LickiMat Tuff Heavy-Duty Dog Slow Feeders vs Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & Red

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LickiMat Tuff Heavy-Duty Dog Slow Feeders

by LickiMat

Price $15-$18
Rating ★★★★ 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
Category Lick Mats
Best For Ideal for dogs that damage thinner mats and need a more durable, more challenging licking surface.

The LickiMat Tuff series is designed as a more durable alternative to softer lick mats, using a thick rubber-like food-grade material with non-slip feet for stability. Its deeper textures hold wet, raw, and chunky foods more effectively than many standard mats, helping extend licking time for enrichment, slower feeding, and anxiety relief.

Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & Red

by Nina Ottosson / Outward Hound

Price $14-$21
Rating ★★★★ 4.4/5 (2,300 reviews)
Category Puzzle Toys
Best For Best for dogs moving up from simple puzzles who enjoy multi-step problem solving with paws and nose.

The Brick puzzle combines sliding compartments, flip lids, and removable bone blocks so dogs must perform multiple actions to get to hidden treats. This layered interaction makes it more challenging than simpler treat boards and gives dogs several problem-solving steps in one toy. It is made from BPA-free hard plastic and is widely used as a next-step puzzle for developing canine enrichment skills.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureLickiMat Tuff Heavy-Duty Dog Slow FeedersNina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & Red
Build Quality
DurabilityHighMedium
MaterialRubberPlastic
Chew ResistantMediumMedium
Usability
Difficulty LevelHardMedium
Size OptionsMultiple sizesOne Size
Indoor / OutdoorIndoorIndoor
Functionality
Treat DispensingYesYes
InteractiveYesYes
Maintenance
Dishwasher SafeYesNo
NoiselessMinimalMinimal

Strengths & Weaknesses

LickiMat Tuff Heavy-Duty Dog Slow Feeders

Strengths

  • More durable than many standard silicone lick mats
  • Deep textures slow licking and increase engagement time
  • Good value for the durability and food-handling versatility

Weaknesses

  • Grooves can be harder to clean thoroughly
  • Some dogs may lose interest if the texture pattern does not appeal to them
  • Not fully chew-proof for determined chewers

Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & Red

Strengths

  • Multi-step actions help extend engagement and mental challenge
  • Strong value for the level of complexity
  • Large review base suggests broad popularity and dependable performance

Weaknesses

  • Some dogs get frustrated or try to flip the whole toy
  • Bone blocks can be lost or broken
  • Sticky or wet treats can make cleaning more difficult

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