Hey everyone.
I’m looking for new DIY dog puzzle ideas to keep my pup mentally stimulated. Recently, I tried rolling her kibble in a towel with multiple layers and knots, but she quickly figured out how to shake it loose.
Do you guys have any cool DIY puzzles you’ve made for your dogs that you’d like to share?
My lab’s favorite toy is an empty soda bottle. Whenever I have a 20-oz bottle, I wash it out and put a handful of treats inside. Sometimes it’s just kibble and a crushed-up dog biscuit, other times it’s a bit of cheese, or a little peanut butter smeared around the top with some lamb liver pieces. It doesn’t take much, but it keeps her busy for 20-30 minutes while she happily chomps on the bottle and tries to shake the treats out.
I do the same. It’s his late-night treat, and he seems to get real satisfaction from destroying the bottle like a victorious kill. Then he sleeps, content and happy.
I love this idea. My dog’s favorite toy is also an empty soda or water bottle. I put some treats inside, and she absolutely loves it. Great suggestion.