Puzzle Toys reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 175 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 69 posts to rank the best Puzzle Toys brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/dogs, r/puppy101, r/Dogtraining, r/AustralianCattleDog, r/Chihuahua. Top-rated brands include Kong (4.4/5), Nina Ottosson (4.5/5), Outward Hound (4.5/5).
Stats
Reviews175
Subreddits31
Posts69
Brands68
Products71
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#1
Kong
4.4
(47)
"Kong makes an x-small squeaky duck, it’s the only toy my little guy can squeak by himself."
"Both are very well loved by my girl and super sturdy."
"There is a Kong wobbler toy that dispenses treats when it's pushed around."
"Our Aussie has not gotten bored by the one we have."
"I love the Kong, I don’t know if that doesn’t count as puzzle but it’s the only one that keeps him occupied for 30+ minutes."
"The Kong Wobbler is a big plastic thing that loads up with treats or kibble."
"Another vote for Kong Wobbler."
"Get a kong toy like that one. Put peanut butter in it and freeze it for a day."
"Stuffed Kongs are plenty fun, too, especially if you freeze them."
"Kong genius mike is fantastic."
#2
Nina Ottosson
4.5
(24)
"The puppy version of the Nina Ottosson puzzle toys would probably be a good size!"
"My front amp has a few level 1 and level 2 puzzle toys from this brand."
"My girl loves this. I adore watching her use her brain to unlock her treats."
"Another vote for Nina Ottosson Outward Hound puzzles, and my chihuahua also gets all his meals in his snuffle mat."
"I have used the Nina Ottosson puzzle toys with my chi. He loves them."
"Thanks everyone! I bought 2 Nina Ottoson toys and will see how it goes."
"Nina Ottosson puzzles."
"Hey, so our Murray loves Nina Ottosson toys."
"Nina Ottosson in Sweden changed the game designing treat based brain puzzles for dogs."
"Like https://www.chewy.com/nina-ottosson-by-outward-hound-worker/dp/186160."
#3
Outward Hound
4.5
(8)
"Both are very well loved by my girl and super sturdy."
"Check out Outward hound puzzle toys. Everywhere has them."
"I got my guy this one and he loves it! I love watching him try to figure the different parts out."
"She loved it! It was really easy for her to claw the boxes out of the way."
"I have multiple "outward hound" brand toys."
"Outward Hound, different levels of puzzles."
"Seconding the outward hound puzzles!"
"I like the Challenge Slider. The tiles slide around and don't come out and there ar"
#4
Snuffle Mat
4.7
(7)
"She loves snuffle mats, and even if it’s made for a bigger dog she can still enjoy it."
"Snuffle mats always go down well with my hound. Especially the ones with lots of hidden pockets."
"Have you tried a snuffle mat? You can diy one pretty easily."
"Something called a snuffle mat that you can hide treats in for fun."
"If you’re super lazy like me and like that 2-day shipping on Amazon.. I’ve used this one and it’s pretty high quality."
"Snuffle mats are an absolute win for my two high energy workers."
"Have you seen snuffle mats?"
#5
Puzzle Toy
4.8
(5)
"EXCEPT when the kibble is in some kind of a puzzle!"
"Take a old towel, hide a treat in it, and wrap the towel up or you can even tie it tight."
"I asked the boarding people to feed them in puzzle balls where they have to roll the ball around to get food out."
"Though my favorite would be the snuffle mat."
"Rolling up kibble in a towel and feeding that way works the brain."
#6
Amazon
4.8
(5)
"My rear wheel drive likes the toys where you put food (treats, or we use dry food) in a ball and she has to push it around to get the food to drop out."
"I purchased some puzzle toys off Amazon for my boy, he loves them!"
"I really like the maze feeding bowl, you can find it on amazon! also the snuffle mat is good for hiding treats."
"I've been using this one with my chihuahua, and it works great!"
"There are also other types of food puzzles. We have one kinda like this - dog puzzle feeder."
#7
West Paw
4.8
(4)
"I freeze canned dog food in mine and she loves it."
"West Paws makes an item called Toppl, which if you buy two different sizes of, you can stuff them with treats and twist them together for an added challenge."
"I have been really liking the West Paw Toppl too."
"Weston or something have a rubber cup with vertical fingers that make getting food out difficult."
