Nina Ottosson puzzle toys
Nina Ottosson is one of the best-known names in interactive dog puzzles, built around games a dog has to work out through sliding, lifting or spinning pieces to reach a hidden treat. They suit a dog who needs mental stimulation alongside physical exercise, particularly a food-motivated or easily bored one.
What the range is built around
Every game in the range works on the same basic idea — hide treats or kibble under moveable pieces and let the dog work out how to get to them, whether that means nudging a slider, flipping a lid, or spinning a wheel. The difficulty increases across different games, so there is usually a next step once a dog masters an easier puzzle.
This kind of problem-solving genuinely tires a dog out mentally in a way that a walk alone does not always manage, which is why puzzle toys like these are often recommended for dogs who seem restless despite getting plenty of physical exercise.
What we stock and who it suits
Our range includes several of the brand's dog puzzles, from the beginner-friendly Dog Casino and Treat Tumble through to the more advanced Dog Smart and Dog Rumble games. What is shown in the grid above reflects what we currently have available to order.
They suit food-motivated dogs particularly well, since the reward for solving each puzzle is the treat hidden inside, but any dog who enjoys a challenge can benefit. Start with an easier game if your dog has not used a puzzle toy before, so they don't lose interest before working out how it functions.
They are also genuinely useful for a dog who bolts their food, since spreading a meal across a puzzle rather than a bowl naturally slows eating down. Rotating between a couple of different games in the range tends to keep a clever dog interested for longer than sticking to just one.
The range
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Nina Ottosson Dog Smart
A 29cm puzzle game for dogs, hiding treats for them to work out how to reach
£18.00
Nina Ottosson Treat Tumble Dog Toy
A level 1 treat-dispensing ball that turns a handful of biscuits into a job
£10.00
Nina Ottosson Dog Casino
A 35cm puzzle feeder for dogs, with locking bone pieces that twist to open the drawers
£26.00
Nina Ottosson Dog Treat Maze
A saucer-shaped treat dispenser with two release points, 18cm across
£18.00
Nina Ottosson Dog Rumble Treat Puzzle Game
A Level 1 treat puzzle combining a treat ball and a maze ball in one toy
£17.99
Chase Buddy Boredom-Busting Dog Toy
An interactive chase toy that gives a restless dog somewhere to put its pursuit instinct, providing mental and physical exercise indoors or in the garden.
£14.99
Smart Choice Hide & Seek Treat Birthday Cake
Polyester birthday cake hide-and-seek dog toy with four pieces, squeak and crinkle
£9.99
Smart Choice Treat Dispensing Birthday Cake Dog Toy
TPR birthday cake treat dispenser dog toy, approximately 14cm, in assorted colours
£5.99
Guru Distracto Pod Bone
Medium Guru suction treat pod for paste-based distraction on hard surfaces
£5.19
Plush Strawberry Snuffle Mat
An interactive foraging mat with removable plush strawberries that hide treats and kibble. Encourages natural snuffling and slows feeding, providing mental enrichment for dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs alike.
From£13.99
Common questions
- Are Nina Ottosson puzzles suitable for puppies?
- Many of the easier games in the range work well for puppies, though supervision is a good idea while they are learning how a new toy works. Start with a simpler puzzle and move on to harder ones as your puppy gets the hang of it.
- What treats work best in a puzzle toy?
- Small pieces of your dog's normal kibble or a soft treat that breaks into small pieces both work well, since the goal is for your dog to be motivated to keep working at the puzzle rather than finishing too quickly with one large treat.
- How do I know which difficulty level to start with?
- If your dog has never used a puzzle toy before, start with one of the easier games so they can work out the basic idea without becoming frustrated. Most dogs progress to harder puzzles quickly once they understand how the mechanism works.
- Can these puzzles replace a walk?
- No, they are a good addition to physical exercise rather than a replacement for it. Mental stimulation from a puzzle toy complements a walk well, particularly for a dog who still has energy after being physically exercised.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.