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Omega Paw Tricky Treat Ball, Large
- Large vinyl treat-dispensing toy entertains your dog for hours
- Soft, pliable textured vinyl surface made for easy gripping
- Insert treats, which fall out during playtime
- Easy to fill
- 5 inches in diameter
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 5 inches; 9.88 ounces
- Item model number : TTLG
- Department : Toys
- Date First Available : November 23, 2010
- Manufacturer : Omega Paw
- ASIN : B0002DK26M
- Best Sellers Rank: #34,997 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #441 in Dog Toy Balls
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This challenging ball entertains big dogs for hours. Insert dry food or treats in the Tricky Treat Ball and as a pet plays, treats are dispensed.
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Tricky Treat Ball
This challenging interactive ball will entertain your dog for hours. Simply insert your dog's favorite dry food or treats into the ball. As your dog plays with the Tricky Treat ball, it will dispense treats keeping your dog focused and entertained.
Available in Small, Medium and Large
There is the perfect Tricky Treat Ball for your dog! Choose from Small, Medium or Large and watch your dog play!
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Durability | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.4 | — | 4.6 | — |
Chew proof | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.6 | — |
Longevity | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — |
Sturdiness | 4.0 | 3.8 | — | — | 4.6 | — |
Sold By | — | ex-zy | LIDLOK | FishGLAD LLC | NOAIDA | Fable Pets |
target species | Dog | Dog | Dog | Small and Medium Dogs and Cats | Dog | Dog |
material | Vinyl | Rubber | — | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Polypropylene | — | — |
pattern | — | — | Dog | — | Solid | Dog |
weight | 280 grams | — | 0.36 kilograms | — | 485 grams | 2.89 ounces |
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Customers like the stimulation, quality and softness of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it's a great brain stimulant, keeps their pup busy and the material is soft. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, value, ease of use, and size.
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Customers like the stimulation provided by the pet supplies. They say it is a great brain stimulant, and provides entertainment for their pets. Some say it exercises and stimulates the dog, and is great for energetic puppies. That said, some complain that it is not a chew toy.
"...(or any of the same design) is the one that continually and safely engages my active, intelligent, always-hungry little dog...." Read more
"...It prolongs the process, and provides entertainment for them (and us)...." Read more
"This is a great treat ball. It is entertaining for my dog, who barks at me at the same time every day to play with it!..." Read more
"...great for energetic puppiesCON:- not a chew toy!!! only dispenses treats...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet supplies. They say it's nice, pliable, and awesome. They also say it’s designed really well and is great for mental enrichment. Customers also mention that it’ll safely engage their active, intelligent, and always hungry little dogs. However, some customers report that the product is made of a smelly plastic.
"...Quality, sturdy toy that will withstand lots of action." Read more
"...is the one that continually and safely engages my active, intelligent, always-hungry little dog...." Read more
"...you want, and it exercises and stimulates the dog and gets you some time to yourself Cons" Made of a smelly plastic (I struggled with this),..." Read more
"...dog must be supervised.- treat opening is too wide. smaller treats fall out too easily. bigger treats increase the difficulty level..." Read more
Customers like the softness of the pet supplies. They mention it's made of soft plastic material that's not loud on hard. Some say that the toy is a little difficult to fill. However, most are satisfied with the material.
"PRO:- soft, lightweight material (can't hurt anyone's toes)- quiet toy for dog owners who work from home-..." Read more
"...Very pleasing - not at all like rubber. It is a little difficult to fill though...." Read more
"...It's also a flexible, thinner material than the exterior of the ball...." Read more
"...This circles back to why the material is perfect; had this been a heavy toy, or made out of a hard plastic, this would drive me insane to hear the..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the pet supplies. Some mention that it holds up well, lasts a long time, and is made of tough rubber material. However, others say that it's not very durable and won't stand up to heavy chewing. The toy has a strong plasticy smell and won’t last long unless you are careful to remove it after.
