Outward Hound
checked, early 2026Puzzle feeders and interactive games — the Nina Ottosson line — plus hide-a-squirrel plush and outdoor dog gear.
What changed since our reviews: Now the umbrella for several brands: it acquired the Nina Ottosson dog puzzle line outright and Planet Dog’s Orbee-Tuff rubber toys (2021), and Petstages sits in the same family. Hide-A-Squirrel remains the flagship plush puzzle.
Current line-up
Long-running lines as of early 2026, compiled . Source: outwardhound.com/. Properties, not prices.
| Product / line | For | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hide-A-Squirrel | dogs | Plush puzzle | Stuff-and-seek log with squeaky squirrels; multiple sizes |
| Nina Ottosson Puzzle Games | dogs | Puzzle feeder | Levels 1–4 slider/flip boards; category leader |
| Fun Feeder Slo Bowl | dogs | Slow feeder | Maze bowls that slow gulpers |
| Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff | dogs | Rubber fetch/chew | Acquired line; durable minty rubber balls |
| Invincibles | dogs | Plush toy | Squeakers keep working after puncture |
| Granby Splash Life Jacket | dogs | Water gear | Dog flotation vest |
As reviewed here
Every product of theirs our own guides picked — real coverage from the reviews, not re-checked against today’s shelves.
| Guide | Section | Outward Hound picks |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Best Puzzle Toys for Your Dogs | Dogs | Outward Hound Kyjen 41004 Paw Hide Treat Toy Dog Scent Puzzle; Outward Hound Kyjen 41004 Paw Hide Treat Toy Dog Scent Puzzle; Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel and Puzzle Plush Squeaking Toys for Dogs; Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Smart Beginner Dog Puzzle Toy |
| 10 Best Indestructible Dog Toys that Pass the Test | Dogs | Outward Hound Snake Durable Tough Plush Dog Squeaky Toy; Outward Hound Durable Tough Squeaking Plush Dog Toy |
| 11 Best Chew Toys for Aggressive Chewers | Dogs | Outward Hound Invincibles Plush Frog Stuffingless Durable Dog Toy; Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Treat Dispensing Dog Toy |
| 13 Best Dog Squeaky Toys | Dogs | Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel and Puzzle Plush Squeaking Toy for Dogs; Outward Hound Durable Tough Squeaking Plush Dog Toy |
| 10 Best Toys for Active Chihuahuas | Dogs | Outward Hound Kyjen Hide A Squirrel Plush Dog Toy |
| 10 Best Interactive Dog Toys that Stimulate Them | Dogs | Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel and Puzzle Plush Squeaking Toy |
| 9 Stuffed Dog Toys for Their Amusement | Dogs | Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Toy |
| 8 Great Rubber Dog Toys Your Pet Will Wanna Play With | Dogs | Outward Hound BIONIC Urban Stick Durable Tough Toy for Dogs |
| 9 Durable Dog Toys that Stand the Test | Dogs | Outward Hound Invincibles Plush Snake |