iPet Dog Treat Puzzle

iPet - Smart Dog is a dexterity game for dogs. It has a difficulty grade of 4 Paws.

This puzzle game is a simple binary computer made of wood in the shape of a laptop. Attached to each of the game's four sides are eight pull-out plates with openings for treats. Individual plates are blocked by other plates, so that they need to be pulled out in predefined order.

As highly intelligent animals, dogs need an appropriate balance to physical activity (walking, running, agility), otherwise their mental abilities are not challenged sufficiently. 

This game trains a dog's concentration and dexterity, and encourages its natural instincts of curiosity, drive to play and sense of smell. Intelligence games strengthen the bond between you and your dog, as well as builds its self-confidence.

How to play:

1. We recommend beginning with one or two treats/hiding spots and on initial attempts, do not use the cylinders on top.
2. Hide your dog's favorite treats in the plates' indents and under the pieces on the game's top surface. Let the dog watch as you set up the game in order to stimulate its curiosity.
3. Verbally encourage your dog to start searching.
4. Be patient and show it how the game works. For instance, you could show it where a treat is waiting for it, and the order in which it has to solve the problem. This helps ensure your dog's enjoyment and success.
5. Increase the level of difficulty by adding the pieces on the game's top surface only when your dog can solve the initial problems without any difficulty. This provides new challenges as skill level increases.

Tip:  The game should always present your dog with challenges it can solve. If after a few attempts the dog cannot solve the puzzle it may lose motivation, so if the game is too difficult for your dog, try other games with a lower grade of difficulty first.

Never let your dog play unsupervised, and intervene if it starts to chew pieces of the game.

Regularly check the pieces for any damage such as splinters.

Clean by wiping with a damp cloth, and do not use abrasive cleaners. All our puzzles are made of certified wood covered in a water-based varnish that is not harmful to humans and animals.

Please keep the game dry and free of water, as the wooden pieces may swell otherwise. Use only dry treats when playing "iPet(R)-Smart Dog".

"iPet(R)" is not a toy for children! Small parts may prevent choking hazard.