Our Pets Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball – Colors Mary Vary – 4″ – for Larger Dogs
$16.50
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OurPets IQ Treat Ball is a fun alternative to slow feed dog bowls that promote a healthy lifestyle for your pet. Add your dog’s favorite treats or kibble in the dog toy ball, only allowing them to eat what is dispensed when they roll the treat dispensing dog toy. It can be filled with treats or kibble and set to the desired difficulty level using the ball’s adjustable interior disc. Our food-dispensing dog toy promotes active feeding, giving your dogs the exercise they need, and then rewarding them for it!
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 4.38 x 4 x 4 inches; 2.12 ounces
Item model number : 2130010792
Department : Pets
Date First Available : February 25, 2007
Manufacturer : OurPets
ASIN : B003ARUKTG
Best Sellers Rank: #15,201 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #184 in Dog Toy Balls
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MENTALLY STIMULATE YOUR DOG: This food-dispensing dog toy keeps dogs mentally and physically active while they play. Available in 4 inches for larger dogs.
CUSTOMIZABLE IQ TREAT BALL: Your furry friend gets smarter as they play with this interactive dog toy ball, learning how to roll the ball to get treats to fall out. Adjust the desired difficulty level using the ball’s adjustable interior disc.
EASY TO USE AND CLEAN: Our interactive treat dispensing dog toys conveniently uses your dog’s favorite dry treats or kibble. It is made from hard plastic that disassembles for easy cleaning. Rinse in warm soapy water and dry after use.
PROLONGED PLAY: This dog treat dispensing ball is designed to limit the amount of treats your dog gets while encouraging more extended playtime. Supervised play is recommended.
SLOWER HEALTHIER FEEDING: Slower active eating with this dog treat dispensing ball reduces bloating and helps digestion.
7 reviews for Our Pets Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball – Colors Mary Vary – 4″ – for Larger Dogs
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sectionop –
Excellent; one of the best out there
I bought the small version of this for my doxie mix and she LOVES it. Before buying this I had looked a lot of the options out there for toy feeders and this and the Busy Buddy Twist N Treat are my (and my dog’s) two favorites.The good:–The best feature is the adjustable opening – this and the Twist N Treat are the only decent toy feeders with an adjustable opening that I’ve been able to find. It’s a big plus since obviously a lot of the kibble and treats out there come in different sizes and with this feature you get to control how difficult the game will be for the dog.–It really does give the dog a good workout – comes in real handy for rainy days or other days when a good long walk is not an option. My dog will keep at it for a long time and looks fairly tuckered out if I let her eat a whole meal of kibble from it. This is a lifesaver b/c she recently underwent heartworm shots and is on strict bed-rest – no excitement, no strenuous activity, walking limited to one block – for 3 months (when the vet explained this I didn’t know how we were going to get through it). This and the Busy Buddy Twist n Treat, which she also loves, are good for giving her a mental workout, occupying her time and expending energy in the absence of regular exercise.–Works great on both carpet and tile floors in our experience. Pretty sturdy; haven’t had it come apart during use as of yet.–One plus over the Busy Buddy is that this thing makes a lot of noise when used – I guess this could be a downside depending on your preference, the reason I think it’s a plus is that when I’m in another room and hear the treat ball rattling around I know the dog is occupied and not up to mischief (she’s got a real talent for getting into things she shouldn’t ;-).The less-than-good:–After just a few weeks the top plastic part is showing very small feather cracks (it’s been banged against walls and furniture legs quite a bit and my dog is a pretty determined chewer), but don’t look worrisome at this point because it looks like the plastic is pretty thick and probably wouldn’t break. I’ll keep you posted, though! That said, I still believe this is one of the best feeder toys out there.Tips/suggestions:–I think it’s in the instructions, but you do need to make it a little easier for the dog at first (esp if s/he hasn’t ever eaten out of a toy before) so s/he doesn’t lose interest. My dog has eaten out of the Busy Buddy for months, so picking up how to use this was not real hard for her. I did still start easy by leaving the opening at the widest option. To make it super easy, you could, as I think another reviewer suggested, remove the inner plastic disc altogether.
