West Paw Toppl: Puzzle toy for happy dogs

December 06 2023
4 min reading time

Discover why the West Paw Toppl is an essential item for dogs who need more than just physical activity.

In the world of pets, the well-being of our four-legged friends is everything. For dogs that need more than just physical activity, the West Paw Toppl could be the missing link in creating a happier, healthier human-canine relationship. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into why the Toppl is a must-have for dogs that are prone to boredom, separation anxiety, or need to be mentally challenged.

Mental stimulation for a happy dog

It’s no secret that physical activity is essential for the health of our furry friends. But what is often overlooked is the need for mental stimulation. For dogs that are easily bored or suffer from separation anxiety, the lack of mental stimulation can lead to unwanted behavior. The West Paw Toppl offers the perfect solution.

How does the Toppl work?

The West Paw Toppl is an innovative puzzle toy designed to engage a dog's mind. The Toppl is made to be sniffed, tapped and pushed as treats fall out of the hole and roll over the edge.

The Toppl has a domed base so the toy spins when touched. Inside are soft, rounded nubs in a molded cavity that hold treats in place until the dog rolls, pushes, or chews them out. Filling the Toppl with treats mentally challenges the dog and can help prevent boredom and separation anxiety.

Benefits of the Toppl

Prevents boredom: Dogs that get bored easily can waste their energy figuring out how to get the treats out of the Toppl.
Relieves Separation Anxiety: For dogs who have trouble being left alone, the Toppl provides distraction and a positive activity to pass the time until their owner comes home.
Mental Challenge: For dogs that need more than just physical exercise, the Toppl is a great way to stimulate their brains.
Promotes slower eating: Placing food in the Toppl slows down your dog's eating pace, which aids digestion and weight control. The Toppl XL is ideal as a slow feeder.

Combine Toppl's with each other

The inside edge of the Toppl is great for spreading peanut butter, but this ridge was originally designed to lock a small and large Toppl together. Double the playtime and give your dog more challenge by connecting a small and large Toppl together. Sizes S+L and L+XL fit together perfectly. The result? A challenging puzzle that will have your dog racking his brain to get to the treats. By turning the Toppl, it locks and makes it even harder to get the treats out. Then it's a feeding puzzle for real experts!

Filling the Toppl

Everyone is free to fill the Toppl as they wish. Some owners are very creative and share their filled Toppl with the most beautiful pictures on Instagram. To make it easy, West Paw advises to fill the Toppl according to the '3 layers rule':

Place a high quality protein, kibble or favorite treat on the bottom layer that your dog will happily work toward with his nose.
The second layer consists of liquids and spreadable treats. Think chicken broth, probiotics, goat milk, pumpkin or peanut butter.
Top the Toppl with fresh vegetables, nutritious chews or some leftover snack crumbs.

Download the West Paw recipe book for creative and healthy filling ideas.

Toppl Stopper

Happy relationship between dog and owner

The West Paw Toppl is more than just a toy; it’s an investment in your dog’s health and happiness. By adding mental stimulation to your dog’s daily routine, you’re not only creating a balanced lifestyle for your dog, you’re also strengthening the human-dog bond. Instead of struggling with unwanted behavior, the Toppl allows owners to stimulate their dog’s mind in a positive and fun way.

The West Paw Toppl is available at Warmako in various colours and in the sizes small, large and extra large. The Toppl XL is recommended as a slow feeder because it can hold a full meal.

New in the range: the Toppl Stopper

Toppl connoisseurs have been waiting for this for a long time; the Toppl Stopper . The Toppl and Toppl Stopper are the ultimate combination for an unprecedented treat experience. The Toppl Stopper is specially designed to close the Toppl, keep it stable and upright during filling and freezing.

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