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Starmark Treat Dispensing Bob-a-Lot Dog Toy, All Breed Sizes (Pack of 1)
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Adjustable treat dispensing toy
- Large chamber fits whole meals
- Weighted bottom wobbles. New adjustment gate on the bottom accommodates a larger kibble size and is easier to adjust
- The Package Width Of The Product Is 5.4 Inches
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Sturdiness | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Durability | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Longevity | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | — | 3.0 |
Chew proof | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | — | 4.4 |
Easy to clean | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.5 | — | 4.1 |
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target species | Dog | Dog, Cat | Dog | Dog | Dog |
material | Plastic | Plastic | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polypropylene | Rubber | Rubber |
style | — | Automatic | Durable | Durable | Treat Dumbbells |
pattern | Solid | Dog | Dog | Dog | Dog |
weight | 0.67 kilograms | 0.68 pounds | 0.33 kilograms | 0.41 pounds | 0.17 kilograms |
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Help keep pets mentally engaged in an activity they enjoy, foster natural hunting and foraging behaviors, and help prevent destructive boredom behaviors. Use with Starmark Treats or kibble to turn mealtime into playtime. |
Starmark Treats are made in USA with edible, highly digestible, ingredients, and no plastics or polymers. These treats can be eaten as a snack, or use them inside the Starmark Mental Stimulation toys. |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Item model number : SMBALS
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : August 2, 2010
- Manufacturer : Starmark
- ASIN : B003YHB8EI
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,967 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #54 in Dog Toy Balls
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Product Description
This new smaller size has all the adjustability of the original Bob-A-Lot. Large chamber fits over a cup of food for mealtime feedings. New adjustment gate on the bottom accommodates a larger kibble size and is easier to adjust. NOTE: Size - Capacity - Pet Weight / Small - 1 1/2 cup - under 20 pounds / Large - 3 cups - over 20 pounds
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Customers like the entertainment value, durability, engagement, quality and mental stimulation of the pet toy. For example, they mention that it's really fun, keeps them entertained for quite some time, it will last forever and that it keeps them engaged and using their minds, feet and mouth. They're also happy with adjustability, and ease of use. Opinions are mixed on size.
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Customers find the pet toy entertaining and stimulating. They say it keeps their pets entertained for quite some time and prevents them from eating their food too fast. Customers also say it's the best toy to keep a puppy busy and that it'll keep them entertained for at least half an hour.
"...dog is eating every day, twice a day, at a relaxed pace, and enjoying it thoroughly...." Read more
"...She loves it! She figured out how to use it and it really provides her with entertainment, as well as slows her eating down...." Read more
"...Very stimulating and entertaining, we got hours of play!Once he became 6 months old this toy had no chance...." Read more
"...She will even keep playing with it when it’s empty, as it’s fun to knock around. She is nicknamed “The Toy Destroyer” and this has held up well...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the pet toy. They say it has been durable, and will last forever.
"...It is well designed, extremely sturdy, and easy to fill. Best of all, my dog loves it!..." Read more
"...It’s a really tough plastic and surprising heavy for a toy, but it needs to be weighted in the bottom to achieve the bobble function...." Read more
"...So, far it is holding up very well and she has a powerful bite. I highly recommend this product!" Read more
"Keeps my energetic dogs entertained. Seems very durable. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers find the pet toy keeps their dogs busy and occupied. They say it slows down their eating and provides great stimulation. Customers also say it keeps their energetic dogs entertained and happy.
"...Excellent design, excellent product, happy dog, and delighted doggy mom! Thank you!..." Read more
"Keeps my energetic dogs entertained. Seems very durable. Highly recommend." Read more
"We use this while we eat dinner. Keeps our dog occupied" Read more
"...It has been a good thing to keep her busy and she constantly goes and plays with it...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet toy. They mention that it works extremely well, has just the right weight, balance, and treat dispensing. They also appreciate the concept and decent product execution. Some say that it's an awesome, bright color palette and that it aids digestion.
"...Excellent design, excellent product, happy dog, and delighted doggy mom! Thank you!..." Read more
"I bought this to engage my puppy. It works well however, as she has gotten older, she gets the food out faster...." Read more
"...This destroys the plastic quickly and will occasionally damage her mouth/gums...." Read more
"...But! It is still a very good product." Read more
Customers find the mental stimulation of the pet toy fantastic, great for keeping pets busy, and making them use their brains and learn. They also say it stimulates their pets between naps and that the amount of stimulation in one setting is great.
"...for a really lengthy time but for her age, the amount of stimulation in one setting is great...." Read more
"...This treat/food dispenser has been great for keeping him busy...." Read more
"...Perfect for the intended use." Read more
"...clear they see it as more than just a food dispenser – it's an exciting challenge that keeps them entertained and engaged...." Read more
Customers like the adjustability of the pet toy. They mention that the openings can be enlarged or constricted as needed to provide more or less treats. Some appreciate the fact that the dispenser is adjustable and easy to fill. Overall, customers are happy with the design and functionality of the toy, which makes it a great choice for any pet owner.
"...The small size is perfect IMO.I like how you can adjust the opening to increase/decrease the difficulty...." Read more
"This toy is almost indestructible. It has an adjustment for how much kibble comes out of it and provides for a good long play time...." Read more
"The reason I purchased the dog toy is that the openings are adjustable. So I can make the toy more challenging if I want to...." Read more
"...You can adjust the opening. It is a little hard to fill as you can only put in a few pieces at a time, so I wish it had a screw off top." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the pet toy. They say it's easy to set up and use, with different settings to make it easier or harder to get treats out. They also say it has an easy learning curve and is simple to set-up. Customers also say that it'll suit their needs almost perfectly, holds a lot of food, and is very versatile.
