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Puzzle Games for Dogs:
The Star Spinner

by Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA
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Dog Puzzle Game:

The Star Spinner

This puzzle toy has two overlapping levels (first the yellow, which is topped by a green piece, and then a green), each containing five compartments. When you first play this game, start with the easiest level, by filling each compartment with a little treat. When your dog has figured out how to get the treats by using his paw or nose to spin the top and the middle level, you can then increase the difficulty of the game by filling less and less compartments each time you play, gradually upping the challenge of finding the prize.

Small treats are best — for training and puzzle games alike, I love ZiwiPeak treats & meals! They are small, tidy, and high-value.

I like this dog puzzle toy because:
  • There are no easily removable parts for dogs/puppies to run off with and chew/choke on. Play should be supervised, though.
  • The difficultly can be upped gradually since there are 10 compartments.
  • I loved watching Miles learn the skill of using his nose and paws to quickly “spin” the top and the middle.
  • It is very easy to store, and to clean!
{  The Star Spinner, by Kyjen  }
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Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Emma Kesler, CDBC, CPDT-KA is a terrier behavior specialist who has been conducting live online sessions and behavior consultations for nearly a decade. Emma shares her life with her Welsh Terrier, Miles. When Miles was young he was deemed "impossible to train" by a veterinarian and several trainers, who recommended resorting to old punishment-based methods. The quest to figure out how to work terriers in new and different ways became Emma's passion. Miles is Emma's trusted copilot, has set many performance records for terriers, and best of all, helps Emma coach others on how to share absolutely wonderful lives with their terriers.

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  1. Larisa Hotchin says:
    7 years ago

    I LOVE this toy! I have now bought one and tried it with my 6 month old puppies — they figured it out pretty quickly. Then I tried it with my 5.5 year old dog "Joe" and he figured it out right away and is super excited about using it.
    Thanks for the recommendation!
    Larisa Hotchin
    Darwyn Welsh Terriers

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  2. Emma says:
    7 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent feedback Larisa!

    ..And for anyone who isn't familiar with show dogs, Mr. Joe is show dog nobility! Who says beauty and intelligence don't go together?

    Reply

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