Starmark Treat Dispensing Pickle Pocket Dog Toy

This is the second Pickle Pocket for our GSD. He's a strong chewer and his first one withheld for two years (I find that a remarkably long time for our pup!).Clean regularly as mold will form in cracks caused from chewing. We finally replaced when the cracks got worse and mold formed more often.

Unfortunately this is the third Starmark toy we've bought that hasn't really held up with my 1 year old English lab. I am recommending this item to dogs that are NOT powerchewers. Starmark advertises their toys as virtually indestructible but that has not been our case. However, compared to the other Starmark toys we have tried, this one has stayed intact the longest. He has ripped huge chunks out of it while trying to get the treats out but it is still in one piece. I just have to monitor closely to make sure he doesn't swallow pieces. Which kind of defeats the purpose of having a treat dispensing toy.

My foster beagle is a chewer, a big chewer, and I have so much trouble finding toys that he can't break apart and swallow. This is one of the few items he hasn't damaged! He loves chewing on it, just trying and trying to chew it apart. Although they sell their own treats that fit inside the Pickle, you can shove your own treats in there or put peanut butter or cheese in there.

My dog loves her pickle! For long-lasting entertainment, this toy beats a classic Kong any day. My (and my dog's) favorite way to prepare it for a rainy day is to smear a bit of Kong Easy Treat paste or peanut butter down each groove, wedge a few small biscuits or treats into the grooves so they stick in the paste, and freeze it. Where she has a similarly-prepared Kong cleaned out in minutes, this lasts a half hour or longer with the challenge of prying out the treats and cleaning every corner of the three grooves. My dog usually has this toy spotless by the time she's done, but I love that it can be tossed in the dishwasher if needed. I usually scrub out the grooves with a bottle brush and My dog loves her pickle! For long-lasting entertainment, this toy beats a classic Kong any day. My (and my dog's) favorite way to prepare it for a rainy day is to smear a bit of Kong Easy Treat paste or peanut butter down each groove, wedge a few small biscuits or treats into the grooves so they stick in the paste, and freeze it. Where she has a similarly-prepared Kong cleaned out in minutes, this lasts a half hour or longer with the challenge of prying out the treats and cleaning every corner of the three grooves. My dog usually has this toy spotless by the time she's done, but I love that it can be tossed in the dishwasher if needed. I usually scrub out the grooves with a bottle brush and call it a day, since it never stays empty for long. I'm actually ordering a second one so I can always have one ready in the freezer. It also bounces really well and would be fun for fetch, although I'd be worried about losing it in grass with the bright green color, and it floats for water play. My dog hasn't tried to destroy it, but she hasn't put a dent in any of our other Starmark toys and this one feels just as strong and durable. With the wide variety of possibilities this toy offers and the high entertainment value it presents for my dog, I highly recommend this toy. … more

This product is great! We've had it for about 6 months. We gave it to our dog at Christmas to keep her busy for a 12 hour car ride. She couldn't get much out of it the first several times she had it. We started a little easy, just treats or peanut butter (you do have to break up the treats and shove them in the slots). Now we put peanut butter, shove some pieces of treats in, more peanut butter, and then freeze. She gets it when she has to be alone for long periods of time. She usually gets all of it out! Sometimes she saves it for later and brings it around the house. She's only about 30 pounds and she got it when she was around 25 pounds. It was a little heavy for her at first but she carries This product is great! We've had it for about 6 months. We gave it to our dog at Christmas to keep her busy for a 12 hour car ride. She couldn't get much out of it the first several times she had it. We started a little easy, just treats or peanut butter (you do have to break up the treats and shove them in the slots). Now we put peanut butter, shove some pieces of treats in, more peanut butter, and then freeze. She gets it when she has to be alone for long periods of time. She usually gets all of it out! Sometimes she saves it for later and brings it around the house. She's only about 30 pounds and she got it when she was around 25 pounds. It was a little heavy for her at first but she carries it around without much problem. She LOVES to chew, and this has held up! … more

My Lab loves this pickle. Softer treats work better than dry kibble, but kibble works. When the treats are gone she still chews and doesn't destroy it.

I received the pickle and it looks like a good product for my dog to dispense treats however, I didn't realize you CAN'T use regular treats in this product. You. It's order the wavy treats from them to insert or the pickle is worthless. I will order the wavy insert treats with my next order. I wish I had know because the product will NOT work with regular treats. So make sure you order the proper treats to go with this toy.

I have a 40 pound standard Poodle. We need to keep her busy. She doesn't like the treat dispensing toys that she needs to roll around or tip to get the treats. I decided to give this one a try. I fill the slots in this toy with some of her treats and it keeps her busy for 20 minutes or so. (I've even used some of her regular dog food and she's still interested.) I give it to her once a day or every other day. She's always excited to get it. When I first opened it I thought she'd be able to destroy it by chewing on it since it is soft when I squeeze it - but she hasn't. I was surprised since she's able to destroy most things when she wants to. It's got an odd tacky feel to it and it picks I have a 40 pound standard Poodle. We need to keep her busy. She doesn't like the treat dispensing toys that she needs to roll around or tip to get the treats. I decided to give this one a try. I fill the slots in this toy with some of her treats and it keeps her busy for 20 minutes or so. (I've even used some of her regular dog food and she's still interested.) I give it to her once a day or every other day. She's always excited to get it. When I first opened it I thought she'd be able to destroy it by chewing on it since it is soft when I squeeze it - but she hasn't. I was surprised since she's able to destroy most things when she wants to. It's got an odd tacky feel to it and it picks up lint from the carpet and dirt from the yard but it easily washes off. I'm glad I got this for her. … more

Per his breed, my dog has a hard chew/ bite (Lhasa Apso) and I am very pleased to report this toy is indestructible plus it gives him hours of chew time--much needed stimulation and release. The slits are great for placing treats inside for him to work at. We've tried lots of chew toys and other chewing products, and this pickle is the answer!

Our dog loved this toy. Downfall is it says indestructible on it and our lab did damage to it in the first hour. As long as we watch her and take it away as soon as she's done working the treats out it may last awhile. Wouldn't recommend for tough chewers.