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Questions, answered.
What makes a toy Level 4?
What makes a toy Level 4?
Level 4 combines multiple difficult elements: deeply concealed rewards, complex access, several types of manipulation, nested structures, or challenges that need sustained persistence.
Does Level 4 have to be a traditional puzzle toy?
Does Level 4 have to be a traditional puzzle toy?
No. A complex fabric or nose-work toy can absolutely be Level 4. We rate what the dog has to do, not what the toy looks like.
Should every dog eventually reach Level 4?
Should every dog eventually reach Level 4?
No. This isn't school. Some dogs love increasingly difficult problem-solving; others are happiest repeating simpler enrichment they already understand. Both count.
How should I introduce a Level 4 toy?
How should I introduce a Level 4 toy?
Make the first round easier than the final version. Expose some rewards, open one section, or teach the hardest part separately. Once your dog understands the logic, give them the full challenge.
What if my dog solves Level 4 quickly?
What if my dog solves Level 4 quickly?
Change the hiding pattern, rotate toys, vary the rewards, or give them a different enrichment format. Familiarity makes even a difficult toy easier over time.



