Nina Ottosson Treat Puzzle Dog Toy $24.30 + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $59 Spend) @ Amazon AU

Alright.

So there's this thing for dogs, right? Nina Ottosson Treat Puzzle Dog Toy, they call it. Bit of a posh name, but it's basically a boredom buster for your furry mate. They say it's an advanced level 3 puzzle game – I didn't even know dogs had puzzle levels. What's next, Sudoku for spaniels?

Anyway, it's called the Dog Casino. Not sure if dogs are into gambling, but apparently, it's about challenging your pooch. It makes them learn sequential steps and combinations to find hidden treats. Keeps them mentally active, they reckon. I don't know about you, but my dog's mental activity mostly involves chasing its own tail.

The clever bit is you can swivel, pull, and lock to hide the treats. Like, a little game of hide and seek for your dog. Just pull out the orange drawers, stuff 'em with treats, and push them back in. If you want to be fancy, swivel the dog bone thing to lock the drawers for an extra challenge. Or just leave them as they are for the rookies, you know, the new dogs who are still figuring this whole game out.

Now, they're proud that there are no removable parts. I mean, fair enough, you don't want your dog choking on some toy piece. And it's easy to clean – warm water and soap, job done. No need for a degree in rocket science to keep this puzzle clean.

And they throw in some fancy words like BPA, PVC, and Phthalate-free. I don't know what all that means, but they say it's good for your dog's health. So, if you're into keeping your dog entertained and mentally sharp, this Dog Casino thing might be the answer. Just don't expect your dog to start solving crosswords anytime soon.