Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & Red vs West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy

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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.

West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy

by West Paw

Price $25-$30
Rating ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (448 reviews)
Category Puzzle Toys
Best For Ideal for food-motivated dogs who enjoy licking and foraging and are moderate chewers rather than extreme power chewers.

The Toppl is a treat-dispensing puzzle bowl made from soft yet durable Zogoflex material. Dogs work to lick, nudge, paw, or twist out wet food, kibble, or treats held in place by interior teeth, and the toy can also be frozen to extend playtime. Its open bowl shape makes it easy to fill and clean, and interlocking size combinations can increase the challenge.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureNina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & RedWest Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy
Build Quality
DurabilityMediumHigh
MaterialPlasticRubber
Chew ResistantMediumMedium
Usability
Difficulty LevelMediumAdjustable
Size OptionsOne SizeMultiple sizes
Indoor / OutdoorIndoorBoth
Functionality
Treat DispensingYesYes
InteractiveYesYes
Maintenance
Dishwasher SafeNoTop Rack Only
NoiselessMinimalYes

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy

Strengths

  • Very engaging and mentally tiring, especially when frozen or fully loaded
  • Easy to clean and durable for most dogs
  • Versatile for kibble, wet food, freezing, and interlocking setups

Weaknesses

  • Not suitable for aggressive power chewers
  • Can be messy or awkward to fill and freeze properly
  • Relatively expensive for a simple treat toy

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