PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle Treat Dispenser Tough Dog Chew Toy, Medium

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  • PetSafe’s Treat Meter randomly dispenses treats or kibble while your dog plays; plus, you can trim the flexible prongs to increase the flow of food.
  • Smear cheese or peanut butter into the bone-shaped grooves for even more playtime options.
  • The Busy Buddy Barnacle features 3 treat-dispensing chambers plus grooves that can be filled with spreadable treats.
  • It bounces unpredictably, keeping your pup excited and engaged in play.
  • The irresistible combination of multiple treats and unpredictable bounces means longer playtime for your dog.

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Questions & Answers

5 Customer Questions

What are the dimensions of the size large toy? Thanks!

Answer by Chewy • Apr 17, 2018
The X-Small toy is 3.5 inches long and 4 inches wide, the Small toy is 4.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide, the Medium toy is 5.5 inches long and 4 inches wide, and the Large toy is 6 inches long and 5 inches wide.

What size Busy Buddy treat do we need to fill this toy?

Answer by Chewy • Jan 15, 2019
This toy will hold most small or training-sized treats.

Milo is 5 and half pounds what size should I buy

Answer by Chewy • Dec 14, 2017
The X-Small size is great for dogs under 10 pounds, Small for dogs 8-20 pounds, Medium for dogs 20-50 pounds and Large for dogs over 50 pounds.

Is this toy dishwasher safe?

Answer by Chewy • Dec 03, 2022
This toy is dishwasher safe, top rack only.
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Chewy identifies key considerations with the help of artificial intelligence and our veterinarians.

Durability

83% Positive

Easy to Clean

81% Positive

Size and Difficulty Level

81% Positive

Treat Dispensing Functionality

81% Positive

374 Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sarah on Oct 6, 2025

Safe & Entertaining

My Shiba inu is a picky fella. But, I also need him to be entertained after his dog walker leaves, otherwise, he will be anxious. So I put some of his wet dog food

My Shiba inu is a picky fella. But, I also need him to be entertained after his dog walker leaves, otherwise, he will be anxious. So I put some of his wet dog food in this, and it's safe b.c its not super small like the kongs can be... and it has different holes. It's a great toy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Lynn on Oct 3, 2025

Didn’t think it would be a hit, but

My pups LOVE this thing! It’s challenging enough to hold their interest for 20 mins but they’re still able to get the goodies out. STURDY. Our power chewer can’t

My pups LOVE this thing! It’s challenging enough to hold their interest for 20 mins but they’re still able to get the goodies out. STURDY. Our power chewer can’t make a dent in it. Highly recommend

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Sonya on Sep 14, 2025

This is a really good sturdy toy

The different size Barnacles allow for different size treats and four different size dogs or a growing dog. Additionally the texture of the toy allows for smearing

The different size Barnacles allow for different size treats and four different size dogs or a growing dog. Additionally the texture of the toy allows for smearing peanut butter or a licking substance. All three of my dogs have played with this and love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mary on Sep 7, 2025

Easy to adjust for treat sizes

This is definitely a rugged toy - our lab is a super chewer, and she’s hasn’t destroyed this snack toy yet! I took the manufacturer’s advice of trimming down the

This is definitely a rugged toy - our lab is a super chewer, and she’s hasn’t destroyed this snack toy yet! I took the manufacturer’s advice of trimming down the flaps inside the toy so smaller treats can fall out easier - it’s a great item!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Andrea on Oct 6, 2025

5 Stars from a heavy chewer!

My 75 lb American Bully loves this thing! It’s durable! I also love the fave that there are different size spots to put kibble! Provides a good amount of play t

My 75 lb American Bully loves this thing! It’s durable! I also love the fave that there are different size spots to put kibble! Provides a good amount of play time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Kerry on Oct 10, 2025

Best Toy I Ever Purchased

My dog literally sleeps with this...he now only eats his dog food from it (vs his bowl) and hasn't let it out of his sight since he received it!

My dog literally sleeps with this...he now only eats his dog food from it (vs his bowl) and hasn't let it out of his sight since he received it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marie on Oct 16, 2025

Keeps her occupied

My dog, who is a working breed, is both really smart and has separation anxiety. This keeps her busy when I need to step out.

My dog, who is a working breed, is both really smart and has separation anxiety. This keeps her busy when I need to step out.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By gail on Aug 3, 2025

GREAT toy, but only lasts 3 months

My 70# mutt LOVES this toy, and occupies him for 30 minutes sometimes as he tries to get a treat out of each compartment. HOWEVER, after three months, it is falling

My 70# mutt LOVES this toy, and occupies him for 30 minutes sometimes as he tries to get a treat out of each compartment. HOWEVER, after three months, it is falling apart and i'm afraid he's going to swallow/choke on a piece.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By A on Sep 13, 2025

Looked sturdy

We put some treats in it, but Diesel was not too interested in it. Couldn't get the treats out and then left it alone.

We put some treats in it, but Diesel was not too interested in it. Couldn't get the treats out and then left it alone.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Jun 11, 2025

not as chew proof as I thought

My dogs (GSP's) chewed the two smaller "barnacles" by the second time that they used the toy. It is a good toy, but maybe better for a less aggressive-chewing d

My dogs (GSP's) chewed the two smaller "barnacles" by the second time that they used the toy. It is a good toy, but maybe better for a less aggressive-chewing dog.