Again, it was so much fun to see them really get into wanting to get those critters OUT!Īs I said, for my dogs, once they get to whatever animal is in the tree, they’re going to want to destroy it to get the fluff out and get to the squeaker. Once they realize that they can get those hedgies out (and chew on them, in my dogs’ case), they were definitely more motivated. The squeaker effect wasn’t as strong in the hedgies as it was in the squirrels, so they didn’t get the same feedback and motivation to keep digging as they did with the hide-a-squirrel, but again, this is where you can bond with your pup and have a fun time by interacting and encouraging them in play. They *would* if I wasn’t watching and interacting with them, so my first suggestion is that these are toys that are best used when you can interact with your pups, too. When they arrived, my first thought was, “Oh, they’re going to eat these in 37 seconds.” And, if honest, I’m not wrong.
I thought these were not only adorable but would provide a mental and physical challenge. It’s winter and there’s not a ton of stuff we can do outside, but 15 minutes of mental stimulation and play with interactive toys is equal to about 30 minutes of physical activity. So I bought the Hide-A-Squirrel and Hide-A-Hedgehog toys for my girls and waited anxiously for them to arrive. I am always looking for ways to keep her brain going, and now with the puppy, especially things they can play and enjoy together. I adopted my Lab/Shepherd mix from Global Pet Expo and she’s probably the smartest, most driven dog we’ve ever called ours.
They are young two-years-old and seven-months-old, and they’re both smart. When I saw Outward Hound’s Hide-A-Squirrel, I loved the concept of something to keep my pups mentally challenged when they played with toys. Which is why I work, because I just want to buy them all! One of the best things about my job is that I come across all sorts of things that I think my dogs would love. Ever wonder what real dogs think of Outward Hound’s Hide-A-Squirrel toy you’ve maybe seen but weren’t quite sure about? I did too, so I decided to see what my own two hounds thought and let them give it a whirl with the squirrel (and hedgie, too, because he’s so cute!).
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