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The KONG Wobbler
Wobblers wobble but they don’t fall down
The Wobbler is a KONG-shaped toy and feeder that sits up until your dog pushes it down with their paws or noses. The best part- it then dispenses treats as it wobbles spins and rolls. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging even for the seasoned pooch. Use the Wobbler as an alternative to a dog bowl and help extend meal time and exercise your dog.
The Wobbler is a fabulous toy for playtime providing both mental challenge and physical activity for your dog. The whole family will enjoy watching the Wobbler in action.
Introducing the Wobbler to Your Dog
To start treat dispensing or mealtime feeding unscrew the Wobbler and fill with food or treats. In the beginning make sure your dog observes you filling the Wobbler with food. Screw top on tightly!
Demonstrate the use of the toy to your dog- make it a big event. Let them sniff the Wobbler opening. Push it wobble it and roll it-until some of the food or treats are released. Get excited about the toy- your dog will too! Most dogs will quickly learn to use their nose or paws to move the Wobbler and release the treats. Praise your dog each time a treat is released. Your praise and the treat reward will encourage continued involvement.
It also helps to introduce the Wobbler when your dog is hungry and thus more motivated to work for the treats. Often one demonstration is all that’s needed in order for your dog to catch on. Repeat the process several times if necessary. It’s recommended that you start with a number of high-value small treats for maximum canine motivation and easy dispensing. This method ensures a rapid training period. As your dog gets more comfortable using the Wobbler you can increase the challenge by reducing the number of treats inside using larger treats and/or a combination of large and small treats. However always make sure the treats are not too big to fit through the dispensing hole.
The KONG Wobbler is an excellent alternative to traditional bowl feeding extending the joy of mealtime and preventing unhealthy gulping. Using the same basic instructions as above fill the Wobbler with up to 2 cups of dog food and then screw the top on tightly. Refill as needed. Use the same amount of dog food as instructed on your dog food bag.
Wobblers wobble but they don’t fall down
The Wobbler is a KONG-shaped toy and feeder that sits up until your dog pushes it down with their paws or noses. The best part- it then dispenses treats as it wobbles spins and rolls. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging even for the seasoned pooch. Use the Wobbler as an alternative to a dog bowl and help extend meal time and exercise your dog.
The KONG Wobbler dispenses treats as it wobbles
Introducing the Wobbler to Your Dog
To start treat dispensing or mealtime feeding unscrew the Wobbler and fill with food or treats. In the beginning make sure your dog observes you filling the Wobbler with food. Screw top on tightly!
Demonstrate the use of the toy to your dog- make it a big event. Let them sniff the Wobbler opening. Push it wobble it and roll it-until some of the food or treats are released. Get excited about the toy- your dog will too! Most dogs will quickly learn to use their nose or paws to move the Wobbler and release the treats. Praise your dog each time a treat is released. Your praise and the treat reward will encourage continued involvement.
It also helps to introduce the Wobbler when your dog is hungry and thus more motivated to work for the treats. Often one demonstration is all that’s needed in order for your dog to catch on. Repeat the process several times if necessary. It’s recommended that you start with a number of high-value small treats for maximum canine motivation and easy dispensing. This method ensures a rapid training period. As your dog gets more comfortable using the Wobbler you can increase the challenge by reducing the number of treats inside using larger treats and/or a combination of large and small treats. However always make sure the treats are not too big to fit through the dispensing hole.
Special Features
- Easy to fill and clean as the top quickly unscrews from the base
- Use as a mealtime feeder for dogs that eat too quickly and scarf food
- Give IQ-building fun time to your doggy genius
- Made of FDA food-approved high strength plastic polymer
- Dishwasher safe
- Comes in two size: Small (fits ½ cup of food) and Large (fits 1 cup of food)
Wobbler Mealtime Instructions
The KONG Wobbler is an excellent alternative to traditional bowl feeding extending the joy of mealtime and preventing unhealthy gulping. Using the same basic instructions as above fill the Wobbler with up to 2 cups of dog food and then screw the top on tightly. Refill as needed. Use the same amount of dog food as instructed on your dog food bag.
