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Reddit mentions of Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game
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Reddit mentions: 7
We found 7 Reddit mentions of Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game. Here are the top ones.
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Suits dogs and cats of all ages and sizesDegree of difficulty: Level 2/3The idea of the DogBrick is for you and your pet to have a pleasant and rewarding time togetherEnhances your relationship with your petThe pet looks, listens and learnsPraise it when it does things rightTogether you will have funStimulates your dog’s brainHours of entertainmentIdeal for all ages and breeds of dogNo assembly requiredCan vary the level of difficulty
Specs:
| Height | 2 Inches |
| Length | 17.5 Inches |
| Size | 17.5 inches x 11.5 inches x 2 inches |
| Weight | 1.5873282864 pounds |
| Width | 11.5 Inches |
This is all incredibly helpful information, thank you! We've tried getting into her head to look at things from her perspective and the info you provided definitely helps with that, we just have to try harder.
I agree that she needs more exercise; We just moved to a larger place and she can run around a lot more but we need to try to take her out more, too. We'd like to go hiking and camping with her when she's doing better. Are there any games or toys you could recommend to provide mental stimulation? I've seen toys like these but I'm not sure how effective they really are, and I'd like to give her something for when we're not there. I'll look into the frozen kong treats too, those sound perfect.
Our dog has both the Kong Wobbler and Buster Food Cube and cube keeps her busier for longer periods of time. She loves it and it drives her nuts (in a good way) because she can hear the kibble rattling around in there. We give her cube in her crate so she can't bang it around the entire house or get it stuck under furniture. We also have the Tug a Jug but it's a bit too hard for her and she looses interest. For puzzles we like Nina Ottosson toys, which are harder for her to figure out. This one is her current favorite: http://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P4RYYVE86XBGC0W0Z24
We also have this one but she's figured it out already: http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-DG40112-Dog-Toys-Puzzle/dp/B0043A71PU/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1425585371&sr=1-9&keywords=dog+puzzles
Can't answer anything area specific but I'll link some toys/beds/products my dogs like.
Food Dispensing Toys
Puzzles
This is a nice bed for dogs who like to burrow/get under covers. They also like beds similar to this one.
Food is up to you. Do some research online and read through ingredients to find a good one. One of my dogs gets Orijen and the other gets Wellness.
I definitely recommend you seek out some training classes. They are also good for socialization in a controlled environment. It's a great way to bond with your dog and really fun to advance through different classes and class types.
The toys my dogs like are beanie babies and kleenex. If your dog is a chewer then don't waste money on stuffed toys.
We got this puzzler for our pup to undo when he needs a bit more to work on. It's a fast one for him, but that manufacturer has lots of different options of difficulty.
If you crate her until she relaxes and then open the door how does she react? My puppy didn't start settling down until she was over a year. She just had non stop energy. One of my boys is a 8 year old Pointer. We just took a 7 hour car ride and he stood the entire way. He just has a lot of energy, but he can entertain himself now playing with his brother or working on a toy.
I would look for a quality doggie daycare so she has days where she's getting 10 hours of play. If that is not possible I'd give her an activity. Even my crazy boy will settle down to work on a Kong. Here is a link.
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Extreme-Dog-Large-Black/dp/B0002AR0II
I fill it with their meal, peanut butter, cheese, chicken, what ever I have, and then freeze it. A well packed, frozen bone might take them an hour or two to clean out. By that time they're exhausted and nap. If you feed kibble soften it in water so it doesn't just roll out of the Kong. Before putting anything in the Kong she hasn't had before giver her some smaller amounts so she's used to it. Depending on what you fill it with you might want to put a big towel under her to protect your floors. And remember to count the calories against her daily total.
A friend of mine took a class on massage and calming techniques that she uses with her hyper pit mix. When he gets worked up she will start giving him a massage and he'll lay right down because it feels good.
Look for puzzle games. A friend uses this one with her dog. I've never tried so I can't give it a review. Tiring a dog out mentally is just as good as tiring them out physically. I used to hide a pheasant wing in the house so my dog would catch it's scent and find it. She got too good at the game. We moved onto Nose Work which all three of my dogs LOVE!. Best game ever.
https://www.amazon.com/Company-Animals-Ottosson-Brick-Interactive/dp/B001KZ4WJE
She'll get there, remember she's still a puppy. We'd all be rich if we could bottle that energy.
Sure!
The Buster Cube (I have this) is an awesome puzzle toy (this is the "large" version, be sure to check sizes). This is a little bit more difficult to use, as the hole that spits out the food is pretty small, and as the kibble gets to be lesser and lesser inside of the Cube, it's harder to get it out. It's cube-shaped (obviously), so pushing it around isn't all that easy, and your dog needs to be firm with it in order to get the food out. This isn't a good toy for linoleum, or hardwood - it's really only good on carpet.
The IQ Ball is awesome too! It is adjustable, which is cool, so you can make it easy at first, and more challenging as your pup gets better and better at it. This is probably a better choice for tile, linoleum, hardwood, etc.
The Bob-A-Lot is another good one. It's more challenging than the Kong Wobbler (again, check the size, I believe this one is a "large").
I also have this Busy Buddy toy for my dog. It's really really challenging for her. The rope has to go inside of it, and then the dog has to pull it out in order to get the food out. This one takes a bit of effort on your part, unless you think your pup can figure out how to push the rope in and then pull it out again.
There are also plenty of food dispensing toys like this one that force your dog to move "puzzle" pieces around to get the food underneath them!
Lots of options!
Ah I didn't know you had birds. I thought you meant the ones outside for some reason.
Try (all can be found on amazon)
Nano Robotic Cat Toy (White/Blue) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RWU17KS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BpaOyb5AGDYAW
Company of Animals Nina Ottosson Dog Brick Interactive Game https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001KZ4WJE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fpaOybTPCKNTJ
The Natural Pet Company Feather Wand Cat Toy (Includes 3x Feather Refills), these Natural Feathers are Guaranteed to Drive Your Cat Wild https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPGZQNQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xtaOyb3AC0YD2
Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3NI31Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_-waOybNRGP826
SmartyKat Crackle Chute Collapsible Cat and Dog Tunnel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B41TOK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xyaOybH6FKHBP
Grey Shark Bed for Small Cat Dog Cave Bed Removable Cushion,waterproof Bottom Most Lovely Pet House Gift for Pet https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DZITYGU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QAaOyb8XZ6HMP
The new cat hasn't been spraying outside the litter box has he? If so, it may be worthwhile to give any problem areas a really good clean up.