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Latest and Greatest Interactive Food Dispensers
Nicole Wilde | Thu, 03/11/2010 - 11:40
Now that I’ve got a dog again after a year of being dogless, I’ve had the pleasure of revisiting the market for interactive food toys. One of my long-time favorites, the Kong, doesn’t seem to work for very long; for some reason Sierra seems to believe that although she can lick a bit of peanut butter from around the lip of the Kong, if she can’t stuff her entire muzzle in the hole, she’ll never get the food out. No matter how easy I make it, she gives up pretty quickly. My other tried and true choice, the Molecuball, works with dry treats only. Sierra is glad to knock the ball around, but as I don’t feed dry kibble, I use this ball for treats, not meals.
Recently I was sent a new product to check out. It’s called the Aikiou (pronounced “IQ”) Interactive Dog Bowl & Game. It’s sort of a feeding puzzle – the dog has to manipulate various sliders and turn a large plastic wheel in order to reveal compartments of food. Sierra had a fun time trying it out, and I even took some video of the event. For the full blog and to see the videos, visit my Wilde About Dogs blog. I’d love to hear from some of you here on Dog Star Daily on the latest and greatest interactive treats, puzzles, or feeders that your dog is enjoying, as Sierra and I are back in the market!
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