#8
Starmark
4.5
(4)
"My 4 month old GSP loves her Starmark Bob-A-Lot Treat Dispensing Dog Toy."
"The treat is a super hard cookie that you put inside of a holder."
"We have a starmark 4 chambered dispenser. It's not that intellectually challenging but it takes a while for treats to get from the last chamber to the first, so it keeps him busy and engaged."
"We use this for our guys https://www.amazon.com/Starmark-Treat-Dispensing-Puzzle-Ball/dp/B0165RNM1K"
#9
Bob-a-Lot
5.0
(3)
"The Bob a lot is a favorite."
"I regularly use the Bob-a-Lot, Tricky Treat Ball, and a classic Kong."
"My pup LOVES the Bob A Lot."
#10
Omega Paw
5.0
(3)
"Our dog really loves the omega paw treat ball, as simple as it is."
"This is probably Korbin's favorite."
"This seems to be Nellie's favorite, which is also my favorite because it's the only one that's quiet on our tile floors!"
#11
Trixie
4.7
(3)
"Trixie dog puzzles!"
"I have a couple trixie dog puzzles and my beagle loves them."
"You can check out the Trixie Pet and Outward Hound puzzle feeders."
#12
Himalayan
4.5
(2)
"Himalayan yak chews are great. Our pup loves them."
"I’ve also tried the Himalayan yak chews which are really great as well and are long lasting."
#13
Buster
4.5
(2)
"I also used to have a buster cube which disperses tiny amounts of kibble as the dog kicks and bumps it around."
"I've heard teh buster cube recommended constantly for borders."
#14
DIY
4.5
(2)
"Give the pop bottle puzzle toy a try. YouTube has a lot of how to make them."
"Don't buy puzzle toys. Save up boxes... Your dog will make a mess of shredded cardboard but it's infinitely more mentally stimulating."
#15
PetSafe
4.5
(2)
"Try the Tuffy's Pet Toys or PetSafe Busy Buddy Puzzle Toy."
"Squirrel Dude, which is widely available in pet stores, took longer than most for our dog."
#16
IQ Ball
4.0
(2)
"I also like the IQ ball, which has different difficulty settings."
"Does your puzzle ball adjust to make it easier/harder to get the food out? We have an IQ ball."
#17
BarkBox
5.0
(1)
"Probably the best $16 I’ve spent for toys."
#18
Petgeek
5.0
(1)
"I bought a Petgeek Foodie orb! It moves on its own so my Heelers are obsessed with chasing it, and it drops treats!"
#19
Piggy Poo Crew
5.0
(1)
"Here are the 2 they love the most:"
#20
Foraging Mat
5.0
(1)
"A foraging mat is the only thing that keeps my boy occupied"
#21
Dog Puzzles
5.0
(1)
"It's filled with DIY and store-bought dog puzzles and people have set up, and other enrichment activities."
#22
Kong Toy
5.0
(1)
"The biggest game changer for us was getting icing bags on Amazon and then putting the food in those."
#23
Parrotdise Perch
5.0
(1)
"They have a bunch of custom made little foraging toys and puzzles."
#24
Chewy
5.0
(1)
"She plays with it to this day and loves chewing on it."
#25
Squishy Face Studio
5.0
(1)
"I bought this for my 70 lb GSP. He also doesn't care about fetch, but loves this."
#26
Raw Meaty Bone
5.0
(1)
"I've never met a dog that couldn't resist a raw meaty bone."
#27
Bil-Jac
5.0
(1)
"My 2 small dogs love Bil-Jac treats. I crumple a treat or two up in brown paper for my dogs."
#28
Shuffle Mat
5.0
(1)
"Mine loves his shuffle mat! He also loves when I take cardboard egg cartons and fill them with his favorite foods."
#29
Interactive Dog Feeder
5.0
(1)
"I got her one that doesn't so much rely on solving to get the treat. It's sort of like a tumbler and she needs to spin it to get the food to fall out."
#30
Plastic Bottles
5.0
(1)
"We've purchased all sorts of puzzle type toys and her absolute favorite is actually plastic bottles with kibble in them."
#31
Omega
5.0
(1)
"[Omega treat ball](https://i.imgur.com/5PznD8f.jpg)"
#32
WestPaw
5.0
(1)
"WestPaw Tizzie is his #1"
#33
Tuffy's
5.0
(1)
"Try the Tuffy's Pet Toys or PetSafe Busy Buddy Puzzle Toy."
