Treat Dispensing Slow Feeder Toy

Description

An interactive slow feeder your dog has to work for

Ten minutes of problem solving tires a dog more than a walk round the block. This treat dispensing dog toy holds a portion of kibble and drops a few pieces at a time as your dog noses it around.

Why puzzle feeding helps

Dogs are built to work for food. A bowl removes that entirely, which is part of why bored dogs chew skirting boards. A puzzle dish for dogs gives the same meal a job attached to it — useful for rainy days, crate rest and dogs who settle badly in the evening.

What you get

• Adjustable opening so you can make it easier or harder
• Weighted anti-tip base that rights itself
• Holds a full meal of most dry foods
• Quiet on hard floors compared with hard plastic rollers

Start easy

Set the widest opening for the first few sessions so treats fall out quickly and your dog learns the game. Tighten it once they have the idea. A dog who gets nothing out in the first two minutes usually gives up and walks away.

Supervise the first few goes

As with any food toy, watch the first couple of sessions and take it away if your dog starts chewing the toy rather than working it.

⚠ Wash before first use.
Rinse in warm soapy water and dry before your dog’s first meal. If your dog has only ever eaten from a flat bowl, put a smaller portion in for the first few days — the point is to slow them down, not to frustrate them.