Nina Ottosson

Pet Smarts

After having two kids, Nina Ottosson found she couldn’t spend as much time training and romping around outside with her dogs as she used to do. So the Swedish designer starting brainstorming ways to keep her pets physically stimulated inside the house while also exercising their mental abilities. Since then, she’s been designing and developing a series of interactive pet toys and puzzle games that you can play with your dogs, cats and other pets to keep them mentally stimulated.

The toys and games are tricky and require physical dexterity, but there are tasty rewards for persevering pets. Treats and food can be planted inside the mazes and puzzles, encouraging pets to explore the compartments and work the different mechanisms in search of something to eat. By lifting blocks and turning discs with a nose or paw, for instance, pets find the hidden treats.

Nina’s toys are engaging and entertaining, and there are different levels of difficulty so you can start simple and increase the complexity as you work with your pet to advance. Supervision is important; the toys are meant to be played with together -- like a board game that you play with your pet -- so you can encourage and steer your pet to success as needed. They’re a great way to have fun with your pets and exercise their inner Einstein.

— Ann

This Grommet cannot be shipped to Post Office Boxes.  A regular street address is required.

Available for shipment to Canada.

• Designed in Sweden
• The splinter-free wooden games are manufactured in Sweden
• The durable child-safe plastic games are manufactured in China
• Stimulates your pet’s brain while reinforcing his relationship with people
• Start by letting your pet watch when you hide treats or food
• Play the games together with your pet
• The games and pieces should not be chewed; please consider the risk of swallowing parts
• Do not leave the game with a pet unattended
• No assembly required