Treat Dispensing Toys: Easy Brain Games for Dogs
Treat dispensing toys are the easiest brain game there is. Your dog nudges, rolls or tilts the toy, and a reward falls out.
Part of my dog enrichment guide. See also: dog enrichment toys for mental stimulation.
What Treat Dispensing Toys Do
Your dog works out how to move the toy, and food or treats come out a little at a time. That turns a snack into a game and slows the pace of eating.
Treat Dispensing Toys From Petsun
The Bear Slow Feeder & Treat Dispensing Toy has a tumbler design that wobbles, and it takes kibble or treats up to 0.78 in. The Robot Slow Feeder & Treat Dispenser Toy flips open to fill and wobbles and tilts as your pet plays. The Oval Slow Feeder & Treat Dispenser Toy holds up to 150 g of dry food.
How to Start With a Treat Dispenser
Fill it with a few favourite treats and let your dog nose it around. Praise each drop, keep sessions short and add more food as your dog gets the idea.
Treat Dispensing Toys Compared
A quick guide to the three styles.
| Toy | How it works | Listed for |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Treat Toy | Tumbler that wobbles | Dogs |
| Robot Treat Toy | Wobbles and tilts | Dogs and cats |
| Oval Treat Toy | Holds up to 150 g dry food | Dogs and cats |
More Brain Games
Pair a treat game with a puzzle: see puzzle dog toys, then read the dog enrichment toys for mental stimulation guide and my daily mental stimulation for dogs routines.
What can I put in a treat dispenser? Kibble or treats that fit the toy. The Bear toy takes food up to 0.78 in.
Does it work for cats too? The Robot and Oval toys are listed for dogs and cats.
Should I supervise? Yes. Supervise new toys and check them for wear.
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Golden Luca is pretty and it has my name and phone number on the flip side.
I bought it for Bao Bei to help him eat slower, also have a unique feeding bowl
He is busy with it for hours and also I can fetch the toy when we want to spend time together
It made Sabar’s meal time more than double and I enjoy watching him eating from his unique bowl
My paw was eating too fast and this bowl helped me to fix this problem
It can keep my cat's busy for a long time, but it should be under supervised I think. Long time playing with it can make them tired!
Maki playing with her ball. 😀
I'm using this stuff to keep my puppy busy and happy everyday.
It keeps my puppy busy for more than 30 mins every time for a meal. and even after that she plays with it around as long as She get tired!
Fun "beginner level" toy. Works for cats too:)
Durable plastic, feels nice.
it is a bit hard on the walls but the cat just watches it. Does not interact with it. The ball works really well for what it is supposed to do.
If it was a bit softer the cat might enjoy it more.
I gave one to a neighbour who's dog loves it. She has a small dog so the size is just right.
Great bowl and such fun. Amazing the difference in time it now takes for my puppy to finish her meals. Much healthier for her! And she loves to play with it once it’s empty
Got this toy for my girl Archie and she absolutely loves it! It’s super durable, keeps her entertained for hours, and the treat dispenser is a fun bonus. Totally worth it
As soon as this ball comes out he gets very excited. The ball allows him to play by himself with the ball. His favourite toy by far.
