When you think of a dog with a classic, tri-colored coat appearance, there’s a good chance you imagine the Bernese Mountain Dog. A type of Sennenhund from Switzerland, this large dog has the athleticism, temperament, and general sociability that many people would consider makes it an ideal pet. Originally farm dogs, they’re accustomed especially to country life and have a general ability to get along with animals of different species like horses and cows, making them ideal for, of course, farmers. Dog puzzles are a great way of engaging your dog’s brain and providing them with much-needed mental stimulation. Not only do they stimulate your dog’s natural abilities of problem-solving, hunting, and scent detection, but puzzle toys also help alleviate boredom.

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In fact, the more we keep our dogs engaged in games that interest and challenge them, the less likely they are to indulge in destructive behaviors. Dog puzzle toys come in all shapes and sizes but loosely fall into two camps; supervised and unsupervised. The KRUUSE BUSTER ActivityMat serves up plenty of brain busters and teasers that will keep your dog guessing.The Buster mat comes with three challenges as part of the starter set, each with three difficulty levels. There are compartments to open, things to pull, and flaps to lift, which will keep your dog engaged for longer. What’s more, once your dog has mastered these, you can buy extra games for your dog to enjoy. Set your dog up for success. If your dog is struggling to work out what to do, help. It won’t benefit either of you if your dog gets frustrated or overwhelmed. Also comes with a ground spike for putting in the ground outside and a suction cup for attaching to the wall. Runs off batteries or also comes with a USB power cable. Certainly different from any other puzzle toy I have seen. At a recent pet trade show, I had the chance to meet with the makers of the BUSTER ActivityMat. When I first saw it, my first thought was, “This is an artisan activity mat!” Seriously – it looks like it was lovingly crafted by your Nana. But the KRUUSE Bust Activity Mat is straight outta Denmark, a slice of quaintness that’s best known as being one the happiest countries in the world.

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So, a treat-dispensing puzzle toy that requires your dog to ‘hunt’ for and smell out food can make your dog feel calm and happy—a perfect reason to use them for dogs that suffer from separation anxiety. Similarly, an interactive dog puzzle that encourages your dog to hunt for toys is equally fun. Eating Slowly Also, avoid toys with small parts that could become choking hazards and remember to use low-calorie treats as rewards. An overindulgence of any food outside of your dog’s regular diet may cause gastrointestinal upset. Best Puzzle Toys for Dogs The only downside is your dog may cheat and flip the puzzle over so the treats drop out. In that case, you may need to teach her how to use it properly. One of the other advantages of food dog puzzles is that they come in all shapes and sizes, and many are suitable for your dog when they are alone (with caution). Provides physical exercise and mental stimulation as they figure out how to release the treats. Can hold up to 380ml of kibble or small treats(sized up to 0.3 inches). This is ideal for those home-alone dogs.Only allow one dog at the time to work with the Buster Activity Mat and Buster Activity Mat Complementary Activities