iPet - Smart Dog is a dexterity game for dogs. It has a difficulty grade of 4 Paws. The game is a simple binary computer made of wood in the shape of a laptop. Attached to each of the game’s four sides are eight pull-out plates with openings for treats. Individual plates are blocked by other plates, so that they need to be pulled out in predefined order. Once the dog has solved all tasks correctly the display on the top shows Smart Dog. 

“iPet®” is recommended for dogs’ mental activity. As highly intelligent animals they need an appropriate balance to physical activity (walking, running, agility), otherwise their mental abilities are not challenged sufficiently. This can lead to unwanted behaviour by the dog: aggression, separation anxiety, frustration, destructiveness, restlessness or impatience.

This game trains a dog’s concentration and dexterity, and encourages its natural instincts of curiosity, drive to play and sense of smell. Your dog will love to see you set up the game as it can prove itself to you. This will strengthen the bond between you and your dog as well as its self-confidence. These intelligence games are a meaningful and appropriate activity for dogs that is recommended by trainers and veterinarians.

How to play: 
1. Hide your dog’s favourite treats in the plates’ indents and under the pieces on the game’s top surface. Let the dog watch as you set up the game in order to stimulate its curiosity. 
 
2. Encourage your dog to start searching. Be patient and show it how the game works. For instance, you could show it where a treat is waiting for it, and the order in which it has to solve the problem. This way you can make sure that your dog enjoys playing the game together with you and can solve the task.

3. Initially do not use the pieces. Increase the level of difficulty by adding the pieces on the game’s top surface only when your dog can solve the initial problems without any difficulty. That way your dog is constantly dealing with new challenges, and the game provides a meaningful and appropriate activity that it enjoys.