Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
- Durable design and craftsmanship ensures long lasting puzzle solving fun
- Keeps pets occupied
- Eliminate boredom
- Interactive toy
- Puzzle for pets
Tough Turtle is a unique, interactive dog toy designed to challenge as well as entertain. Dogs will have hours of fun while sharpening their cognitive skills at the same time. Removable turtles have squeakers.
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(out of 8 reviews)
List Price: $ 17.49
Price: $ 11.99
Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
- Stimulates a dog’s brain while reinforcing his relationship with people
- Requires mental and physical dexterity to work
- Satisfies all ages and breeds of dogs
- Can provide hours of entertainment for your pet and you.
- Skill level; hard
The idea behind the Nina Ottosson’s “Dog Tornado” is for the dog to dislodge the removable bones, then turn the revolving sections to reveal the hidden treats. The Tornado has many variables to increase the level of difficulty as the dog’s skill improves. With a little practice he will soon learn to dislodge the bones and turn the Tornado to access the hidden rewards.
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(out of 29 reviews)
List Price: $ 49.99
Price: $ 27.10
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Review by Jones for Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
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In the product description they talk about these as if they are the same toy and show the two different types as “color options”. But in reality they don’t work alike and are pretty different toys.
I purchased the timid turtle thinking it was just a different facial expression. But what I found when I received it is that the Timid Turtle’s legs just stretch out when your dog pulls on them, but the shell doesn’t open. Not sure why stretchy legs are considered a “puzzle”.
At first I figured it was just me not understanding how to use the puzzle (although I normally consider myself above the average golden retriever in intelligence), but the manufacturer confirmed that pulling on the legs is the only feature of the timid turtle.
The other turtle might be worth the cost, but I don’t think the Timid Turtle should be sold as a “puzzle” nor grouped in Amazon as the same toy.
Review by ANB for Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
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I received this product yesterday. I love the look and feel of it, and from the moment I took it out of the box my dog was fixated on it. The shell is made out of what seems to be a very durable nylon material, however the feet, tail and head are made out of the softer furry material more commonly found on dog toys. Within 30 minutes of him playing with it exactly as instructed in the directions, my little 13 lb Cockapoo was able to rip apart 3 of the feet and the tail, to the point where I had to stuff them all back into the body so he would not be able to get to them. Most importantly, and the reason for my review, was that he was able to get the squeaker out of one of the feet. I looked up to see him chewing on it, and is something he could have very easily choked on had we not been monitoring him.
I wrote into Kyjen, I hope they address the issues. I suggested they make the feet and head and tail out of the same material as the rest of the toy, as I think that change would result in an extremely durable product. My dog loves it and the concept is great, I just think the build is very suspect and borderline dangerous.
UPDATE 7/24/09 – Kyjen responded to my email and was very apologetic and offered to replace the toy for me without hesitation. It’s nice to know they stand by their products.
Review by Anne E. Akin for Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
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My border terrier LOVES his timid turtle. Some other people have had some questions about how this toy works and why its billed as a puzzle toy. You’re supposed to tuck the turtle’s appendages into the holes that they come out of so that just a small piece of them shows. The dog then pulls the appendages out one by one. My dog loves this and celebrates liberating an arm or leg by whapping the toy around by it. The limbs are attached with an elastic material and I think he really likes how the toy springs back when he whaps it. It’s an adorable thing to watch, but unfortunately has led to a quadrapalegic turtle over the 3 months that we’ve had this toy. My dog eventually destroys all of his toys that aren’t hard rubber, and I think this toy is durable for a soft toy. He’s loved his turtle so much, I’m getting him another one.
Review by Shades for Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
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I thought I was buying the tough turtle but I actually bought the shy one, or whatever, which doesn’t have the hiding turtles, it’s just a turtle with pull legs that squeak. Rajko did like that, but it wasn’t long before he tore one off. For the most part though, he isn’t interested in it because it’s a little awkward to chew, the shell is quite large. I wouldn’t say it’s a terrible toy, but it’s not a great one, and not what I was looking for.
Review by Judi A. Roach for Kyjen Tough Turtle Puzzle Plush Interactive Dog Toy
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Our Great Dane loves all the other Kyjen toys so we decided to give this one a try. There is a ton of velcro which must make it very rough to feel around her lips because after the first time playing with it – she passes it up. Which means, she’s prefers the others – All of the velcro also makes to super super tough for them to get the treats out of it… I was surprised she gives up instead of trying…
I’d have to give this a low rating ~ she loved your other toys, but this one tanked.
Review by Husky Mom for Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
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We own several of the Nina Ottosson dog toys, and my dogs love them all. The Dog Magic is the best one to start with if your dog is new to puzzle toys; it’s easy for the dog to figure out. You hide treats in the bone-shaped depressions under the plastic bone-shaped cups, and the dog has to figure out how to dislodge the cups to get to the treats.
The trick to puzzle toys is to start easy and work your way up. Start by placing treats in the depressions and allowing the dog to get the treats (don’t use the cups yet.) Your dog will figure this out pretty fast, then you can begin using the cups. Place the cups across the depressions the wrong way, so they are easy to dislodge. Once the dog is confident doing this, start placing the cups in the depressions the correct way and let the dog figure out how to remove them. You can make it more difficult by hiding treats under only a few of the cups for the dog to sniff out.
