Monday, October 17, 2011

The IQube

I wanted to share our experiences with Finn's new toy.  I bought this IQube after some of you fine folks suggested Finn's brain needed a little stimulating while we were at work.  My one concern about buying it was that some of the reviewers said it was too easy for their dogs, but I figured we'd give it a try...

We introduced Finn to the game, showed her each ball, that they all squeaked and that we were putting them in the cube.  We did this about three times.


So, at first, Finn just brought it around from room to room.


Then she gnawed at the openings where she was supposed to be 
digging for the squeaky balls.



Then she tried to push the balls out of the slots instead of trying to pull them out.



Then she almost gave up.


Then at last, a small victory!  One of the balls is out.  I can't really foresee Finn ever trying to get the other balls free while she can squeak and play with one.  I even started to hide the one ball she got out so she would go dig for the others, but she caught on to me.  She loves the munching and the digging in something new though and she hasn't destroyed it yet, so everyone is pleased!
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26 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh Finn that looks like a fun toy - poor sweet Freddie would have just given up but Haylie would love this - im just afraid she would rip it to shreds.
    What is that green sole looking thing in your picture? is that a toy?

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  2. SteweyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    So far, so good with the new toy!
    Stewey

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  3. Thor and JackOctober 17, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a cool toy! You did very well, Finn!

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  4. jenOctober 17, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    That look like a really fun toy!!!
    Finn is adorable:)

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  5. ScooterOctober 17, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hey Finn!
    Wow, what a pawesome new toy! I bet you have hours of fun with this. Great job!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  6. WhisppyOctober 17, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    That's such a fun toy! But, how long will it be able to withstand the chewing and gnawing from you?

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  7. Boondocks Love Shack PackOctober 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    KUDZU would LOVE such a thing... he's all into figuring out how things work. Me?? I'd chew it for two minutes and then go find something else to do. Yep, that's how I roll over.

    AROOOOF!
    Boondocks and The Love Shack Pack

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  8. How Sam Sees ItOctober 17, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    We've got one of those - Sam get's the balls out and Monty steals them. It helped develop teamwork between the two!

    Sam

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  9. Frankie Furter and ErnieOctober 17, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    FINN... GiRRRRRRRL... THAT looks like a REALLY FUN toy!!! You are very smart to try all the PAWsible ways of making it work fur you!!! I know you will have a blast with it!

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  10. Kari in AlaskaOctober 17, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    My pups would get frustrated and tear it apart!

    Stop on by for a visit!
    Kari
    dogisgodinreverse.com

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  11. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    That does look like a lot of fun! :D

    xo
    Luna

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  12. The Adventures of the LLB GangOctober 17, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Wow...Jakey would LOVE that toy!! Time to get Mama to the doggie toy store!!

    Smileys!
    Dory

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  13. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oh Finn I thinks that you did a pawsome job of it! sheesh, what do the Pawrents want huh? Of course you didn't get all the balls out, you is saving them for later right?

    woos, Tessa

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  14. 2browndawgsOctober 17, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    That looks like a fun toy!

    the 2 brown dawgs

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  15. WyattOctober 17, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Oh boy, toys for the thinking dog! I probably would have just torn it apart to get to the prize!

    Wyatt

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  16. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    That looks like a fun toy sweet Finn. Hugs and nose kisses

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  17. The Daily Pip October 17, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Nice work, Finn!

    Your pal, Pip

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  18. MeekaOctober 17, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    If it squeaks then it must be good to chew.

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  19. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 3:52 AM

    Sounds like a real hit! Enjoy your mental stimulations Finn! :)

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  20. MackOctober 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    We love our IQube! I think the funnest part is destroying the little balls inside!

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  21. Sheltie TimesOctober 18, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Finn it looks like that toy wore you out.

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  22. SoggibottomOctober 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Young Finn
    Soggibottom Cottage thinks you are one well love dog :-) x x x luvs from Freya too X

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  23. LeslieOctober 18, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Bella LOVES this toy. I, on the other hand, a bit less so. She's gotten so good at getting them out, that it takes me longer to put it back together than it takes her to pull it apart. I think she thinks that's the point. :]

    I'm glad Finn likes it. :)

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  24. Kirsten (peacefuldog)October 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Looks like she did very well with it! Not all dogs love toys that have no tasty aspect--you must be very proud of her :)

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  25. bichonpawzOctober 19, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    How cute!!! Looks like she did quite well with this new toy! At least it is something new that will keep her amused! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

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  26. Lassiter Chase and BenjaminOctober 22, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Finn, what a cute toy. Glad to hear you didn't destroy the toy yet! Give it time, I'm sure you will destroy it in no time!

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