Charlie and the Dog Spinny
As you might have read, we received our Dog Spinny in the mail to product test a few weeks ago.
Although not appropriately named for our feline friends, there’s no reason why they cannot take part in it as well. Of course, if you have a canine friend, all the more reason to check out the Dog Spinny Toy to see if it is right for you.
The Dog Spinny Toy is manufactured by The Company of Animals.
Dog Spinny
Charlie and I really worked on this one. I wanted to find a toy that would entertain him because he is often bored acting – no matter how much I entertain him – sometimes his thirst for a new experience is never satisfied. So when the opportunity to review the Dog Spinny came along – I thought it was a perfect fit for the Charlie man – a training toy that required food motivation! Perfect!
Charlie also has a huge affection for dry food, which I am trying to break him of. Nonetheless, the vet has recommended that he have 7-8 pieces of this huge kibble a day so that it’ll keep his teeth clean…and he loves this food, so I do it. And when I can make him burn calories and entertain his mind at the same time, I don’t have a problem with it. The Dog Spinny allowed us to do so.
Here are some videos I captured of Charlie mastering the Dog Spinny:
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Nina Ottosson's Dog Spinny
I would recommend the Dog Spinny, especially if you are looking for a fun interactive game for your kitty.
I loved that it is entertaining for your kitty – so for example, if you work all day, you could fill the Dog Spinny with treats and then place the bone in the Spinny and provide some fun for your kitty while you’re gone.
I also ran it through the dishwasher and it was totally fine – even the anti-slip feet were fine – they didn’t melt off.
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The Dog Spinny is one of many fun interactive games that Nina Ottosson designed for The Company of Animals. There are also the Dog Brick, Dog Magic, Dog Tornado, Dog Finder, Dog Casino, Dog Twister and Dog Treat Trapper – of course, all incorrectly named for our feline friends – but nonetheless, great interactive toys to keep them entertained!
Have you tried the Dog Spinny on your kitty? Did she or he like it?
What about trying catnip in the holes?
That’s certainly an option – I hadn’t thought of it – because Charlie is motivated by food. Are you going to get one and give it a go with catnip?
Put catnip in the holes sounds definitely a good idea, although my Ragdoll kitty not reacting to it.
I’ve heard some kitties never ever react to catnip! Too bad!
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