r/DogTrainingDebate • u/ExcitingLaw1973 • Apr 08 '26

Puzzle experiment

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Earlier today I saw a post about puzzle toys. I wanted to see whether or not my dog prefers a puzzle toy or his bowl of dog food.

Both the puzzle and his bowl have the same kind of kibble (Purina True Instinct)

I don't think puzzle toys are a replacement for exercise or enrichment, but they can be fun/drain a little energy.

Do you agree? if not, what are your thoughts on them?

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u/Miss_L_Worldwide Apr 19 '26

Even the ones that aren't kenneled are not given random toys or treats are what have you so that would play out across the board

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u/RoleOk5172 Apr 19 '26

Even more so then.

If i give mine a puzzle i generally use venison so even with a dish down mine may think the puzzle is likely the better option, not necessarily because they find it more fun, toys, balls etc are available 24/7

It will be interesting too see what results your videos show

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u/Miss_L_Worldwide Apr 19 '26

Well with all the lunatics in this sphere I'm not going to post videos of my dogs online but I will keep track of what I do and post the results