Stevensville, Montana
Kibble/Treat Dispensing Toys
Kong Wobbler - Dogs knock it around to get treats/kibble out of a single hole. It's weighted so it bobbles around in an unpredictable way. Difficulty level: moderate
Pet Safe Kibble Nibble - A super easy to fill kibble dispensing ball. A good starter food toy as rolling a ball is intuitive to most dogs. My go to for kibble when I don't have time to fill other toys or use my dog's meal in training games. The link above is to the small option. They do make a larger version but at the time of creating this page it wasn't available. Difficulty level: easy
Pet Safe Barnacle - A super sturdy toy with an asymmetrical design so it's more challenging than the ball. The only thing I don't love about it is that you have to put the treats/kibble in the same holes they dispense from. Difficulty level: hard
SodaPup - Similar to the barnacle in that you fill it via the same holes the treats come out of. Likely a bit easier for most dogs due to it's shape. Difficulty level: moderate
PetSafe Busy Buddy Durables - Despite being the smallest kibble toy I give my dogs (it's little bigger than a tennis ball) it's held up very well in our house. I provide treats or a small amount of kibble in this toy as it doesn't hold much. Difficulty level: moderate
Treat Dispensing Pickle - Okay, I don't have this one. But it's very existence brings me great joy. If you have one let me know how you like it!
Kongs
A dog parent's best friend! Classic red kongs are good for average chewers. Black 'extreme kongs' are recommended for strong chewers. They come is small, large, XL, and XXL. If you are unsure about the size it's best to go a size bigger instead of smaller. (For my 30#, 60# and 70# dogs we only use large and XL). Always supervise your dog with any new toy/chew to make sure that they can't destroy it or swallow it. They also make puppy kongs but they are soft and quickly outgrown so I recommend getting the size/strength that will last your puppy for years to come!
Stuff kongs with your dog's meal or extra goodies like peanut butter, canned food, plain yogurt, canned pumpkin, treats and fruits and veggies. Once your dog is an expert level kong de-stuffer you can store them in the freezer for an added challenge. Pssst buy a few so that you always have a stuffed kong ready for meetings, guests or quiet crate training. Difficulty level: easy to hard depending on how you fill them.
Toppl and Qwizl
Toppl - Sturdy, USA made, and 2 toys in one. You can stuff a single toppl (large for medium/large dogs and small for small breeds) with wet/dry food and treat mixtures to create a long lasting food toy. OR buy both a small and large to put them together for a dry treat/kibble dispensing toy. Difficulty level: easy to hard depending on how you fill them.
Qwizl - Can be used to stuff small treats or smearable foods for a lick toy. Also a great option to extend the life of chews like bully sticks. Thread a bully stick through the toy to help it to last longer and give your dog a solid base to hold while they chew. Difficulty level: easy to moderate
Mats/Slow Bowls
Lickimat - A lickimat is a great soothing tool in slightly stressful situations as well as a great aid for crate training/place training. When fireworks are going off my dog who is scared of them may be too stressed to focus on a kong. She will lick a lickimat because the food is right there and easy to access! As she licks she is soothed and distracted. A tool for various dog training exercises like handling, crate training, and grooming too! Difficulty level: easy
Lickimat Tuff- I don't have one of these as I supervise my dogs with their standard lickimat and put them away right away. But since lickimats are easy to chew up I wanted to share this option. I'd still suggest supervising your dog and putting it away when cleaned off. Difficulty level: easy
Lickimat Wobble - Add another layer of challenge to the lickimat as this will move around while your dog enjoys it! Difficulty level: moderate
Aquapaw Slow Treater - A lick toy with a suction cup! Stick it to the side of the tub during bath time. Arry gives it 2 paws up! Difficulty level: easy
Awoof Pet Snuffle Mat - I made my own snuffle mats but if you don't want to cut and tie 80-100 pieces of fleece... The quality matches the price but it'll do! Difficulty level: moderate
Runda snuffle mat - I have a bathmat that is similar to this that I used as a snuffle mat before making my own. Difficulty level: easy to moderate
Outward Hound Fun Feeder - My go to for meals when I'm going to add liquids or supplements. Easy as a food dish for me to fill! Difficulty level: easy to moderate
Treat Bags
eBasics Treat Pouch - My favorite dog training treat bags have a hinge or magnet closure, multiple pockets and a belt. While this isn't the exact bag I have it checks all of those boxes!
RoyalCare Silicone Treat Bag - If you are worried about your treat bag getting smelly, a silicone pouch may be for you!
Chuckit! Treat Tote - Simple, no frills, holds treats and clips onto your belt/waist band. The kind of treat bag that even my husband will use!
