Why are puzzle toys so important for your dog?

They may not look very exciting, but don't let their lack of squeakers fool you. [BarkShop logo]( Some heroes wear capes, while others…hide treats? [Puzzle Toys]( That’s right, meet the [PUZZLE TOY](. It’s the superhero of your pup’s play chest. Puzzle toys may not look very exciting, but don’t let their lack of squeakers fool you. They’ve got hidden superpowers that fight a whole slew of villains. Villain 1: Boredom Your dog’s brain needs to go on a walk every now and then. Challenging puzzles make them feel like they have a job to do. Their salary? The treats, obviously. [Dog smart puzzle]([Via BarkShop Customer - Katy S.]( Villain 2: Anxiety You know when you’re feeling a little panicky and you look for something to distract yourself? For you, it may be a TV show. For your pup, it may be chomping on the couch. Puzzle toys provide a productive outlet for your dog’s nerves. [Dog brick puzzle]([Instagram via @Berner_Gambit]( Villain 3: Loneliness Does your dog turn to despair when you leave the house? Distract them with a super fun puzzle while you’re getting ready to go! Soon, they’ll associate you preparing to leave with mental stimulation and delicious treats. Just make sure to put your puzzle away before you walk out the door for your pup’s safety! [Dog casino puzzle]([Instagram via @Jasper.Cuddles]( Villain 4: Speed Eating If your pup scarfs down their meals, it can lead to an upset belly. Consider feeding them with a puzzle toy! Hidden compartments will slow ‘em down, reducing choking hazards and elongating meal time! [Dog tornado puzzle]([Via BarkShop Customer - Holly B.]( When one of the villains is about to attack, just whisper “puzzle toy” three times into the wind, and a toy will fly through your window. If for whatever reason that doesn't work, you could just check out our collection of BarkShop puzzle toys. Y’know, that might be the easier option. [barkshop]( Lori: Writer, Has a puzzle toy for every day of the week. Cosmo: Lori's Dog, Never bored. Never unentertained. Tazz: Editor, Needs some puzzles to sharpen her mind. Was this email forwarded to you and now you want more? [Click here to sign up for the BarkShop newsletter](. ©Bark, Inc. All rights reserved. 221 Canal Street, Floor 2 New York, NY 10013 Stop getting cute dogs in your email? [Unsubscribe](