#34
Sincia
5.0
(1)
"I think your pet would love this interactive plush puzzle toy."
#35
SPOT
5.0
(1)
"SPOT Ethical Pet Interactive Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Toy Puzzle."
#36
Andiker
5.0
(1)
"Andiker Dog Puzzle Feeder."
#37
LESES
5.0
(1)
"LESES Dog Puzzle."
#38
Dog Casino
5.0
(1)
"One is called a 'dog casino' it has multiple steps for them to win their treat."
#39
Babble Ball
5.0
(1)
"There’s a neat ball that makes noises so they can track it."
#40
CleverPet
5.0
(1)
"[CleverPet](https://i.imgur.com/ZhKdMre.jpg)"
#41
Ho-lee
5.0
(1)
"I'm a big fan of the Ho-lee toys, it's just like a big ball with holes."
#42
Bionic
5.0
(1)
"All of the Bionic orange rubber stuff seems to be indestructible."
#43
OurPets
5.0
(1)
"Our Pap loves it. They have to roll the ball around to get the food into the clear top chamber."
#44
Smarter Toys
5.0
(1)
"This one can be made more or less challenging, which can buy you more time ;)"
#45
Potaroma
5.0
(1)
"Here's one my girl loves."
#46
Herding Ball
5.0
(1)
"A herding ball is amazing."
#47
Busy Buddy
5.0
(1)
"His favorite toys are busy buddy waggle."
#48
Frisco
5.0
(1)
"My Louie loves this one."
#49
SodaPup
5.0
(1)
"Give SodaPup treat dispensers a try."
#50
Nerf
5.0
(1)
"My Saluki girl loves this Nerf treat ball I got from petsmart."
#51
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"I bought these for my 13 wk old. I know they're more for cleaning teeth, but it gives my boy a good challenge while he's so young."
#52
Jumble Dream
4.0
(1)
"Something like this! My daughter is 20mo now and has gotten bored with it but she loved it at that age."
#53
Licky Mat
4.0
(1)
"Licky mats. Frozen food (mushed food or low sodium stock with bits of tasty stuff- freeze in ice cube trays or takeaway containers."
#54
Muffin Tin Puzzle
4.0
(1)
"Muffin tin & balls puzzle game - use wipe clean balls."
#55
Giant Paw Puzzle
4.0
(1)
"I had one that was a giant plastic paw. The main part had a cover that could be pushed to reveal a cavity underneath for treats/food."
#56
Best Vida
4.0
(1)
"You can get a slow feed dog bowl. Best Vida has a ceramic dish which would work quite well."
#57
ZippyPaws
4.0
(1)
"Try something like this https://www.amazon.com/ZippyPaws-Woodland-Friends-Interactive-Chipmunks/dp/B008PFB3HG."
#58
Thrift Store Blankets
4.0
(1)
"I like to roll them up and hide kibble in them for my dog to use as an impromptu snuffle mat."
#59
Bobalot
4.0
(1)
"Bobalot or snuffle Matt."
#60
Kyjen
4.0
(1)
"The review of Kyjen toys as unsafe to leave alone with your dog is only relevant if your dog tries to swallow the stuffed animals inside whole (very unlikely)."
#61
Cleverpet
4.0
(1)
"Cleverpet hub may be something you can consider?"
#62
Chuckit!
4.0
(1)
"Our MBT Barclay really enjoys his Glow in the dark balls made by Chuckit!"
#63
Kibble Kolossus
4.0
(1)
"It’s practically a puzzle for giants and should handle those hefty kibbles like a champ!"
#64
Snoop
4.0
(1)
"My girl will tear apartment any fabric snuffle mat and doesn’t love puzzles, but does enjoy eating kibble out of a Snoop."
#65
DIY Treat Box Puzzle
3.0
(1)
"Put treats in a small box, seal/tape it up. Put that box into a larger box with a couple of treats, seal it up."
#66
Nina Ottoson
3.0
(1)
"We have one of the Nina Ottoson puzzles - it's plenty durable, but our ACD can figure it out pretty quick."
#67
Esjay
3.0
(1)
"We bought our daughter this and we just don't use the smaller pieces and won't until she's older"
#68
Flip Up Puzzle
2.0
(1)
"We also have a flip up puzzle but she figured it out in 20 seconds, so that's not a challenge anymore."
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