"...Quality, sturdy toy that will withstand lots of action." Read more
"...As far as chew proof, durability, and longevity go, it will eventually wear out...." Read more
"...Very well made. I have had one for twelve years. I buy them as gifts. At this price, it's a must-have!" Read more
"...more careful with his toys now that he is older, this ball is not very sturdy...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the pet supplies. Some mention it's worth the money, a great buy, and a totally self-sufficient toy. However, others say that it was a waste of money and barely above barely useful.
"...All in all great treat ball and definitely worth the money! Glad it was affordable enough to order another one after we learned from our mistakes :)" Read more
"...Not the best toy but not the worst either." Read more
"...Great buy!..." Read more
"...Nice try Omega but this toy is just barely above barely useful. It seems yet another design change is in order." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pet bowl. Some mention it's a great size for their soon-to-be-large pup, and very easy for him to pick up, throw, and shake to get the dry dog food/kibble. It comes in different sizes to accommodate different size pups, and it doesn't make a huge racket against hardwood floors. Others say that the size large is not very large, but perfect for their dog, and the Buddy is also the smallest. You can only fit 1/4 to 1/3 cups of food in here, but be warned it is small enough to get trapped. Some customers also mention that the product is too big for them to pick it up easily, but he herds it around, growls at it, and is a little bit too tall.
"...This is pretty big so hard to really chew it to bits- our original one got punctures but never got eaten up- like every other plastic toy I've..." Read more
"...The large size is large enough that it doesn't easily get lodged beneath couches or other things, and holds about a cup of food...." Read more
"...It is really big - and my dog is big. So not sure how a small dog would handle it...." Read more
"...It's a great size for him to pick up, throw and shake to get the dry dog food/kibble out of. He'll use his nose and roll it down the hall way...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the pet supplies. Some mention that it's not overly challenging, but is enough to get their dog's brain. They also say it'd be easy for their dog to learn to use, and a good middle-ground difficulty. However, others say that it was frustrating for her in its original form, and that the progression of difficulty was reversed.
"...It prolongs the process, and provides entertainment for them (and us)...." Read more
"...because it has craters like the moon, which makes it easy for my dog's smaller mouth to grab it in any orientation...." Read more
"...furious when my dog pushes it and it is so small, it often goes under a piece of furniture so that my dog can't reach it...." Read more
"...What makes this toy so challenging and long-lasting is the way the hole is designed...." Read more
Customers are not happy with the chewability of the pet supplies. They mention that it's not meant for constant chewing, and it gets ruined easily. Some say that the product is not chew proof and is not a chew toy.
"...great for energetic puppiesCON:- not a chew toy!!! only dispenses treats...." Read more
"...Cons" Made of a smelly plastic (I struggled with this), aggressive chewers may demolish it, and your dog like mine may keep bringing it to you to..." Read more
"...My dog gets all worked up at the ball and gets very aggressive with it because of the loud noises it makes...." Read more
"...Helps him slow down eating and actually chew his food. Great for mental enrichment as well...." Read more
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What I normally do with this treat ball is put a few highly scented, narrow, two-inch long treats inside that will remain for a long time because it's hard to get them oriented to fall back out. Those treats are the reason my dog will pick the ball up and roll it around, and will chase it down inside or out. Additionally, I like to put her dry dog food to the ball as needed. She eats small-sized kibble. Normal kibble fits, too, and takes longer to fall out. If she seems more agitated than usual, working on the ball will help my dog get that negativity out of her system. Some days she just wants to play more or have something challenging to do so the ball is a positive energy and mental outlet. Because she picks the ball up and drops it, rolls it all around the house, and chases it when it's tossed, she actually spends hours doing something she enjoys!
I've learned that I need to keep the treat ball away from my other dog who is a 45 pound Lab-Border Collie-Whippet-something mix unless she's just chasing it. For some reason, she doesn't want to roll the ball around but just wants to get at the treats by digging them out with her teeth as if it were a Kong. She made serious teeth marks in it and nearly ruined the tube that makes up the funnel-like awesomeness of this dog toy. To me, this ball is like an exaggerated golf ball minus so many dimples. There is a tube in one of the dimples that goes into the inside of the ball and leaves about one inch of clearance for treats to fall in and get "stuck" in the rest of the ball. The tube is attached to the ball by some glue or some rubber-on-rubber melting, and begins at a dimple/hole in the middle of the ball. It's also a flexible, thinner material than the exterior of the ball. A treat on the inside has to line up with the tube before it will come back out. That's a hard thing to accomplish without a lot of rolling, tossing, and dropping!!
