The Dog Domino is one of the two new Nina Ottosson puzzles being introduced this summer. The interlocking sliding blocks function in a similar manner as the very popular Dog Brick. Treats are hidden in the recesses located below the sliding blocks and under the pegs. Once the sliding blocks are maneuvered correctly, your dog can collect his reward and then slide and remove the peg to reveal additional treats.
Use...The first time you use only one block. Let the dog be present to see when you hide the treat. Start by putting treats under all discs and in the block. Place the block in one of the side pockets. Let the block be uncovered so the discs will not stop the block and the dog can remove it and find the treat. When you see that the dog understands how the game works, you can hide treats under all the discs and all the blocks, placing the discs so that the blocks cannot be pulled out. Then let the dog start to find all the hidden sweets. If the dog tries to bite the game or its parts, put your hand over it and stop the game. When the dog has calmed down you can say "go ahead" and let the dog try again. If the dog repeatedly wants to bite, teach it to work only with its paw. If, on the other hand, the dog wants to throw itself on the game and beat excessively with its paw, then teach it to work with its nose by putting the game on a stool/chair which is adapted to the size of the dog. This is also useful if the dog has an injured paw or is newly operated.
The idea...With Dog Domino is that you and your dog will have a nice and enjoyable time together. The dog is to learn to look for treats by trying to push the discs into the correct position so that the blocks will be uncovered and can be pulled out and thereby finding the treats that have been hidden under the blocks.
Teach the dog to understand words like: wait, go ahead, back off, find it, sit etc while you are playing. Enrich your relationship with your dog. You show. The dog or cat looks, listens and learns. Praise it when it does things right. Together you will have fun!
To Remember...Do not let the dog or cat chew or bite the toy. Play only together with the dog or cat; do not leave the dog or cat unattended. The dog or cat must not play or chew the blocks or parts. Put the game away when you have finished playing. Only for animals, it is not a toy for children.
- Skill Level: Mid to Expert
- Suits dogs and cats of all ages and sizes
- A tricky and activating game for you and your dog or cat
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