An excellent alternative to a dog bowl the Wobbler helps extend meal time
Build your pet's IQ and entertain him at the same time
The Wobbler comes in both a large and small size
The Wobbler provides both a physical and mental challenge for your dog
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
105 of 107 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
AWESOME TOY - for our dog and entertaining for us to watch her play
July 25, 2010
By Barry Slater
Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase
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Our 3 year old Australian Cattle dog mix loves this Kong. Once she got the hang of it ( after about 5 minutes ) she chases this around the house with her paws and her snout, growling at it, trying to get her "reward". We sometimes use this with her regular dog food to "jump start" her interest in meals. She has a lot of fun with it and it is very entertaining for us and our friends watching her playing. I have attached a video showing a little of her playtime.
Be aware of one thing - the toy is a little heavy and some hard plastic so it does bang around some.
Be aware of one thing - the toy is a little heavy and some hard plastic so it does bang around some.
77 of 79 people found the following review helpful
By R. Ross
Size Name:Large
Apart from a bully stick, interactive toys that dispense treats are the most effective way to keep my 18 lb terrier mix busy and mentally occupied. We've bought several of them: The Buster Mini Cube (made of *very* hard plastic and too noisy even on a carpeted floor), StarMark Bob-A-Lot (one of the best although it's light enough for him to throw it around and make a lot of noise), and the Premier Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug (also effective but again somewhat light and hard).
Benji has never had trouble figuring out how to play with any of these and although he destroys plush toys in a flash, he hasn't been able to do any damage to these. The problem with all three of them is that they are just too noisy for him to play with in our living room very early in the morning when we want him occupied but our neighbor in the apartment next door is sleeping.
So when I saw the Kong Wobbler online it looked like it might be the best yet. I tried to find the toy in various retail stores, but it is new, and none of them carried it. So I ordered it without knowing anything about it but a photo. I assumed it would be that hard rubber traditional Kongs are made from and that even if Benji threw it around it would be less noisy.
Upon arrival I realized the toy is nothing like what I imagined - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. First of all the thing is huge, which I couldn't tell from the photo. It is almost as tall as the Bob-A-Lot. I'm not sure a dog much smaller than Benji could manipulate it satisfactorily and Kong recommends it for medium to large dogs. It's also made of *very* hard plastic which I think a lot of dogs would find very unsatisfying to chew compared to a traditional Kong. Another drawback is that the hole the treats fall out of is way too big for kibble and unlike the Bob-A-Lot, the hole is not adjustable. I made the hole smaller with scotch tape and the toy works fine.
So why would you consider the Kong Wobbler in favor of the other toys? It's *heavy*. I mean really surprisingly heavy compared to the others. The other toys are light enough so that Benji can grasp them in his front paws and propel the toy across the room where they bang against furniture. It's fun to watch but nerve wracking. The Kong Wobbler is just too heavy for for him to "toss" (although he's giving it his best shot while I type this). So the toy rolls around on the rug rather than flying through the air.
Any of these toys would be great for a dog with a yard. For use in an apartment, I'd give the Wobbler a slight edge. It is also a little bit less expensive than the Bob-A-Lot and the Tug-A-Jug. I can't really recommend the Buster Cube for indoor use. It's like letting young kids play with a baseball in the living room
Benji has never had trouble figuring out how to play with any of these and although he destroys plush toys in a flash, he hasn't been able to do any damage to these. The problem with all three of them is that they are just too noisy for him to play with in our living room very early in the morning when we want him occupied but our neighbor in the apartment next door is sleeping.
So when I saw the Kong Wobbler online it looked like it might be the best yet. I tried to find the toy in various retail stores, but it is new, and none of them carried it. So I ordered it without knowing anything about it but a photo. I assumed it would be that hard rubber traditional Kongs are made from and that even if Benji threw it around it would be less noisy.
Upon arrival I realized the toy is nothing like what I imagined - but that's not necessarily a bad thing. First of all the thing is huge, which I couldn't tell from the photo. It is almost as tall as the Bob-A-Lot. I'm not sure a dog much smaller than Benji could manipulate it satisfactorily and Kong recommends it for medium to large dogs. It's also made of *very* hard plastic which I think a lot of dogs would find very unsatisfying to chew compared to a traditional Kong. Another drawback is that the hole the treats fall out of is way too big for kibble and unlike the Bob-A-Lot, the hole is not adjustable. I made the hole smaller with scotch tape and the toy works fine.
