun for my lab or me… The layers stick together when you try to spin one level, they ALL turn together and do not expose the treats as stated. The bones to hide treats under are too bulky for the game. Its overall just a failure.
A_Taste_Of_Latte (verified owner) –
She enjoys figuring out how to get her treats in this. I need a higher level bc it did not take long to figure it out however. It did take time to get all the tests out which is good
LauraK11 (verified owner) –
I bought this for my dog for Christmas, she loves it but we don’t use the white bones that make it more challenging. Despite her best efforts she can’t seem to figure those out and eventually just gives up on them. Otherwise she has a great time with it!
ChristinB (verified owner) –
Bought this for my puppy. He has fun with it. Really easy without the bones, but the puppy hasn’t figured out how to pick them up yet.
lp96 (verified owner) –
I got this for my border collie mix. She literally just knocks it over to get the treats out, then chews on the plastic when they’re all gone. It takes under a minute for her to flip the thing over and get all the treats.
ScoobsPawrents (verified owner) –
This is our dog’s new favorite way to eat! He wants nothing to do with the other food toys or regular bowl and keeps bugging us to fill this instead haha
Atlas23 (verified owner) –
He did great at first, then quickly relised if he tipped it upside down all the treats would come out.
Jennifer GG (verified owner) –
My 5 month old puppy was fine with this in less than 10 minutes. And is now bored with it. Did not distract her long
Shelikesit (verified owner) –
I bought this as a Christmas present for my dog, but I just couldn’t wait. She loves it! You can make it easier or more difficult with the bone covering. I feel like she even is a bit more obedient, definitely helps to work your dogs brain everyday!
SilentLaughter (verified owner) –
My dog loves this toy. He really had to figure out how to remove the bones to gain access to the treats and to make the game swivel aound.
Meebs (verified owner) –
I actually wish I had bought a harder puzzle for my puppy, but he loves sniffing out the treats in this toy! Lasts about 5 minutes with mine per round though 🙂
3dogtnmom375 (verified owner) –
Fun product for our dogs. They enjoy looking for the treats.
ccrobohn (verified owner) –
I got this about a month ago to try to have some things for my dog to do while I am gone at class or work. After a few times of showing him how it worked he picked it up pretty quickly and really enjoys it! He is very food motivated so that helps. I am adding the white blocker bone pieces one by one as he struggles a bit with those, but he is learning how to get them off. I put a little peanut butter on the top of the blocker pieces to encourage him to mess with them. Good investment for me!
joyce70 (verified owner) –
Challenges my dogs and keeps them occupied for several minutes.
Crone54 (verified owner) –
Our Pittie figured it out pretty quick but he does like it.
Spikeman22220 (verified owner) –
This is a great way to exercise your dogs mind. It’s cool to see them find treats by bumping it with there nose and paws.
Lexiscotty (verified owner) –
My dogs just love this bone puzzle to eat their food slower
SandraP (verified owner) –
Our new dog was gobbling her food (and then belching), so I’ve started using this toy to give her meals (it holds 1 cup+ of small kibble). She tried to attack it the first couple of times, but she seems to have learned to move the parts with her nose to get to unopened sections. It’s a win!
Jessandmaxduo (verified owner) –
I read a lot of books pertaining to dogs. Many books state how much dogs require mental and physical exercise. This puzzle game is excellent! It kept my golden busy. It only lasts for five minutes until you put more treats in again, but he loves it! You can make the game harder or easier which is nice.
ohBella (verified owner) –
My 4 month old Labrador mix pup loves this puzzle toy. I fill it with various treats and it keeps her occupied for a bit while I am in Zoom meetings or she does crate time. It is fairly simple for her, the hardest part is trying to get the little covers off with her puppy mouth! She loves spinning the different levels around to make sure she got every crumb out then she will look at me with her sweet puppy eyes that say “mommy, more please!” Occasionally I will put her whole dinner in it since it can hold about a cup of puppy kibble. Eventually I will get her a harder puzzle!
Lexies human mom (verified owner) –
My dog has never been great about eating her dry food – until now! This puzzle is the perfect way to entice her to eat dinner. I hide the dry food in the compartments and she hunts and spins her way through until it is empty! Lexie is 8years old and loves this! Sometimes we hide treats as well!
