Treat/Food Dispensable Toys

Brittany · 11-17-2009, 01:36 PM

I want to start feeding the dogs at least 1 meal from a dispensable toy so that it takes longer and they aren't wolfing their food down in 1 minute. The problem I am having is finding a good one. They are both eat Blue Buffalo and the food is really small. Most of the dispensables that I have found the wholes are so big I don't think it would be much of a challenge to get the little bits of food out of the toy. Is there anything out there suitable for a medium/large dog that would take awhile? Even the Kongs have a large opening.

**fawkese1** · 11-17-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittany

I want to start feeding the dogs at least 1 meal from a dispensable toy so that it takes longer and they aren't wolfing their food down in 1 minute. The problem I am having is finding a good one. They are both eat Blue Buffalo and the food is really small. Most of the dispensables that I have found the wholes are so big I don't think it would be much of a challenge to get the little bits of food out of the toy. Is there anything out there suitable for a medium/large dog that would take awhile? Even the Kongs have a large opening.

i wouldn't worry about the size of the kibble/hole thing...you want it to somewhat easy for them to get it...remember dogs don't have opposable thumbs...lol...they have to roll and toss it to get anything out....i use empty plastic water bottles too, but you have to be careful the dog doesn't chew them up and eat the plastic...

heres some that i found on amazon, but haven't tried
Amazon.com: Canine Genius - Leo Extra Treat Dispensing Dog Toy: Home & Garden

Amazon.com: Premier Busy Buddy Tug-a-Jug, Medium/Large: Pet Supplies

this one is a kong dispenser...
http://www.amazon.com/Dogopolis-KongTime-Automatic-Dog-Toy-Dispenser/dp/B0009X0MMO/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1258483255&sr=8-7

and this one i do have, and i like it a lot...(clover likes it a lot is what i mean

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Amazon.com: Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball, Large: Pet Supplies

Mikey · 11-17-2009, 02:17 PM

Mine is too hard for Mikey but might work...I agree with fawkese though-something easy isn't a bad thing LOL

This one customizes for size of kibble
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TashaHope · 11-17-2009, 02:33 PM

I cut a slit in a really tough tennis ball once, she likes it pretty good and takes a bit longer than a kong, but not too hard to get out either. Sometimes I use the kong though.

seebrown · 11-17-2009, 05:54 PM

I mix Cannon's kibble with a bit of pureed pumpkin so it sticks inside the Kong better then seal it with a tiny bit of peanut butter, but this is only a treat for when he gets crated. The tennis ball sounds like a good idea. I also use a Kong stuff-a-ball (treat dispenser), which sounds like the same idea as the tennis ball.

Luv2byte · 11-17-2009, 07:30 PM

I got this from Jeffers Pets online, its Chloe's fave:

**Criosphynx** · 11-17-2009, 11:15 PM

I have a buster cube...but none of the dogs could ever figure it out.