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Keep Puppies Busy with a Treat Puzzle

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Busy puppies means happy puppies and less getting into trouble! It’s so important to stimulate their little minds and nothing is more motivating than treats. With a Dog Puzzle you can keep them entertained and challenged for a long time. Product received for review.

dog puzzle for puppies

The Grump is now a little over 5 months old. He is the most food-motivated animal that I have ever met! We jokingly call him a “Roomba” because he just walks around slurping things off the floor. (Actually, it’s quite horrifying, too.) Needless to say that this Dog Puzzle is ideal for him.

The concept of the Dog Puzzle is simple. It’s kind of like a hide & seek game for pets. Just hide a treat in one or more of the chambers and watch your pet try to figure it out. This provides necessary mental stimulation and prevents boredom in your pet. It’s like a fun doggy treasure hunt!

dog puzzle for puppies

Another way to use the dog puzzle is to slow down eating during meals. A lot of puppies and dogs can be prone to bloat, which can be extremely dangerous and even fatal. If you break up their meal into the sections of the dog puzzle, it will definitely cause them to slow down while eating. The Grump has actually barfed a few times because of eating too quickly. 🙁

Getting Used to the Dog Puzzle for Puppies

The first use was a little rough. As you will see in the video, The Grump had a hard time figuring out how to get his treats. His little brain was definitely working! You can see that at one point he gets the top off, but then Hilo snatches the treat. Whoops. I think he was a little confused, but he eventually got the hang of it!

I recommend trying this if you have a food obsessed pet. You can see in the video that Hilo loses interest quickly. Unless the treat is obviously there, he’s not really into putting in the work to get it. Grump is determined, but needed assistance the first couple times. You don’t want them to think the puzzle is a chew toy, so you have to guide them along. Overall it’s a really cool way to keep your pet busy, entertained, and stimulated!

Purchase a Dog Puzzle

Dog Puzzles can be purchased on the Paw Posse website for $23.95.


About Jennifer

Jennifer is the founder of A Magical Mess. She is married to a wonderful man, and together they live with their three rescue dogs. Jen is an entrepreneur at heart. Hobbies and interests include working, reading, playing word games, and learning new things.

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  1. Ju P. says

    August 12, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I like the Travel Dog Bed

  2. Catie says

    August 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I really like the Auto Zip Line for dogs!

  3. Jennifer Rote says

    August 12, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    LOL at the Water Shoes For Dogs. My dog would not wear them.

  4. Ash Johnson says

    August 12, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    I like the Dog Agility Tunnels

  5. Julie Lynn Bickham says

    August 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    I like the Dog First Aid Kit, I never knew they has these.

  6. CATHY TRUMAN says

    August 12, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I like the Super Squeaky Dog Toy
    Squirrel.

  7. Shelley P says

    August 12, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    I really could use the Thunder Jacket for one of my dogs. My Chi/Terrier mix is terrified of loud noises.

  8. jodi lasher says

    August 12, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    I like the dog agility tunnels.. Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to see my pup play this game haha

  9. Sonia @PawPosse.com says

    August 13, 2012 at 1:30 pm

    Jennifer – thanks for the great review! Loved seeing Grumpy figure it out 🙂

    Lisa, Jodi, and Gloria – thanks for the positive comments. Good luck in the giveaway!

  10. Denise Grier says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Would love to have the agility tunnel

  11. Michelle Gregory says

    August 14, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I love that they carry Kong brand toys. They are the only toys my dog can’t destroy in a matter of minutes.

  12. Jonathan A. says

    August 14, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I’m sure my dogs would love the agility tunnels!

  13. Helen L. says

    August 14, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    I was surprised to see water shoes for dogs!

  14. Angela Hartness says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    I love the Collapisble Tub for big dogs.

  15. Judy Gregory says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Dog Agility Tunnels. i try to keep “obstacles” in my dog’s play yard to keep their minds occupied. better than them tunneling out

  16. Shannon Baas says

    August 15, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    agility tunnel.

  17. Ashley Sifers says

    August 15, 2012 at 8:12 pm

    Automatic Dog Feeder With Timer.. I think it would be handy!

  18. Jessica Eaton Ledford says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I think our pups would love the Dog Agility Tunnels!

  19. Jessica Eaton Ledford says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:13 am

    There wasn’t a place to put my youtube user name…it’s “euphmansgurl” 🙂 Thank you!

  20. Matt says

    August 16, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    thunder jacket

  21. Kelly Ann T. says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:26 pm

    My dog, Artie would love the Dog Agility Tunnels. He loves to go to the park and follow the kids thru the tunnels.

  22. Les S. says

    August 17, 2012 at 12:54 am

    They sell another treat game called the Interactive Tornado Game that would be neat to get my dog, too. She is quite the little “tornado” herself. LOL!

  23. Sherry Compton says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    I like the dog crate fleece beds. I know my baby loves my fleece blankets.

  24. samblypooh says

    August 18, 2012 at 8:10 am

    I like the rain coat.

  25. Alexandra Sedlack says

    August 18, 2012 at 9:46 am

    I would love to watch my dog play with this lol!

  26. Debbie Welchert says

    August 19, 2012 at 2:07 am

    I like their Kurgo Wander Bed.

  27. Chandler says

    August 19, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Kurgo Wander Collars

  28. Donna says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I love the large dog collars and large dog leashes. Something made specifically for my large dogs and to keep them safe. Thank you.

  29. Heather! says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    My dog Jack is a Frisbee Fanatic! Seriously…he lives for it…even sleeps with his favorite frisbee! Paw Posse has a disc called The Best Dog Frisbee that I’d LOVE to give to Jack! It floats, too, so we could play in the water with it!