NanaLady (verified owner) –
I was hoping to find something to help fight boredom…this treat toy does the trick. The dog loves it!
myfolly (verified owner) –
My 8 week old puppy figured this out WITH all 3 bones placed in less than 3 minutes. Waste of money!
Tt1431 (verified owner) –
My child had to have it for his puppy. It helps so much with helping the puppy stay alert and active on finding the treat. Worth the money.
Cpucker (verified owner) –
This took my dog 5 minutes to figure out on the first try, but I did help him. He does love it. I would recommend a non-slip mat because it did slide all over the floor.
Cinda H (verified owner) –
I bought this for my puppy and she figured it out completely in 15 minutes.
Mowinmomma (verified owner) –
Gives my dog something to do besides eat!
I have a 16-year-old Pomeranian who mostly eats and sleeps. He is very food driven. He figured out how to work it, and although he is not able to lift out the white parts due to his loss of teeth, he is good with his nose and paws at getting this moved around to where he can get the treats out.
Winnie the poo poo (verified owner) –
This has been perfect for our puppy that tends to get bored easily. This keeps her busy and really enjoys the challenge.
Luce (verified owner) –
My dog had fun figuring out the puzzle!
Still enjoys doing it daily!!
Sabra (verified owner) –
My puppy loves this puzzle. He figured it out the very first time! I like that I can make it more or less difficult for him. My only “complaint” is that since it’s plastice it’s hard for it to stay in place and still spin. My puppy is rather large (70#) and just smelling for the treats he moves it across the room. I’ve put it in the corner, but then it doesn’t spin. I’m still working on a way to hold it still for him to be able to use it more.
Minn (verified owner) –
We bought this for our 8-month old coonhound. We mostly use it as a slow feeder to help slow her down at mealtimes, and sometimes put treats under the white bones. It doesn’t tip over or move around too much, and the plastic is very durable and easy to clean.
eodmom16 (verified owner) –
My puppy LOVES this! He is engaged & using his brain while eating. He loves it!
BRB1976 (verified owner) –
My dog enjoyed this and can vary how challenging it is. It is still not overly challenging on a difficulty level.
Judy007 (verified owner) –
Presented my game dog a bit more challenge than the original game, well constructed & always anticipated!
Gypsy23 (verified owner) –
Like the spinning feature. The bones need a different shape so the dog can remove them from the basic tray
Kattyc (verified owner) –
Dog liked it. She picked on it quick. Next time something more interactive
Nilsendj (verified owner) –
My pup went crazy for this right away and continues to have fun with it. Big hit with the pooch!
DestinyDream (verified owner) –
My dog loves this toy. The only issue I’ve had is it is flipable and my boy figured that out within the first three minutes, BUT it is still engaging enough to reduce the amount of destruction his boredom brings.
Ginger77 (verified owner) –
My Dog really like it so much fun for her she was able to get the food out right away
Nurseangel524 (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to add some interest to my dog’s boredom. She is food obsessed so I thought I would try this out. Didn’t take her long to figure it out once she smelled those treats. Turned out to be a great boredom breaker.
Jessandmaxduo (verified owner) –
I bought this puzzle game for my dog Max, he absolutely loves it! It was one of many presents for Christmas! He was very happy!
Willowsmom (verified owner) –
My dog had all the treats removed within one minute!
loveofpets (verified owner) –
Puppy loved looking for treats glad I bought it would buy again
Rogan (verified owner) –
I bought one for my pup 6 months ago & he was so excited when I filled it & gave it to him. He can do it in 2 mins now but he enjoys it. So I just bought this one for my nephews pup for Easter
Cool water (verified owner) –
I bought this game about a week ago and my puppy chance has already mastered the game. I went and bought the second level game yesterday and set it up for him today and he mastered that one so I had to find more challenging games for him he’s such a smart little baby
Roxbell (verified owner) –
I filled up the treat bins and he loved pulling the bones out and finding the treats.
Genly (verified owner) –
My dog would not touch it even with treats inside.
Ugh1 (verified owner) –
My 8 pound Maltese figured this all out in less than two minutes and had eaten all the treats. I’m thinking about returning it. Also, the picture makes you think there are lots of “bone” covers, but there are only three. You can’t really put more in the puzzle anyway. I was hoping for something more challenging.
