Outward HoundEnrichment toys and food puzzles aren’t just for cats and dogs! Zoos, animal welfare organizations, and animal sanctuaries around the world use puzzle feeders and treat dispensers in their animal enrichment programs.
Zoo animals from primates like orangutans and mammals like armadillos receive enrichment items that act on their natural behaviors to provide well-being and mental stimulation throughout their day. Even pets like reptiles and bunnies love them!
According to the Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, zoo enrichment “keeps an animal’s day interesting and is just as essential to animal welfare as nutrition and veterinary care.”
As you can see, enrichment is an essential part of animal care. Zookeepers regularly give big cats, polar bears, otters, and all kinds of captive animals new enrichment activities.
All types of animals — regardless of if they live in an aquarium, barn, house, or zoo — need daily enrichment for their overall health and wellbeing.
To learn more about the different types of enrichment from environmental enrichment to tactile enrichment, read:
Red Panda & the Dog Tornado at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo
Dog Tornado Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Blue
The Dog Tornado level 2 interactive dog puzzle from Nina Ottosson is the ideal toy for bored dogs and will keep them occupied for hours! This intermediate level toy features three tiers with twelve compartments for dog snacks or kibble. This mentally stimulating and entertaining dog game encourages your pup to spin the interactive puzzle tiers to reveal the rewards – three bone shaped covers can be used…
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ChewyKiwi the Kinkajou Plays with the Dog Worker
Dog Worker Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Green
The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Worker puzzle dog toy is a challenging level 3 puzzle game that will keep your dog busy for hours as they use their instincts to hunt for hidden treats. This advanced interactive dog puzzle game has 3 steps that your dog will need to learn in order to get to the tasty rewards: swivel the flippers, scoot the blocks, and spin the center wheel. Hidden compartments are…
Marmosets with the Dog Brick!
Dog Brick Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Blue
The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Brick level 2 puzzle dog game will keep your dog entertained for hours as they use their natural hunting skills to seek out the hidden treats! This toy comes with 3 easy-to-fill compartments to hide your dog’s favorite treats and snacks in. Flip lid compartments open up to reveal the first compartment and can also slides to reveal a hidden second compartment…
Champ the skunk with his Fun Feeder 🦨
Fun Feeder Slo Bowl, Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
Why do dogs feel like eating is a race? We’re not sure, but we solved the problem anyway. With meal-lengthening ridges, deep grooves, and challenging mazes, Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowls keep pups engaged for up to 10x longer at chow time. By creating a fun, healthy eating pace, our slow feeders help reduce obesity and bloat and improve your dog’s digestion for happier, healthier pups…
Marmosets take on the Hide N’ Slide
Dog Hide N’ Slide Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Purple
The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Interactive Dog Hide N’ Slide puzzle game is a fun way to engage your dog’s mind and activate their problem solving-skills. This level 2 intermediate puzzle dog toy comes with two types of hiding spots for snacks or kibble for a total of 14 treat compartments: under the swivelling flippers and in the hollow sliding blocks. You can vary the difficulty level by placing…
A Patagonian mara & Dig the armadillo enjoying treats from the Dog Smart
Dog Smart Interactive Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, Orange
The Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Dog Smart interactive dog puzzle is a fun way to get your dog excited about problem solving games! This level 1 dog puzzle toy features nine treat hiding compartments that can be filled with your pup’s favorite treats and covered with nine dog bones that release the tasty scent of treats through the top hole. Place on the ground and watch your dog use his noggin as he…
The red fox 🦊 at Illinois’ Cosley Zoo uses a slow feeder
Fun Feeder Slo Bowl, Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
Why do dogs feel like eating is a race? We’re not sure, but we solved the problem anyway. With meal-lengthening ridges, deep grooves, and challenging mazes, Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowls keep pups engaged for up to 10x longer at chow time. By creating a fun, healthy eating pace, our slow feeders help reduce obesity and bloat and improve your dog’s digestion for happier, healthier pups…
Bunnies need enrichment, too! 🐇
Not to mention hawks!
Slinky the lizard loves the Buggin’ Out Cat Puzzle
Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play Cat Game, Green
Your smarty cats will love the challenge of the Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play by Nina Ottosson. Cats bat at the pegs and swivel the leaves to uncover the 16 hidden treat compartments. Adjust the difficulty of the puzzle to make it easier for beginners or more challenging for super smarty cats. Feed your cat from the puzzle to engage their hunting and foraging instincts; the puzzle holds up to 1/4th cup of food…
You can find Nina Ottosson food puzzles and more on our website, Amazon, or your local pet shop.
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