"...He loves this toy and has learned to control it quite impressively...." Read more
"...It is well made, easy to fill, and the dispensing rate is adjustable! But if he rolls the toy off the rug, it makes lots of noise." Read more
"...Our dog loves playing with it. There are different settings to make this easier or harder to get treats out...." Read more
"...The only downside is she gets REALLY pushy about it and slams it around, and since the bottom is so heavy it can create quite a ruckus...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pet toy. Some mention that it's good for all sizes, dwarf to giant, as well as groups of bunnies. They say it can accommodate different size treats and kibble. However, others say that it just seems too big otherwise. The Buddy is also the smallest, and is not ideal for smaller spaces.
"...This WAY too large for any dog to swallow. Unlike cheap rubber ones, this one is virtually impossible to get traction on to chew...." Read more
"...I’m glad it was because the size is better than I was expecting and it’s a lower price point. It doesn’t seem small at all, more a medium...." Read more
"...I don't know why but you take off the cap and there's a very small little door you have yo rotate open to fill it which makes it difficult and in my..." Read more
"...It is the right size to get “stuck” in areas where he has to problem solve getting it out. (Under a chair bar)...." Read more
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Before I purchased it, my girl would eat well one day, then ignore her food the next day or two, and so on. However, because she is an Aussie, or a working dog by both nature and genetics, she loves having a job to do.
So, now, she happily "works" for her food twice a day--every day--and loves it! And I love it, too. Not only is the item easy to fill, but I enjoy watching her bopping it with her nose or foot, and figuring out creative solutions to getting it out from under furniture or tight corners, etc. And, regardless of how often it gets bopped into furniture, it has done no damage whatsoever to anything. And, given that we have a few pieces of gorgeous Victorian furniture in our living room, this matters to us a great deal!
Best of all, our dog is eating every day, twice a day, at a relaxed pace, and enjoying it thoroughly. In fact, although I still put a little dry food in her bowl, in case she gets hungry before I have the chance to fill her toy, she rarely, if ever, touches the food in her bowl. In fact, even though she sits beside me on the couch while I fill it, she doesn't even touch the wide-open container in which I have the food, despite having it right beside her. Instead, she waits patiently for me to put the toy down on the floor for her. After all, the toy is like a giant weeble (remember those?) that dispenses food, and how much would our kids have loved that, back in the day?
So, I can, quite sincerely, highly recommend this toy! It is well designed, extremely sturdy, and easy to fill. Best of all, my dog loves it! She has several puzzle toys/feeders, but this is the one that she wants to use--exclusively now--because she has not grown tired of it or bored with it. Excellent design, excellent product, happy dog, and delighted doggy mom! Thank you!
(Note: I was NOT given a free toy or asked to write a review. The opinions offered here were not influenced in any way by either the toy's manufacturer or its seller.)
I originally wanted to order the large but only the small was in stock. I’m glad it was because the size is better than I was expecting and it’s a lower price point. It doesn’t seem small at all, more a medium. Check measurements if you’re concerned. The small size is perfect IMO.
I like how you can adjust the opening to increase/decrease the difficulty. I have given it to our pup to play with while she’s out of her crate and I’m working on something, that way I can adjust/help her if she gets frustrated. I haven’t put an entire meal in it, so she usually has it completed it about 10 minutes. It doesn’t keep her busy for a really lengthy time but for her age, the amount of stimulation in one setting is great. As she gets older, I’m hoping I can gradually increase the difficulty and she can play with it longer, but we will have to wait and see.
It’s a really tough plastic and surprising heavy for a toy, but it needs to be weighted in the bottom to achieve the bobble function. It’s louder than other toys and if you’ve got a rough pup, it might do some damage if it were tossed.
I cannot speak to it use in a crate because I haven’t tried it for that. To be honest, I probably won’t because I want our puppy to view her crate as a relaxing place and this toy gets her stimulated and as mentioned, she can get frustrated if it gets too hard.
I saw some reviewers say their dogs chewed it apart. I think that depends a lot on age and when you’re allowing it to be used (supervised vs unsupervised). Our pup gets really frustrated when it’s empty, so I make sure I’m around and can hear that she’s gotten all the kibble out. Then I remove it and give her something else to do. If she were allowed to have the toy once it was empty, I could see her maybe trying to chew it out of frustration. It’s big enough that at her age, I doubt she would be able to chew the tough plastic. Give her another few weeks and that might change, but I won’t allow her to have access to it without supervision to avoid her getting frustrated.
Overall I think if you are looking for something to keep your pup busy and content for a long time, I would look for something else. I feel like interactive feeders like this are great for what they do but once it’s done giving treats or kibble, a dog could become frustrated and chew on it. If you’re looking for something engaging that can be used periodically to stimulate and challenge your pup, I would highly recommend this one!
Once he became 6 months old this toy had no chance. He is a very aggressive chewer. I'm sad to see it destroyed. Well worth the money and the time he enjoyed this. Honestly I'm considering buying another. I wish the top was indestructible. Maybe another shape at the top could prevent this from being destroyed. Just saying.
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Once he became 6 months old this toy had no chance. He is a very aggressive chewer. I'm sad to see it destroyed. Well worth the money and the time he enjoyed this. Honestly I'm considering buying another. I wish the top was indestructible. Maybe another shape at the top could prevent this from being destroyed. Just saying.
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All the reviews rating this low and posting images of their dog destroying the toy displays the lack of supervision and negligence from the owners .
Like most toys, it should not be left unsupervised. If the dog destroys the toy, it's absolutely the owners fault, not the dog or the manufacturer.