Pet Zone IQ Treat Dispenser Ball Dog Toy

I have had this a week and am very pleased with it so far, despite fearing my dog would break it by throwing it around on tile floors. The easiest setting still keeps her occupied for about an hour before she takes a break. I put most of her breakfast meal in the ball, so it works as a slow-feed option as well. For reference my dog is a German Shepherd mix weighing 60lbs, she can just barely fit the 4inch ball in her mouth. She isn't particularly food obsessive, but has enough desire to make this a hit, although it may be more the "ball" that is fun as opposed to the food. She cannot crush it at all. An 85lb+ dog may be able to get enough force to crush the ball if they have big jaws, but it's I have had this a week and am very pleased with it so far, despite fearing my dog would break it by throwing it around on tile floors. The easiest setting still keeps her occupied for about an hour before she takes a break. I put most of her breakfast meal in the ball, so it works as a slow-feed option as well. For reference my dog is a German Shepherd mix weighing 60lbs, she can just barely fit the 4inch ball in her mouth. She isn't particularly food obsessive, but has enough desire to make this a hit, although it may be more the "ball" that is fun as opposed to the food. She cannot crush it at all. An 85lb+ dog may be able to get enough force to crush the ball if they have big jaws, but it's very durable plastic and easy to take apart to clean. I only wish it had a bit bigger size. 9/10 … more

We have a 100lb Labrador Retriever. He is full of energy and tears through every single toy within 10 minutes, tops. He goes through rawhide in the same amount of time. He is 3 years old and we have only ever found 2 toys he could not destroy which he got tired of due to lack of havoc to wreck. BUT THIS TOY keeps him occupied and engaged, gets him moving and he has not been able or interested in destroying. It did take him a full day to understand it. He was not interested in it for most of the first day. Second day though he was searching the house for it. We started out with only the main middle piece and none of the others that make this toy more difficult. That has been very good for him We have a 100lb Labrador Retriever. He is full of energy and tears through every single toy within 10 minutes, tops. He goes through rawhide in the same amount of time. He is 3 years old and we have only ever found 2 toys he could not destroy which he got tired of due to lack of havoc to wreck. BUT THIS TOY keeps him occupied and engaged, gets him moving and he has not been able or interested in destroying. It did take him a full day to understand it. He was not interested in it for most of the first day. Second day though he was searching the house for it. We started out with only the main middle piece and none of the others that make this toy more difficult. That has been very good for him because it holds his attention without being so difficult that he tried to destroy it or gets bored with it. Love love love this toy. … more

My dog Pixie absolutely loves this ball! She gets it twice sometimes three times a day and will chase around for hours sometimes. I like it because it’s a reward system so the more she plays and moves the more treats she gets which is great exercise. My other dog Maya, not a fan and couldn’t figure it out. So just be aware there is an intuitiveness to it. Some dogs will get it and some just won’t. Those that do get it will love it! Pixie is also a super chewer and has yet to break this hard plastic ball. She’s tried! But it’s held up for over a year now.

I bought this for my one year old pup, with the stamina of a toddler on a sugar high, as a christmas present and I wish I bought it sooner. It comes with three removable pieces that represent the difficulty. We’re on month two and still on the easy level. I fill the ball with his dry food and a few freeze dried treats because they have a super strong aroma and he plays with it for what seems like hours. I was hesitant to purchase because he has a habit of bitting into toys and breaking them fairly quickly, but this ball has lasted and doesn’t have a single crack on it. If you have an over active dog or just need something to entertain them you need to buy this. 100% worth the money.

I'm setting this at 5 stars with a likely caveat that the plastic will shatter with too many hard hits. I have a year old lab/pit mix and she needs a lot of stimulation and exercise, mental and physical. We left all three pieces in to challenge her and she sent it careening around the tile happily. It is VERY loud crashing into things. Once she realized the point of it, she was delighted to batter it around to get the treats. She figured out quickly that the rug will help her work systemically, then realized her bed pens it in even better. Sigh. I would not leave her unattended with this because I think the plastic will break with her exuberance, but it definitely keeps her distracted and happy I'm setting this at 5 stars with a likely caveat that the plastic will shatter with too many hard hits. I have a year old lab/pit mix and she needs a lot of stimulation and exercise, mental and physical. We left all three pieces in to challenge her and she sent it careening around the tile happily. It is VERY loud crashing into things. Once she realized the point of it, she was delighted to batter it around to get the treats. She figured out quickly that the rug will help her work systemically, then realized her bed pens it in even better. Sigh. I would not leave her unattended with this because I think the plastic will break with her exuberance, but it definitely keeps her distracted and happy. Plus it's hilarious to watch her skitter around like a loon. … more

We got this ball for our three month old golden doodle. He is full of energy and we needed something to burn him out and simulate his brain. This has been such a wonderful help for us at the house! We give it to him every time he is in his kennel or to keep him busy around the house. My older dog loves the toy too

I got this bc our dog trainer wanted our Boxer pup to have something to think about other than just gorging herself at the food bowl. For lunch each day I put half her food in this ball and she rolls it around to get the other half of her meal. I took the inside pieces out to make it easier for her to get the food out and that works well. She enjoys the play and it’s good for her mind to have to figure it out. I feel sure it’s also good for her digestion since she isn’t pigging out on her food. For breakfast and dinner I put a small chew toy in her bowl she has to eat around. Also recommended by our dog trainer. It’s certainly slowed down her eating, which was needed!

My dog is a 16 lb. Schnoodle. He is unable, or uninterested, to tip this product even after I demonstrate it for him. It does take a fair amount of pushing to tip this product. I have great success from filling a KONK toy with his kibble, soaking it with water, and freezing it. He seems to get a lot of fun from this toy as it dispenses food slowly as it thaws. There is not enough moisture to leave spots of water on the floor. I keep a small size ready for when I am making a short trip, and two larger ones to keep him occupied when I am away longer. He seems to have enjoyed these and continues to play with the KONG toy after I return.

My 23 lb terrier mix dog is in love with this ball. It is used for dinner. It's super strong having withstood fierce backspins crashing off cupboards and doors -- very exciting for the dog. Remove the water bowl and anything breakable from the floor because once they get the hang of it, it's a free for all. To clean it, I just pour hot soapy water in it, cover the hole and shake it. Works great to slow a fast eater down. Your kibble must be small (1/2 inch or smaller) to fit in the ball.

Our little girl has hours of fun pushing and pulling on this awesome little toy. She lives the challenge and the reward of one of her favorite treats (it's her regular food, lol). She's played with it for 3 weeks and it's still as good as new. We enjoy watching her learn control and navigation if something she can't sink her teeth into. Kodos to this manufacturer!!! Thanks to Chewy.com. Great buy, fast shipping and worth every penny!!!!