Irv –
Entertainment for You — Fun for your Dog
I had seen a friend with this toy for her dog. I asked if I could try it for my two dogs (mini schnauzer & chihuahua/pug mix). My dogs loved it! The only way they’ll stop playing with it is if you pick it up or when they finally realize there aren’t anymore treats available. I now own two of the 5″ (which is really 4″ in diameter) and one 3″. If I know I’ll be gone for a while, I’ll load up all 3 and they’ll have more than enough food/stimulation while I’m out.I am so satisfied with these toys, I looked up the manufacturer and purchased the Large Buster Food Cube. Why? -Simply for variety. The Buster doesn’t get quite as good of a following from my dogs as the ball, but it has its own advantages.The chips seen in another reviewers photo(s)…, this happened to me as well. When inspecting the three IQ Balls I have for my dogs, no chipping of the small fins as shown in the photo(s) changed the integrity of the ball. The chips will most likely happen to everyone if your dog is even somewhat of a chewer. I’m not putting these on display for family/friends to come see. They’re dog toys. If your dog is a fierce chewer, only use the ball as an entertaining feeding option. The Buster Food Cube could be used permanently with the most determined chewers. Please don’t be swayed by those photos. I was a little concerned when I had seen them prior to ordering. Now, I know how inconsequential those chips are and how much those photos make it appear like a potential deal-breaker. Tennis balls and the Kong toy used to be my favorites for my dogs. Now the Treat Ball and Buster Food Cube are the favorites.Treat Ball – Pros——————More fun for my dogs than the Buster Food Cube-Adjustable food dispensing – you can set it to be depleted quickly, the cube will take a lot longer, relativelyBuster Food Cube – Pros————————-Holds more food-A bit more challenging than the ball-Very quiet compared to the ball (you’ll experience a constant rolling until the ball crashes into your wall, furniture, etc. – nothing harmful to either)-Rarely, if ever does it get stuck (with the ball – even the larger size – you may find times when your dog has given up because it has been lost under an accommodating piece of furniture; the cube is truly too large to get trapped)-More durable than the ball – the most determined chewers will not have success destroying this toy*** If OurPets would ever make a larger sized ball (Buster Food Cube diameter), I would buy that in a second. This would keep it from being stuck as often and I would like the increased food capacity, as the cube has.Buster Food Cube Large Size (Colors May Vary)
Jessica Gardner –
My dog loves this treat ball. It took him a little while to figure it out and become interested in it (he started off by trying to chew and lick the top to reach the treats inside), so I removed the white divider to let his kibble fall out a bit more easily. Now he knows he has to roll the ball along for it to dispense his food, I’ve put the divider back in and it gives him a good 30 minutes of entertainment at mealtimes, which is fantastic for me too because it uses up some of his teenage energy and stimulates his brain :)With the divider in, the 3″ ball holds 1/4 cup of kibble, so I fill it twice for each of his meals. My dog is a 17lb terrier cross, and he can pick this size up with his mouth. We probably would have managed with the 5″ size as well.Word of warning: if you have hardwood and tile floors in your house, this can get quite noisy and the ball will skid all over the place. But it’s worth it to see your dog engaged and working for its food 🙂
Constance H. –
i was pleasantly surprised (bought because of the price and reviews) that this is actually a brain teaser! i.e. when you have the treats only at the bottom, the weight makes the opening go to the top and harder to paw out. 10 out of 10 (and good quality too)
Isabel –
a mi mascota le ha gustado aunque la tengo que estar animando y jugando con ella y vigilando ya que la pillo metiendo la lengua en el agujero me gusta pero no la dejaria nunca a solas con este juguete
Gis –
Mi perrito no deja de jugar con ella. Puede pasar todo el día mordisquéandola, entretenido. Buen tamaño para un labrador, buen material, no la puede romper, le cabe completa en el hocico pero suficiente tamaño para no ahogarse o poder triturarla, la puede cargar perfectamente, y correo detrás de ella todo el tiempo. Muy buen producto.
Ronja –
Super Ball, besonders dass man die Größe verstellen kann, aus welcher die Leckerlies kommen ist super. Daher bleibt der Ball eine Herausforderung auch bei langer Benutzungszeit 🙂 Daumen hoch!