Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Dog Toy – Interactive 2‑in‑1 Plush Puzzle with 3 Squeaky Removable Squirrels, Large

I'm delighted to share my experience with the Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle, Large. This toy is an excellent puzzle toy that kept my Havanese puppy engaged and busy for a while. However, I must note that my puppy's behavior played a significant role in the toy's durability. Pros: • Excellent quality toy with a challenging puzzle design • Keeps dogs busy and engaged, promoting problem-solving skills • Adorable design with cute squirrel hiding spots Cons: • My puppy figured out the puzzle quickly (though this is more a testament to his intelligence than a flaw in the toy!) • The toy's stitching and plush material were no match for my puppy's determined chewing It's essential to note that my puppy has a peculiar behavior where he loves to chew through plush toys to remove the stuffing and squeaking objects. This is not a fault of the manufacturer, but rather a quirk of my puppy's personality. If you have a dog that doesn't exhibit this type of behavior, I highly recommend the Outward Hound Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy Puzzle. It's an excellent toy that will provide hours of entertainment and mental stimulation. Rating: 5/5 stars Recommendation: Please know your dog's behavior before purchasing any toys. If your dog is a gentle player who doesn't chew through plush toys, this toy will be an excellent purchase. However, if your dog is a chewer like mine, you may want to consider more durable toys or supervise playtime closely.

**UPDATE** ... almost 3 years after purchasing/posting my original review: My 3 yr old male mini Doxy still absolutely loves these squirrels. However, we are down to only a couple.. and they are mostly missing their tales.. so I'm thinking about reordering this set. I mentioned in a previous, original review, my daughter's female mini Doxy destroyed her tree in no time at all. That became the same case with my dog, as well. However, both of them still love the squeaker squirrels! They prance around with them like they are a prized treasure. I do wish the tree had lasted longer though, folks. Again, I'm glad we got the XL set/squirrels. They were still the perfect size for their small mouths. You can buy a 3 pk of squirrels separate, btw. I feel I should probably lower my rating for the tree not lasting... but the squirrels themselves were very durable, and they sure have enjoyed playing with them! ------------- Original post from 3 years ago: We have bought this item twice. The first time was for my daughter's mini dachshund pup and those squirrels have lasted for years. In fact, she said she still has them after 3 or 4 years. The dog did chew up the tree quite some time ago, even though it was very sturdy. She seems to know precisely how to rip stuffing out of a toy. Has it down to a science. Big, little, expensive, or cheap toys don't stand much of a chance with her. So it is surprising the squirrels have not been destroyed. We recently got our own mini-dachshund puppy (14 weeks old now) and he also loves these squirrels so we bought him this same set. Whether chasing them when we throw them or carrying them around in his mouth, he loves them, too. The tree is its own separate shake, tug of war, chew toy. He doesn't seem to grasp the concept of the hidden toy aspect. So it will likely meet the same fate as the first one we bought. Regardless, we think this toy is definitely worth the money. If nothing else, buy the squirrels separately. They are awesome squeaky, dog toys! Btw, not sure if these come in different sizes...Buy the large ones if you have to select one...You'll get more for your money. Even small breed puppies can enjoy the larger size version.