So why would you consider the Kong Wobbler in favor of the other toys? It's *heavy*. I mean really surprisingly heavy compared to the others. The other toys are light enough so that Benji can grasp them in his front paws and propel the toy across the room where they bang against furniture. It's fun to watch but nerve wracking. The Kong Wobbler is just too heavy for for him to "toss" (although he's giving it his best shot while I type this). So the toy rolls around on the rug rather than flying through the air.
Any of these toys would be great for a dog with a yard. For use in an apartment, I'd give the Wobbler a slight edge. It is also a little bit less expensive than the Bob-A-Lot and the Tug-A-Jug. I can't really recommend the Buster Cube for indoor use. It's like letting young kids play with a baseball in the living room
98 of 104 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:Large|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was immediately intrigued by this toy when I saw it as it clearly was designed similar to the CLIX Pyramid Dog Toy but with the very nice addition of a removable top. So much easier to fill! I was excited to try it and see how well it worked.
Unfortunately, what I didn't realize from the photo was how close to the base that holds the food the hole is! You would think the food is all the way in the bottom but there's a shelf inside that it sits on and its not that far from the hole at all (it's at the bottom of the word KONG when you look at the closeup photo). The hole itself is a bit larger as well, so if you have a small dog and are using fairly small kibble/treats, more will come out at a time due to the larger hole size.
Now, for a dog that's never used a puzzle toy like this, they'll still take some time to figure it out. But my dog who has played with other puzzle toys very easily figured out how to empty this one in just minutes (the Pyramid takes him 3-4 times as long due to the smaller hole and how high it is on the toy).
So it depends on your needs, how fast a learner your dog is and how long you want him to spend with the toy. For mine, this isn't really challenging enough. I love the ease of filling it, but really wish they had not put the hole so low.
Unfortunately, what I didn't realize from the photo was how close to the base that holds the food the hole is! You would think the food is all the way in the bottom but there's a shelf inside that it sits on and its not that far from the hole at all (it's at the bottom of the word KONG when you look at the closeup photo). The hole itself is a bit larger as well, so if you have a small dog and are using fairly small kibble/treats, more will come out at a time due to the larger hole size.
Now, for a dog that's never used a puzzle toy like this, they'll still take some time to figure it out. But my dog who has played with other puzzle toys very easily figured out how to empty this one in just minutes (the Pyramid takes him 3-4 times as long due to the smaller hole and how high it is on the toy).
So it depends on your needs, how fast a learner your dog is and how long you want him to spend with the toy. For mine, this isn't really challenging enough. I love the ease of filling it, but really wish they had not put the hole so low.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay
I thought this would be a little more functional than it turned out to be. My dogs just got really frustrated and they just stopped completely trying to get the food out.
Published 19 hours ago by Jill A. Christmas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great distraction
This is a great distraction for my dog on rainy or snowy days that walking is not an option. Putting his dinner in here wears him out and he loves playing with it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by jenna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for mealtimes
I was nervous about buying the Large size; since this toy is HUGE. However, that's the beauty of it; my Labrador can't get his mouth around it to chew it up!
Published 1 day ago by Casey
4.0 out of 5 stars
Some dogs do, some don't
I have three dogs (2 that are 60 lbs and a yorkie) and I got mixed reviews. My two larger dogs have no interest. The yorkie on the other hand, now eats all of his meals out of it. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Andrea Becker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good toy
I have a 3 month old basset pup and this toy has helped to keep him busy at times. I would recommend this product because anything that helps to keep a puppy busy is a great... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Connie Birks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Watch your dog carefully - Very Carefully
I have had this toy for a while and considered it "safe" - a toy my pup could play with without constant supervision. Read more
Published 1 day ago by smokinjj
3.0 out of 5 stars
might have the wrong treat in there
I put kibble for large dogs in it, and it doesn't come out very easily. They don't seem interested. I'll try smaller kibble.
Published 2 days ago by kathy rice
5.0 out of 5 stars
My dog loves this!
My Australian shepherd loves this toy. His eyes light up every time he sees me pick it up because he knows he it going to get to play and get food at the same time.
Published 3 days ago by Tracey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent self feeder, problem solving toy
I don't know if they make different sizes, but I think the large would work for almost any dog. For the owners of this toy who say their dog can't figure it out, put it out for... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Brian D. Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun toy but its too easy to knock the treats out
my dog does enjoy it and it's not a toy he can easily destroy. i see this one lasting us a very long time. Read more
Published 4 days ago by V. Humbles
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