Your dog is smarter than you think. But sometimes, smart dogs get bored – and they show their boredom in ways humans find frustrating, like digging up the vegetable garden or barking at literally everything.

The answer? Keep your smart dog entertained, with the DogSmart Bone Puzzle Feeder from Outward Hound. It’s the brainchild of Swedish dog trainer, Nina Ottosson.

Hide a few of your dog’s favourite treats under each of the bone-shaped puzzle pieces, and challenge your dog to lift up the bones with their paw or nose to get to the treats underneath. It’s rewarding and stimulating – and once your dog’s got the hang of it, you can make the DogSmart even more challenging.

• Designed by Swedish dog trainer, Nina Ottosson
• Suitable for dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds
• Place treats, dry food or even wet food in each of the DogSmart’s compartments, then cover it with one of the bone-shaped puzzle pieces
• The puzzle pieces can be arranged in different ways to keep your dog interested
• To get to their treats, your dog will need to use their nose, mouth or paw to lift up the puzzle pieces
• Puzzle feeders keep your dog’s mind sharp by developing their problem-solving skills. They also help reduce behaviour associated with boredom, like destructive chewing, digging and barking
• Use the DogSmart with your dog, guiding them and encouraging them until they understand how it works
• Easy to keep clean – just wash the DogSmart in your sink with warm, soapy water after use
• This is a Level 1 challenge, ideal for dogs new to puzzle feeders. Once your dog’s mastered the DogSmart, try a different Outward Hound puzzle. !

Diameter: Approximately 30cm