My 7mo puppy is 40lbs of pure energy. I was looking for something that would hold her attention & keep her from being bored without just gnawing on a bone. This is the perfect stimulation for her! I also like that I don't have to worry about sharp edges anywhere on this toy. I purchased the XL last night & put it together out of her sight. This entailed simply opening the outer package, then pulling a netted bag out of the center of the log; this bag contained six squirrels that I cut out of the bag. There are four offsetting holes in the body of the log, with five if you count the larger hole at the top. I put all of the squirrels back in the log & introduced her to it so that it was more intriguing than just seeing squirrels piled up next to the trunk. She immediately went for it, grabbing one squirrel after another. She first played with them by the head or tail, so she got extra excited when I showed her that the bodies squeaked. They get strewn everywhere as she roots them out, then she sticks her nose in the log & tosses it around, prancing over to me to show that she found all the squirrels. The individual squirrels are also exciting to my puppy, & it's funny to see her play with one then realize there's another in the corner to play with, then the log, then another squirrel she hasn't played with in 2mins, & then another, & so on, ad infinitum. Sometimes, she takes a squirrel & brings it to me, stuffing it in my hand or on my lap so I can toss it to her. After a while, I put them back in the log, & the cycle starts again. I like to leave one or two stuffed in the middle & not poking out of a hole so that she has to work a bit harder to get them out, & she loves it. That means that I love it, since I can get work done & don't have to worry about my fur baby being bored & destructive. Speaking of destruction, my only complaint is that the squirrels aren't exactly durable. Within the first 3mins one of the squirrels lost a tail & its hair on top. Today another one kept its tail, but is also now bald. Given how much my puppy loves this toy, it's not enough for me to deduct a star. I don't know how long the trunk & the rest of the squirrels will hold up, but so far, I'm incredibly pleased. My puppy is too, as it was the first thing she went looking for after our morning routine/to start her playtime. I rarely write reviews, but this is one item that surprised me with how well it works; I readily recommend it to anyone with a fur baby! UPDATE JUNE 2025: More than a year later & these are still going strong! Sure, I've sewn a neck together & searched for a tail to sew back on, but I still have all the squirrels & the log is holding up. These days I'll hide a treat or two in it so the fun lasts longer & she has to root out the squirrels & figure out how to remove it, but she still plays with it on her own frequently!

Our little Morkie is having the most fun ever with this toy! And so are we! He absolutely loves digging the little squirrels out of their openings and shaking the whole thing if one won’t come out for him. The squirrels have squeakers in them and he loves making them squeak! Charlie is 7 months old and still has a few very sharp baby teeth and all the components of this toy are holding up well, so it’s super sturdy. For all the play he is getting from the toy the low price was very nice. We bought the smallest size since Charlie is only 5 pounds, it’s the perfect size for him.

Dog ate the barn in record time. Compared to the squirrel tree which lasted way longer. The cows are of equal durability vs the squirrel.

Hands down the best toy that I have ever purchased. It is the first interactive dog toy that interested both of my dogs, a Shih Tzu and a Cacapoo. BTW, I purchased the extra large because I guessed that they would play tug of war for it...and they do! It is also made very well, especially the squirrels. I am keeping an eye out for another toy from this company!

Wow this was the cutest toy and fun to watch the dog get them out. But alas they chewed and stuffing comes out but they are well made. It's just what my dogs like to do

Poorly made. The leaves on the tree are only tacked on with 1 to 2 pieces of thread. They came off within 2 minutes. The top of tree is unfinished, raw edges. The squirrels themselves are not bad, they are more sturdy than the tree. My dog has several hide and seek toys from a different brand. They are all well made and he hasn't destroyed any of them. I will never buy this brand again. Buyer beware!

A mis perritas les encantaron, además el bote también suena

Meu cachorro amou. O brinquedo é muito fofo e bem acabado. As tortilhas que vêm dentro são pequenas, se o cachorro for grande é bom supervisionar para não correr o risco de engolir.

Ich kann gar nicht zählen, wie oft ich diese Eichhörnchen schon gekauft habe. Ich züchte Chihuahuas und die Eichhörnchen sind das erste Spielzeug, was die Babys zum Spielen bekommen. Zum Auszug der Welpen bekommt dann jeder Käufer einen neuen Satz Eichhörnchen mit nach Hause. Auch wenn sie dann später schon größer sind, spielen sie noch sehr gerne damit. Von mir gibt es eine klare Kaufempfehlung.

Maravilloso producto, está hermoso y de gran calidad (no duro mucho porque mis perros lo mordieron pero ya sabía que eso pasaría y fue un regalo para ellos), así que si lo quieres para perros que muerden juguetes velo como un lujo porque no va a durar mucho.

My two dogs LOVE this toy - it's the 2nd one ive bought....in 9 years! Great for younger dogs (eye-to-paw cordination) & older dogs alike both mine love the squeaky aspect & playing fetch with them too! Comes with x 6 stuffed & squeaky 'squirrel' toys that both my dogs seem to adore (I often find several of these squirrels 'hidden' by one of the dogs - trying to outwith the other 😆! A great toy for you & your dogs to enjoy playing together!