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

by West Paw

Price $18.95
Rating ★★★★★ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Category Kong-Style Toys
Best For Dogs that enjoy puzzle-style enrichment and slow feeding more than traditional chew toys, especially moderate chewers.

The West Paw Toppl is a rounded treat-dispensing puzzle toy made from Zogoflex material with a large top opening and smaller side openings for layered food, kibble, or frozen recipes. It can be used as a puzzle feeder, enrichment toy, or slow feeder, and two sizes can be interlocked to increase the challenge.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

FeatureNina Ottosson by Outward Hound Brick Puzzle Game Dog Toy, Blue & RedWest Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat-Dispensing Puzzle Toy
Build Quality
DurabilityMediumMedium
MaterialPlasticPlastic
Chew ResistantMediumMedium
Usability
Difficulty LevelMediumHard
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 Puzzle Toy

Strengths

  • Excellent enrichment and meal-time puzzle value
  • Easy to clean and well suited to wet food or frozen fillings
  • Made in the USA from non-toxic, recyclable material

Weaknesses

  • Side holes may let food fall out too quickly depending on stuffing
  • Not ideal for extremely aggressive chewers
  • More expensive than basic rubber stuffable toys

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