Puppy mom2 (verified owner) –
While the concept is good, it took my 10 week old puppy a few minutes at most to figure it out. The food/treats spilled everywhere. We tried the frozen idea listed in the directions and that was an even bigger mess. I wanted to love it, but feel like I wasted my money
Dog lover (verified owner) –
Great puzzle but he did it in seconds!! I bought him a level 3 now
Aussiepoomom (verified owner) –
Our dog has another treat puzzle that he quickly mastered, and although he still enjoys it, he knocks it off in about a minute. He’s figured out the tornado but it still takes him several minutes to work his way through all the compartments. I also like the pads on the bottom that help keep in from sliding around – I wouldn’t call it slip-proof, but they help.
kpetiti21 (verified owner) –
I bought this about a week ago, just to try. Holly really likes it. Hide the snacks and she has to slide doors open to get them. There are 3 levels for this to really make it challenging.. This is a great purchase
not happy34 (verified owner) –
Does not have enough space between levels so they turn easily!
Would not purchase again!
Playtime every day (verified owner) –
I bought this few weeks ago for Cinnamon’s 1st bday. She loves it. Long after she finds her treats n it she still likes to play with the puzzle. Thank u so much for inventing it.
Wend12345 (verified owner) –
This toy was bought for my 3 month German Shepard puppy . He figured it out and cleaned it out in less than 2 minutes flipped it over and chewed rubber stoppers on bottom right out !! Also bones only fit in top layer and it’s a snug fit there’s no way he could lift it unless he had thumbs ! This is a choking hazard !!!!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I bought this for my pup when she had her spay surgery to help keep her calm and still keep her engaged throughout the day. We put treats, kibble and hid toys in the compartments for her. She loved it.
william9 (verified owner) –
my pup will learn this game when we go to puppy class. the teacher will show us how to learn this toy.
paula marie (verified owner) –
This Puzzle game is great! every morning i set it up for my pittie! he waits for me to leave so he can spin it around and eat all the goodies!
Hdonlon (verified owner) –
My dog loves this. He prefers to get his food from this rather than a simple bowl.
Tonyia (verified owner) –
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s a great little game for your pup, only one thing I can say could use added to and that is a sucting cup on the bottom.
Doggieo (verified owner) –
My dog enjoys it; however he ends up picking it up with his teeth and throwing it or flipping it upside down. The bones are a nice addition to add some challenge. It gets him thinking and ends boredom.
JRPR (verified owner) –
My husky loves it! I do recommended for other pets.
MikeandSoto (verified owner) –
This has basically become his new dog bowl. Awesome for feeding meals or treats. Keeps him positively busy and works his brain! With the cups you can make it more or less difficult. Just as excited as the first time. Highly recommend!!!!!
Clidehelper (verified owner) –
I was so excited to buy this toy, something to keep my puppy occupied while I’m at work, however she broke it and chewed it up the second time we used it…..
Dragonlady247 (verified owner) –
Just bought this for my Goldendoodle! He loves hunting for the treats
JMJSMK9196 (verified owner) –
My Hound mix figured this toy out quickly, however, doesn’t seem to grasp the idea of removing the bone shaped covers to access the treats beneath. Overall I believe she needs something a bit more challenging.
Tiffjl (verified owner) –
At first this puzzle was relatively challenging for my dog, but it didn’t take long for him to master it. He is very smart and loves puzzles, so I would love to get him some of the higher level Outward Hound puzzles, too bad petsupplycanada doesn’t seem to stock them.
jadexnikole (verified owner) –
I bought it for my dog for Christmas and she’s loves it. It’s a great puzzle for dogs!
Mana11 (verified owner) –
It was a good toy until she turned it over and started chewing it to pieces. It was a mess. The plastic was so flimsy and breakable.
Colleen L (verified owner) –
Too easy for my dog! He still had a great time finding all the treats!
skipkaczynski (verified owner) –
We bought this and the first time it took about 3 minutes for the puppy to stop barking at it and figure out what it was and solve the puzzle. Now after doing it twice. 90 seconds and done.
Pips Person (verified owner) –
Definitely not an intermediate level toy, Pip had it completely figured out in under 30 seconds
Nic363 (verified owner) –
Her new favorite way to eat any meal, we will definitely get other puzzles