Dog Turbo

A tricky challenge for active dogs
Put small dog snacks or dry food in the passages. Let the dog move the blocks with its paw or nose against the side, thereby moving the snacks so that the snacks can fall out through different holes. The blocks cannot be lifted. Ingenious, tricky and fun.

Dog Turbo should be made a little easier in the beginning by placing the treats close to the holes at the sides, with the blocks behind. Then, the dog only needs to use its paw or nose to get the block moving in the right direction to get the treat out through the holes. If the dog only wants to lick or try to get the treat up, put your hand over the treat. When it stops, say “Paw” and try to get the dog to work with its paw instead of its mouth. Praise the dog when it starts to do things right.

Make it more difficult
Place the blocks in the round circle in the middle of the Dog Turbo, with the snacks in the passages. Now the dog has to work to get the blocks out into the passages toward the edges so that the snacks fall through the holes. Be sure not to use snacks that are too big!

The next challenge for a dog is to place all the blocks to one side of the Dog Turbo and the snacks to the other side. The dog has to work the blocks out of the circle and then further toward the edge on the other side in order to get the snacks out.

When the blocks are placed as far out to the sides of the passages as possible, right next to the holes on both sides, and the snacks placed in front of the blocks (toward the middle of the Dog Turbo), the dog will find it very tricky indeed! The dog has to work the snack toward the middle of the Dog Turbo and then out into a free passage in order to get it.

The idea with Dog Turbo is to have a pleasant and rewarding time together with your dog. You show how to play, your dog watches, listens, and learns—and you both have fun together!  Your dog will enjoy these moments and look forward to playing each time. Remember, do not let the dog bite the Dog Turbo or chew the blocks. Play with the toy together. Do not leave the dog unattended.