West Paw Zogoflex Small Tux Tough Treat Dispensing Dog Chew Toy

My mom introduced the Tux to me by placing some goodies (peanut butter, kibble, wet food, baby food, goat milk yogurt, etc.) inside the opening and freezing it. I couldn’t resist. A month later, my body and appetite have grown and mom thinks the small amount of food in the Tux would just aggravate me so...I now use it as a toy and run after it outside. Outside because I can get a little rambunctious. ~Hacksaw~

This line of West Paw toys is by far the most superior in terms of frozen enrichment. I like to fill these with kibble, salmon, sardines, baby food, chicken, or any number of other dog friendly ingredients. Add a little water and freeze. These are also great for dogs who are new to enrichment or get bored easily. West Paw also has a replacement program if your toy becomes damaged (you have to contact them directly through the WP website).

Wish it was a little more flexible to be able to stick treats inside. I suppose it would do better with a spreadable treat.

I like this toy because you can make it really easy to get the treat or you can stuff it in to make it more difficult to get. I have two dogs, a bichpoo and a shichon. The bichpoo figured out really fast that flipping the toy over dispensed small treats. The shichon still hasn't figured that out, she prefers handouts and not enrichment toys, so the bichpoo gets this toy. This has a hard rubber texture (it is not very stretchy) and seems durable. I have put pieces of an apple in and I stretch open the top as far as I can (see photo) and jam in a piece. If I get it in good, it takes my dog about 2 hours to get it out. She licks and chews until she eventually gets the apple out. I have put in small I like this toy because you can make it really easy to get the treat or you can stuff it in to make it more difficult to get. I have two dogs, a bichpoo and a shichon. The bichpoo figured out really fast that flipping the toy over dispensed small treats. The shichon still hasn't figured that out, she prefers handouts and not enrichment toys, so the bichpoo gets this toy. This has a hard rubber texture (it is not very stretchy) and seems durable. I have put pieces of an apple in and I stretch open the top as far as I can (see photo) and jam in a piece. If I get it in good, it takes my dog about 2 hours to get it out. She licks and chews until she eventually gets the apple out. I have put in small treats, but she just keeps flipping the toy until they fall out. Note in the picture that the ball ends are blocked on the inside, so the treat stays sort of in the center. … more

My two little dogs love this toy. They do figure it out relatively quickly, but they sometimes return to it later. A new favorite.

I am forever looking for new toys to stuff full of treats to keep my gremlins busy and give them some enrichment while I am busy with school or work. Kongs work, as do other stuffables, but a board and groom I used to work at sold West Paw products and I was always intrigued. This toy looked perfectly up to the task, so I decided to give it a try despite the higher price tag, and I am glad I did! All three of my dogs love it, and it is easy for them to carry around. Additionally, it has just enough of an opening to allow them access to the treat without being too narrow or frustrating like certain toys turned out to be, but still presents a challenge and keeps them busy for a while. One of I am forever looking for new toys to stuff full of treats to keep my gremlins busy and give them some enrichment while I am busy with school or work. Kongs work, as do other stuffables, but a board and groom I used to work at sold West Paw products and I was always intrigued. This toy looked perfectly up to the task, so I decided to give it a try despite the higher price tag, and I am glad I did! All three of my dogs love it, and it is easy for them to carry around. Additionally, it has just enough of an opening to allow them access to the treat without being too narrow or frustrating like certain toys turned out to be, but still presents a challenge and keeps them busy for a while. One of mine (Fox Terrier mix-Super Mutt thing) is a pretty aggressive chewer and has yet to put a dent in this thing, so I am pleased with the durability. It is super easy to clean, which is a mega bonus. … more

My dog loves trying to get out the treats! Great for busy work and teething!!!

I wanted to love these, as they started out great. I have two labs who are both pretty heavy chewers, and they LOVED playing with these. My one year old lab would throw it and chase after it as it bounced, too cute! But one day I saw that it had almost one of the nubs chewed off. That was a bit scary because they could have swallowed it. I watch them every time I give them a new toy to see how it holds up and these did great for a few months. Too bad they didn't last longer.

Love that chewy ships so fast! I ordered the small thinking it’d be a great treat toy to keep my 15lb maltipoo busy. I was pleased to see that it wasn’t too large (I was worried it would be too large/ heavy) BUT I thought the knobs were hollow. They are not. Only the center is hollow and way too large to hold any treats we have. I also ordered the Kong wobbler and the barnacle toy and those keep my dogs busy for longer.. especially the barnacle toy.

Mix pumpkin, yogurt and various small treat and fill with a spoon, freeze. Some of the other freezer types have small openings and are hard to fill. Easy to clean, also.