Dog and Cat Puzzles Gift Guide for Smart Pets
Some pets are always up to something clever. A puzzle gift gives them a challenge worth solving.
Part of our best gifts for dogs and cats.
Dog and Cat Puzzles for Smart Pets
The PawSlide releases kibble when a pet pushes the paw-shaped slider. The 2 Layer Rotating Treat Cases Puzzle Feeder asks them to turn and nudge, and the Honeycomb Puzzle Feeder hides food under six lids.
Learn more in our interactive dog feeder buying guide.
Puzzle gifts work well because the fun repeats. Every meal is a new game, and there is always a new level to try.
Puzzle Gifts by Breed
Short-legged and small: see our gift ideas for Dachshunds. Flat-faced favourites: our personalized gift ideas for French Bulldogs.
Puzzle Gifts Compared
Pick a puzzle.
| Puzzle | What the pet does | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| PawSlide | Push a slider | Dogs and cats |
| 2 Layer Rotating Treat Cases | Turn and nudge | Dogs and cats |
| Honeycomb Puzzle Feeder | Lift lids | Dogs |
Choosing the Right Puzzle
Start easy and build up. A smart pet can finish a simple puzzle quickly, so choose one that can be made harder.
Check the food type. Most puzzles work with dry kibble or small treats.
Puzzle Gift Set Ideas
Pair the PawSlide with a bag of favourite kibble. For a smaller gift, choose the Honeycomb Puzzle Feeder with a few treats.
For a household with a cat and a dog, a Robot Treat Dispenser Toy works for both.
Gifting a Puzzle
Start with an easy setup and add a few treats. Supervise play, and rotate puzzles.
A good first puzzle is easy to win. Add a few treats where your pet can see them, and make it harder step by step.
Rotate puzzles every week so each one feels new.
What is a good puzzle gift? The PawSlide or the 2 Layer Rotating Treat Cases.
Do cats enjoy puzzles? Many do. Look for feeders listed for dogs and cats.
How do I introduce a puzzle? Start easy and praise each success.
Give a clever pet a puzzle worth solving. Browse our Gifts for Dogs and Cats to choose.
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Willow loves eating out of this leaf feeder! The construction is very good quality and feels solid/ not like it’s going to break. She is a picky eater and doesn’t normally eat full meals but will eat full meals out of this! Love the grippy bottom so it doesn’t slip. Nothing to complain about :)
Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
