This Nina Ottosson Dog Twister Interactive puzzle dog toy NEW plastic version-just released With the Dog Twister your dog is to look for treats by moving one block after another in a circle in different directions; the blocks can also be locked in position by a bone-shaped peg on the up-side of the game. There are depressions under the blocks where treats can be hidden. This puzzle toy is priced a little less than the wooden version and you can put it in the dishwasher to clean.
The Company of Animals Dog Twister Treat Search Game
The first time you place treats in all the hollows. Let the dog be present and watch. Place the blocks so that some treats can be seen between some blocks. Tell the dog to �go ahead� and allow the dog to try and find the treats by itself. If the dog does not understand, point with your finger to a treat in a hollow. Praise the dog immediately when it does things right. When the dog has understood what to do you can hide a different number of treats each round, and it depends on the dog how many rounds you manage to do in a certain time. If the dog tries to bite the game or the pieces, then put your hand over it and stop the game. When the dog has calmed down you can tell it to go ahead and let the dog try again. If the dog repeatedly wants to bite, then teach it to work only with its paws. If the dog rather wants to throw itself on the game and beat excessively with its paw, then teach it to work with its nose by putting the game on a stool/chair which is adapted to the size of the dog. This is also useful if the dog has an injured paw or if it has just had an operation.
Tips:Mix some meaty dog food with water, pour some of the mixture in the hollows, put the game in the freezer and let it set. This is perfect for hot days or when the dog needs some extra activity. Note: only under strict supervision.
Do not let your dog/cat chew or bite the toy. Only play the game together with the dog/cat, do not leave the dog/cat without supervision. The dog/cat must not play or chew the chips/parts. Put the game away when you have finished playing. Only meant for animals. It is not a toy for children. Suitable for dogs and cats of all ages and sizes.
Nina Ottosson is a Swedish Dog Puzzle designer makes these puzzles to mentally stimulate your dog and bring a closer bond and understanding between the dog and their person.
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