Kong Wobbler vs Bob-A-Lot: Which is Best?
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2024
- In this video we're comparing the Kong Wobbler vs the Bob-a-Lot. Bot of these dog puzzle feeder toys are fantastic ways to feed your dog his dinner while adding mental stimulation and enrichment.
But...which is best? We'll decide in this review, based on my dog Remy's hands-on (or paws-on) personal experiences with both toys!
We'll take you through the pros and cons of the Bob-A-Lot as well as the Kong Wobbler to help you decide which toy is best for your pup! Plus, we'll also dive into why puzzle toys are so awesome for your dog in general.
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We increase the difficulty of the wobbler by putting objects in the item
That's a great idea!
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You can put the kibble in the top of the Bob-a- lot upside down. It makes the kibble last longer too
I fill the cap of the Bob-a-Lot, then screw it on as you mentioned.
I just tried this recently and it's awesome, definitely a nice way to add a bit more difficulty.
You are right. The "K9 Of Mine" presenter missed the point of the baffle under the top.
4:57 in my experience the adjusting button/slider whatever has never worked out. My dog uses his paws (including his dew claw nails) to open it up. So they don't work for me lol. And I try to avoid the adjustment as the little piece usually ends up breaking first.
6:11 awesome review. Very helpful
I don't have either, but the wobbler looks promising from the ease of filling it. And seeing the other comment saying they add items to increase difficulty pretty much sums up the wobbler for me! Thanks for these review. Really appreciate it.
They are equally easy to load if you know how.
Great comparison! I agree, the Wobbler is a better introductory toy (and more resilient) due to the shape, and is great for low frustration tolerance dogs. It establishes using a nose or feet to cause kibble to come out, thus introducing a Bob-a-Lot later makes the process familiar. The Bob-a-Lot has an difficulty adjustment at the TOP area (fill the bottom area first, then load the top chamber by filling the cap and screwing it on), as well as the bottom to challenge your dog as he or she progresses. One note: My former dog did fracture the tip of his premolar on the bottom opening to the Bob-a-Lot. His brother and my current dog haven’t had that problem.
Hey Michelle - that's so cool, I never realized you could fill the top portion too! I'll have to try that sometime.
I've had both. My personal favorite is the Kong Wobbler simply because it is SO much easier to load. But I agree that it's not nearly as challenging. One way to up the challenge is to put a tennis ball (or smaller ball if not using the large size) inside the wobbler to make it harder!
I actually had my boyfriend cut out the piece inside the top of the Bobalot to make it easier to load! I honestly don't know why they have that in there, the cap works perfectly fine to keep kibble inside!
Yeah it's annoying they put the large seal on the top of the Bob-A-Lot. I'll have to try putting a tennis ball in the Kong Wobbler, I love that idea. Thanks for sharing!
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Hello can you help me What's the best toy for my Jack Russell Terrier that he doesn't really like to eat. thanks
Hi Jose - I'm confused, is your dog not interested in food or are you asking about a toy your dog won't eat? Either of the puzzle toys highlighted in this video will be entertaining for your dog, but if he tends to chew I'd just remove the toy after he's finished all the food inside!
There seem to be many dogs chewing the top of the toys from what I have seen on UA-cam.
I am currently looking for puzzle toys for a dog that should be left outside, as some are not so well suited because then a lot of dirt can get into the food. I think this might be an option - if it works on outdoor ground. Do you (or anyone else who reads this) know wether it requires flat indoor floors or also works outdoor?
Chewing the top can definitely be an issue, which is why I'd suggest removing the toy as soon as the dog has finished eating. I could see either of these working pretty well outside. You definitely wouldn't need a totally flat surface for either of these wobbling toys, but I'd suggest letting your dog start out with it indoors or on a flat surface, because you don't want the experience to be too frustrating when they are first starting out.
@@K9ofMine Thank you very much!
How do you wash the Bob a lot? The wobbler can be put in the dishwasher.
I just close up the holes and let a hot water and soap mixture sit in it for a while, then rinse out with warm water. That usually does the trick! It does stink the Bob-A-Lot isn't dishwasher friendly. :(
TIP: Spray the tip so he learns not to bit it. :) And he will never pick it up!
I don't mind him picking it up, I think it's clever. And I don't want him associating the toy with anything negative. But I see what you mean.
@@K9ofMine Negative is always good as long as it done properly. :) If your dog keep barking what do you do?
@@sorrowinchrist3387 You mean punishment? Can’t agree there. If my dog is barking at me I figure out why and address the issue. Usually with Remy, if he’s barking at me it’s due to boredom or frustration because hjs needs are not being met. So, I meet his needs! Behavior like nuisance barking doesn’t come out of nowhere - there’s always a reason.
@@K9ofMine You have a child she screaming in the shopping center what do you do? :) This will help. Do you give her what she wants? This require not hitting or shouting. But will require negative reinforcement to teach the child.
I feel you have bad experience with the word negative meaning violence. You dont use violence on the dog that is not what i mean. But you do use negative reinforcement in a good way that helps your pet. You don't use positive reinforcement that is the wrong Technique.
Then you have not exp a very disruptive dog and your dog command you. Instead of you being the one in charge as Remy will just bark and you will come all the time.
If my child was screaming in a shopping center, I would put in some effort to understand why. When I had melt downs as a child, it was because I was exhausted or overwhelmed. So, I would assess what the child needed and get them to a location where they wouldn’t need to feel like screaming.
I do not associate “negative reinforcement” with violence because that’s not what that term means. Negative reinforcement occurs when something unpleasant is taken away in order to increase the likelihood of the dog’s desired behavior.
I’ve used negative punishment plenty of times - taking away a good thing from Remy when he displays a behavior I don’t like. But I don’t support reprimanding a dog simply because you were unable to meet their needs and care for them appropriately- as is the case with dogs who are destructive or excessively barking due to boredom.