    Thanks!
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  30. Donna says

    August 19, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I love the fact that you offer items specially made for large dogs to keep them safe and make their lives easier. Thank you.

  31. Marlene says

    August 19, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I like the Interactive Tornado Game. I think my 11 month old would like this when we are gone.

  32. Julie KarmaBjerga BodhiDrum says

    August 20, 2012 at 1:31 am

    I like the Thundershirt, I’ve been wanting to try one for a while now because my dog is really afraid of thunderstorms, which are frequent in Florida (we moved here last year from Illinois) and fireworks, and we also live near a police shooting range. Sigh… I hate to medicate him, even if it’s all natural herbal supplements, and think this sounds like a great idea, if it works!

  33. Sarah S says

    August 20, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I could use the Thunder Jacket for one of my dogs. It would really help keep her calm on the 4th of July when fireworks are going off everywhere.

  34. Brutus Duffy says

    August 20, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    love their agility tunnels for dogs!

  35. Marianna says

    August 22, 2012 at 10:37 am

    I like the thunder jacket for dogs

  36. Cheryl Reinhardt says

    August 22, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I love the open tunnel!

  37. Kathy S says

    August 22, 2012 at 9:02 pm

    I like the Dog Ball Launcher Toy

  38. Tamar says

    August 23, 2012 at 8:27 am

    I like the thunder jacket, cute

  39. Paige Kelley says

    August 23, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Exactly this. I want a toy so badly for my 5 dogs. This would keep them entertained SO well.. especially my 2 youngest. Just not something I could afford at the moment.. but I know they get so bored!

  40. Carol ONeil says

    August 23, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I like the Thunder jacket wish it came in Red or Black!

  41. Samantha Stamp says

    August 24, 2012 at 5:41 am

    Tennis Ball Launcher For Dogs

  42. David Basile says

    August 24, 2012 at 10:52 am

    ndestructible Dog Ball

  43. Rachael Henzman says

    August 24, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I like the Dog Agility Tunnels!

  44. loni says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:53 am

    I like the Water Shoes For Dogs

  45. Amber Rist says

    August 25, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    I’d love to get the dog agility tunnel for my mom’s goldendoodle. she’s great at them!

  46. Kim A says

    August 25, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    The Thunder shirt. I’ve seen it on TV and was surprised it is also on this website.

  47. Dorothy Walters says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    I liked the large dog bed and the doggie boots,

  48. DAWN walsh says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    Dog Agility Tunnels got to get some for my dog

  49. Lisa says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Agility equipment

  50. Sara Southard @ Fol-de-rol & Frippery says

    August 25, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    The thunder jacket! Our Cooper is super freaked out by loud noises and I someday want to get one of those to see if it helps him.

  51. Allison L says

    August 25, 2012 at 5:17 pm

    The thunder jacket.

  52. kendra W says

    August 25, 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Triple Threat Bouncy Bone

  53. Jennifer J says

    August 25, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    I like the Kurgo Wander Bed. Thanks!

  54. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    August 25, 2012 at 8:55 pm

    Triple Threat Bouncy Bone
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

  55. jeanne conner says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I like the Fabric Dog Crate

  56. Lisa Sheldon says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    I would love to have a Thunder Jacket for my little dog. He is terrified of storms.

  57. penelope merriweather says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    watershoes for dogs..!! that would be great at the beach!

  58. gina says

    August 25, 2012 at 9:32 pm

    the thunder jacket;)

  59. Sandra Dycus says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I like the cooling bed!

  60. mike b says

    August 25, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    the thundershirt!!

  61. cmsclove says

    August 26, 2012 at 3:47 am

    I also like the The Thunder Jacket For Dogs by Thundershirt.

  62. Barbara says

    August 26, 2012 at 9:50 am

    The agility tunnel is something my dog could use.

  63. sona ver says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:49 am

    i would love to get the Auto Dog Feeder & Water Combo

  64. Brenda Elsner says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    I like the water shoes.

  65. kathy pease says

    August 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    lol i love the Water Shoes For Dogs

  66. Melanie Montgomery says

    August 26, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I like the Thunder Jacket for dogs.

  67. susan smoaks says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    the water shoes for dogs are adorable

  68. Jennifer Peaslee says

    August 26, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    my dogs would LOVE the super squeaky dog toy!!!

  69. Karen Lynch says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Would love to get our girl pup a puzzle, her brother usually hogs all these types of things,

  70. Krystal says

    August 26, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Our Schnauzer puppy would love the boy pup a puzzle!

  71. shirley zolenski says

    August 26, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I also like their dog agility tunnels

  72. Richard Hicks says

    August 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    like their open tunnels

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  73. Donna Kay says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:17 pm

    Thunder jacket !

  74. Holly Mitkowski says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:26 pm

    The Thunder Jacket! My dog NEEDS one….

  75. Breanne says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Thunder Jacket For Dog

  76. andrea s says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    the dog with shoes ! cute!

  77. Aimee C. says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    the auto zip line looks like a lifesaver! Would love one of those!

  78. Amanda Herren says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I like the thunder jacket and the water shoes

  79. Lynne M says

    August 26, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    My puppy would love to play with this

  80. Gianna says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:15 pm

    Dog Agility Tunnel.

  81. Michelle says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    The tunnel!

  82. Michelle F. says

    August 26, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    I like the dog dispenser toy

  83. Lily Kwan says

    August 27, 2012 at 12:53 am

    The Airline Approved Dog Crate looks very nice!

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