OurPet’s IQ Treat Ball Interactive Food Dispensing Dog Toy , Assorted Colors
$13.54
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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 : 3.5 x 3.23 x 5 inches; 2.4 ounces
Item model number : 2130010793
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : February 4, 2010
Manufacturer : OurPets
ASIN : B003ARUKU0
Best Sellers Rank: #14,243 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #170 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 two sizes – 3 inches for smaller dogs and 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 recommended.
SLOWER HEALTHIER FEEDING: Slower active eating with this dog treat dispensing ball reduces bloating and helps digestion.
8 reviews for OurPet’s IQ Treat Ball Interactive Food Dispensing Dog Toy , Assorted Colors
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Yahtzee –
Great for keeping dog busy and for rescues
We got our dog from a shelter — we don’t know much about her history, but we imagine that she has never been socialized to play with toys because she has no interest in objects whatsoever. We’ve tried squeaky toys, chew toys, and ropes but to no avail. Other than her Kong (and she only plays with that because she wants the food; she has no interest in the Kong itself), this IQ Treat Ball is the only other toy that she plays with.It took us a day and a couple of meals to teach her how to use it. In fact, we started out by making the toy a bit easier by removing the disk in the center altogether. The disk is still out, but we’ll be sure to add it when we feel that she needs the challenge.I LOVE the concept of this toy because it teaches dogs how to play, using food as a motivator, and allows them to really think and problem solve (especially for older rescue dogs who have never really been taught). My dog started out constantly getting the ball stuck under the couch and between furniture, but she now knows how to navigate around the house and how to avoid these “problem areas.” She originally had no idea how to push the ball around, but now she noses it around eagerly for her kibble.Aside from that, it is easy to open and easy to clean.I see some negative reviews here, which is unfortunate because even though the toy is made of plastic, it IS well-made. (I should note here that my fiance and I have both dropped the ball from kitchen-counter height to the tile on multiple occasions because we’re clumsy, and there are no dents or cracks from the impact.) Even on the packaging, the manufacturer gives you the warning that the ball is NOT for aggressive chewers and should absolutely only be given to a dog under guardian supervision. Giving the IQ Treat Ball to an aggressive chewer, not supervising him, and then blaming the manufacturer for injuries is irresponsible.My dog is not a chewer, and I always watch her while she is playing with this toy, so I think that it’s a great product. If you have a rescue/shelter dog who doesn’t know how to play with toys, I think this is a fantastic start! I highly recommend!UPDATE (7/15/2014): This toy has lasted a whole month since we started using it mid-June. We use it twice a day for breakfast and dinner, and it’s still in good shape. The ridges around the ball do have some minor teeth marks on on them, but that’s something that I expected would happen. As far as I’m concerned, it’s still in great working order.I am ecstatic with this toy because it has functioned as a segue for our rescue. As I mentioned above, she showed absolutely ZERO interest in toys before. However, we’ve slowly started getting her out of her anti-toy-socialization shell, and I think this IQ Treat Ball has served a part in that. We’ve had her for about two months, and in that time we’ve taught her out to play tug-of-war, how to chase after a ball (Very short distances for now, but hey! Baby steps, right?), and how to chew on ropes and other toys. Now, a lot of hard work has gone into shaping these behaviors on our part, but I really do think that the IQ Treat Ball has improved her appetite, not only for food, but for games as well.My original verdict still stands — I highly recommend!
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)
Shelby68 –
Poor design – hazardous
Update:Purchased this 2 months ago and it has now split in two and is unusable and was a waste of money and the “safety” feature is actually a hazard. When it breaks it can create a shard of plastic they can ingest. I’m just glad I caught it the moment it broke or the puppy would’ve gotten it.—————————————I love this ball and it’s my second one for a second puppy like 6 years later. BUT…I hate that the top separates now. I wish I had my old one and hadn’t given it away because there was no need to split it and the description BARELY mentions that this is the case now. My puppy that is now a 6 year old slammed it around I can’t even tell you how hard back then and never once did we have an issue. Now I have to juggle being a dog mom of 2 trying to feed both and a cap that I have to sit down and make sure I match up much more slowly than just screwing it on and off. Very inconvenient but since I don’t know other products and have the puppy now – I have to keep it since I have nothing better.
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!