If your dog ever gets bored, or can’t seem to figure it out, help them by encouraging them to move the cups, or backtrack to the previous step in learning the puzzle. Every dog learns differently – one of my dogs picks the cups up in her mouth, while the other removes them with his paws.
I like the plastic Nina Ottosson toys because they are so easy to clean. The cups fit right in the top rack of the dishwasher, and the base is easy to hand wash in the sink. A note of caution: this is an interactive toy only, and not meant to be left out for the dog to play with by himself. The plastic is too soft to withstand heavy chewing and would be destroyed in no time. I keep mine out of reach of the dogs when we’re not playing the games together.
Review by Husky Mom for Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
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We own several of the Nina Ottosson dog toys, and our dogs love playing with all of them. The Dog Brick is a good toy for dogs with a little experience with puzzle toys; start with the Dog Spinny or Dog Magic if your dog is new to these types of toys. The Dog Brick holds treats in round- and bone-shaped depressions covered with slider blocks and bone-shaped cups. The dog has to remove the cups and slide the blocks to get to the treats.
As with all puzzle toys, the trick to teaching your dog is to start easy and work your way up. Without using the cups, place treats in the bone-shaped depressions and let the dog see them and get the treats. Then place treats in the round depressions, slide the blocks so they are only half-covering the treats, and let the dog get them. Once your dog is confident sliding the blocks, cover the treats all the way and allow the dog to slide the blocks to get to the treats. Finally, you can replace the cups in the middle bone-shaped depressions and let the dog figure out the entire thing. You can make it more difficult for your dog by hiding treats under only a few of the blocks for them to sniff out.
My dogs have lots of experience with puzzle toys and they figured this one out very quickly, so I like that you can adjust the difficulty to make it different every time. One of my dogs uses her mouth to dislodge the cups and slide the blocks, while the other likes to use his paws to move them. Part of the fun in these games is learning more about your dog as you play!
I prefer the plastic Nina Ottosson toys to the wooden ones because they are so easy to clean. The cups go in the top rack of the dishwasher, and the base can easily be handwashed in the sink. A word of caution: These toys are not meant to be left out for the dog to play with by himself. The plastic is too soft for determined chewing, and could easily be destroyed. Mine are placed out of the dogs’ reach when we are not playing the games with the dogs.
Review by Husky Mom for Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
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We own several of the Nina Ottosson puzzle toys, and this is one of the best for dogs that have experience with puzzle toys. If you are just starting your dog on puzzle toys, try the Dog Magic or Dog Spinny; they are easier to learn. The Dog Tornado requires your dog to move plastic bone-shaped cups and spin the different levels around in order to reach their treats.
Teach your dog to use this puzzle gradually, so that they don’t lose interest or get frustrated. Start by putting treats in the top level bone-shaped depressions only, leaving the top of the puzzle open so that your dog can see the treats, and just let them eat them. Once they do this with confidence, put the treats in and close the top so they have to spin it to get to the treats. Then you can put treats in all three levels and allow the dog to find them. Once they have the hang of this, you can introduce the cups gradually. You may have to help the dog move the cups at first by putting them in sideways (across the depression rather than in the depression) so they are easy to dislodge. Once they figure this part out, it is lots of fun to watch them grab cups and spin levels to get all their treats!
This toy is large enough for my large dogs (a Siberian Husky and a Golden/Husky mix) to play with, but light enough for smaller dogs to use it also. I like the plastic Nina Ottosson toys because they are so easy to clean – the bone-shaped cups go in the top rack of the dishwasher, and the main toy is easy to wash in the sink. A note of caution, though: these puzzles are not meant to be left out where your dog can chew on them. The plastic is too soft to stand up to a determined chewer and could be easily destroyed. I keep mine out of reach when I’m not playing with the dogs.
Review by Aryatara for Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
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This is the first interactive puzzle I purchased for my dog, a 6 month old mixed breed. She figured it out immediately at the most difficult setup, which was fun for us. However, she also quickly damaged the plastic bones and quickly pulled off the easily removable plastic non-skid feet. She could have easily swallowed it, as it’s a small piece. The toy definitely isn’t meant for hours of play (unlike the advertisement), and should not be used without supervision.
Review by H. St Pierre for Nina Ottosson’s Interactive Dog Toy, Tornado Puzzle
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This toy should NOT be listed as “HARD”, that’s a total joke.
I believe this item it greatly overpriced. My 3 year old Dutch Shepherd had the Dog Magic before, and once she figured it out she finished it so quickly that there was no point in even using it, so since the Magic is classified as Easy and the Tornado is classified as Hard I thought the Tornado would be a good toy to try next. I might as well have stuck with the Magic. The Tornado is classified as Hard but my dog figured it out right away. It takes me longer to put the treats in the toy than it takes for her to get them all out, so it’s basically a waste of time and money. I like the idea, and maybe if your dog is new to puzzle toys this would be a good one to start with, but if your dog has tried the Magic or Spinny then don’t waste your money. I wouldn’t be so annoyed if this toy was in the Easy group where it belongs.
The redeeming qualities are that it is very durable and easy to wash.