Brightkins Football Treat Dispensing Dog Toy, Multi Color, 8.19 x 5.24 x 3.46-in

I have a hard time reviewing toys that are centered around somewhat specific engagement expectations. Some dogs are more inquisitive, insistent, committed. My two are smart and quick to pick up on the 'trick' to rewards during games. They both were all about the football when I had treats in it. Sidenote: my big guy is allergic to Life so his treat options are very limited. Further narrowed down by a size that wouldn't be too big or too small for use inside the football. I ultimately opted for apple, carrot and blueberries. These worked well <DO NOT use blueberries if on a rug!!> and kept them engaged for a few moments. Once the treats were gone, so was any further interest. Thus began the dual staring contest burning holes through the stoopid hooman's soul in efforts for more tasty treats. The anxiety this provoked within them could very well have outweighed the enjoyment of the game. But who knows? I'm just the stoopid hooman. After discovering the joy of the toy came through additives, as soon as they were gone, the vessel became useless. I think over time it would've become a somewhat frustrating race to just get to the treats already. Impatience. Especially with the dummy subjecting them to a now unacceptable delay. It would easily provide a far more stimulating and interactive experience for so many others' pooches if they aren't as quick to clean house. A hair less sanity loss upon smelling any type of food substance coming in their general direction. I would suggest it to be too large for smaller dogs. Simply because the outer shell is pretty rigid with little give for smaller choppers. The rubber-ish material used is surprisingly thick and makes it feel quite durable. It's not thin, pliable rubber, nor is it hard plastic or nylon. It has a pleasant tactile feel to it. Again, coming from an oft disappointing hooman. It has a touch of a 'grippy' feel that allows it to roll and not slide over hard floors that is a huge five star idea. I honestly feel a good if not great portion of the canine consumers will enjoy the football. The smaller subset of hooligans, tricksters and manipulators may become irritated with it over time. I'm personally acquainted with this sect. Mommy's Little Monster(s)! Okay....heres the bad and the ugly. The bad: if there are food sensitivities, treat options become extremely limited without getting in the kitchen and creating something yourself to fit. The uuugly....there is no good way to clean the inside of this thing. Or retrieve a potentially stubborn bit trapped inside. As I mentioned, I used fruit. Anything I put food products in needs to be able to be scrubbed and cleaned properly. This may somehow be achieved, but you wouldn't be able to tell because you can't see inside. There is a circular groove around one end of the football that I had initially assumed would come off somehow. Allowing for filling with treats, as well as proper access for cleaning. However, it does not. And what a micro-organism dream real estate offering! I questioned deducting two stars but took into account I may be more sensitive to this than others. So devil's advocate deducted one. In the end, for the majority of stoopid hoomans and their masters, I think this could be a fun, long lasting source of entertainment.