Starmark Treat Dispensing Bob-a-Lot Dog Toy

Our border collie just turned 1 year old and after eating all of her meals with a food ball dispenser, she was bored and refused to eat with them any more. We used a food bowl maze until we could find something else to challenge her; therefore, slowing her down. Thank goodness this Bob A Lot toy arrived and is a new challenge. She seems to like it and we can put her entire meal in the toy at one time. Where we originally had to use 2 food dispensing balls before. It is best to use all food dispensing toys in a designated area to eliminate food all over the house. We use a playpen (purchased from Chewy) or our screened porch. Between these 3 feeding items, our border collie is happily eating again Our border collie just turned 1 year old and after eating all of her meals with a food ball dispenser, she was bored and refused to eat with them any more. We used a food bowl maze until we could find something else to challenge her; therefore, slowing her down. Thank goodness this Bob A Lot toy arrived and is a new challenge. She seems to like it and we can put her entire meal in the toy at one time. Where we originally had to use 2 food dispensing balls before. It is best to use all food dispensing toys in a designated area to eliminate food all over the house. We use a playpen (purchased from Chewy) or our screened porch. Between these 3 feeding items, our border collie is happily eating again. (SMILE!) … more

I wasn't sure how my 6 mo. puppy would take to this toy but within a matter of minutes, he understood how it worked and has been hooked ever sense. The adjustable slots/doors give you the flexibility to make the game as difficult or simple as you'd like. We do have to pick up this toy immediately after all of the treats have fallen out or else our dog will continue to play with it and bite the yellow cap. The yellow cap is made out of a thicker plastic but it's still fairly easy for dogs to tear up, especially after multiple uses. The picture below is our bob-a-lot after a month of use. Depending on how rambunctious your pup is, this toy can be pretty loud as well but let me tell you, it's worth I wasn't sure how my 6 mo. puppy would take to this toy but within a matter of minutes, he understood how it worked and has been hooked ever sense. The adjustable slots/doors give you the flexibility to make the game as difficult or simple as you'd like. We do have to pick up this toy immediately after all of the treats have fallen out or else our dog will continue to play with it and bite the yellow cap. The yellow cap is made out of a thicker plastic but it's still fairly easy for dogs to tear up, especially after multiple uses. The picture below is our bob-a-lot after a month of use. Depending on how rambunctious your pup is, this toy can be pretty loud as well but let me tell you, it's worth it. I 100% recommend and will buy another one if this one falls apart over time. … more

I got this to slow down meal time and it works, but it actually slows me down more than the dog. I am able to fit 2 full cups of food in, but have to use a funnel and poor slowly to get it all in there. You can't take it apart, so I am worried about the cleanliness over time. Apart from all that though, it works exactly like it's intended. My pooch learned how it works pretty quickly, but he still has to work for his food. Unfortunately, I don't think he has a very good nose, because he leaves little bits of kibble all over the room.

My dog loves this toy! He has another food dispensing toy that is just a ball. The ball provides more play time than this toy, but this still gives him an engaging activity to do. I found that sometimes if I close the opening to make it harder, the food won't come out. But open it up even just a little more, then it's too easy. But, it's still pretty entertaining for my dog! Maybe I will experiment with bigger treat pieces instead of his kibble to make the fun last a bit longer. My dog is 13 pounds and not super rough with his toys. But this does seem pretty durable. It's made of hard rubberized plastic.

I had ordered a Small to help slow down dinner time and my one dog loved it so I decided to get another. The hole to add food or treats into it on the small is a bit too small so i thought the large might be easier. wrong, its the same size. It takes longer for me to fill this toy than it does for her to eat it. Its a great concept, sturdy, and we love the small ones. the large is just too big for my 55lb border collie aaand it takes too long to fill.

This is probably the best toy I have ever purchased for my dog. She loves it, seriously she gets so excited when we bring it out. You can put all sorts of treats or kibble in it and it takes a while for the dog to get it out (the adjustable opening is also excellent). She usually takes a nap after she uses it because she has to use her brain for a good 20 minutes.

I bought this based on my sister's recommendation..her dog loves it. My dog really likes it and has a good time with it because she is very food-motivated. She pushes back and forth, rolls it around, eats the kibble that falls out of it. When I set it up for her, I put half of the kibble from her dinner in it so that she is not getting too much extra food. It takes about 15 minutes for her to empty it and then that's it, just ignores it. It has a heavy base and my dog does not like the sound it makes on the tile, so we have to make sure it is on the rug.

We often feed our one year old lab out of this. It's great at keeping her entertained and working while slowing down her feeds. The only downside, and it's my fault, is that I didn't take it away soon enough the first couple times, and she gnawed the yellow part pretty good trying to get more. She now knows when the food is gone and leaves it alone though.

I purchased this treat toy and was a bit hesitant about Riley even trying to play/eat with it. It is amazing! She loves the wobbler and she learned how it works within minutes. She now earns her meals by getting the food out of the wobbler and she takes time to eat instead of wolfing it down in minutes. It also works to give her exercise as it rolls and spins when she paws it.

The concept is great, it’s durable, and it does what it’s meant to do. However, I would absolutely pay to get a version of this toy that’s more user friendly for the human. 1) The opening to pour kibble into the main compartment is very tiny, to the point that I have to use a funnel, and half the kibble spills while I pour it in. There needs to be a way to unscrew the top piece at the neck and fill it all in one go using a standard sized food scoop. 2) Also, I wish the large toy had a slightly bigger holding capacity (or just make an XL) I can get almost a full cup of kibble in if I really try, but my dog eats about 1.5 cups each meal. If those two things changed I would ditch the food bowl The concept is great, it’s durable, and it does what it’s meant to do. However, I would absolutely pay to get a version of this toy that’s more user friendly for the human. 1) The opening to pour kibble into the main compartment is very tiny, to the point that I have to use a funnel, and half the kibble spills while I pour it in. There needs to be a way to unscrew the top piece at the neck and fill it all in one go using a standard sized food scoop. 2) Also, I wish the large toy had a slightly bigger holding capacity (or just make an XL) I can get almost a full cup of kibble in if I really try, but my dog eats about 1.5 cups each meal. If those two things changed I would ditch the food bowl completely and only ever use this to feed my dog. But also: 3) There should be a way to open this up to be able to wash it. I imagine the kibble dust will build up inside over time and this toy could get really unsanitary. 4) The opening on the bottom is so tight that I hurt my fingers adjusting it. I get that it needs to be tight so it doesn’t slide around on it’s own, but maybe add a little groove or a raised knob to be able to grasp it without having to break my nails prying it open. … more