Some dogs are problem solvers and will figure out the best way to get treats. Get this treat ball for those dogs. Other dogs are more direct and try to eat through the ball. Those other dogs should probably stick to Kongs KONG Classic Kong Dog Toy, Large, Red and Squirrels Premier Squirrel Dude Dog Toy, Large ...
For dogs that have fun with this treat ball, the bigger the size in proportion to the dog, the better. I doubt the ball is really that large in comparison to the dog in the photo (an Airedale), but it should be. My dog is 17 pounds and finds the large 5" ball to be perhaps on the small size. She has no problem with picking it up to give it a good toss. She can even hop on the sofa or (oh no) the bed to drop it back to the floor. Hilarious to see! Perhaps I will post video... Because of temperament and proportion I only recommend the large 5" ball for a small dog of 10-25 pounds or so.
If you have a creature smaller than 10 pounds, the cat-size orange treat ball will work great for you. I call it cat-size because I am thinking of giving a food-filled ball to my young cats for supper one day. As long as my dogs can't steal the ball, I think the cats might enjoy it. I imagine a dog that's smaller than a cat would enjoy the small treat ball as well! No offense meant to people who have itty bitty canines! :)
The treat ball will need a good washing once in a while and this is a challenge. You'll have to get any treats out yourself if they'r stuck in there (as I believe is a good thing for some treats, like short strips of rawhide, to be). After scrubbing the outside with Dawn and filling the inside with lots of soapy water, it's a good idea to roll the ball around in a water + small amount of bleach. To dry the ball, set it out with the tube pointing up for several hours. Take a paper towel that is rolled so it's long and thin and do your best to dry the inside. The ball should be left alone for a long time so it will dry properly. I try to leave it a couple days to be safe.
If reading this review inspired you to buy an orange treat ball and you feel like rushing out to get one immediately, then you can find it at Petsmart (expect to pay $17 + tax). Something else you'd find at Petsmart that is sadly missing here on Amazon is a soccer ball version of this awesome dog toy. I got mine today! I paid $12 for it and saw it was more expensive online. Some places charge ridiculous shipping rates. That's one reason I love Amazon Prime! My new treat ball will be filled with goodies and making my little dog happy in just two days! I'll give the older one to my bigger dog. I wonder if she'll eventually work the tube/funnel off? I don't mind posting an update if anyone wants it.
So, to conclude for now... The reason I've given five stars is that of all dogs' toys in all pet stores and online, this ball (or any of the same design) is the one that continually and safely engages my active, intelligent, always-hungry little dog. I've been so happy with this ball I'd rate it with more than five stars if I could!
As far as chew proof, durability, and longevity go, it will eventually wear out. Our dog is pretty gentle with it, but we've had visiting dogs that really like to rip into it. We are happy to pop for another treat ball once or twice a year. Very much worth it.
- soft, lightweight material (can't hurt anyone's toes)
- quiet toy for dog owners who work from home
- indentations increase randomness of when the treats fall out
- rolls easily like a regular ball, forcing the dog to exercise more when chasing the ball in a large room
- great for energetic puppies
CON:
- not a chew toy!!! only dispenses treats. make sure to have chew toys nearby or else this toy will surely be destroyed and dangerous to the dog. remove this toy when ball is empty. do not leave the dog alone with this toy. dog must be supervised.
- treat opening is too wide. smaller treats fall out too easily. bigger treats increase the difficulty level
LONG STORY:
i has 3 dogs: 1 10lb senior poodle, 2 Cavapoo 10lb puppies. i have a ball for each of them and i also have to separate the senior dog from the puppies because they end up fighting for the balls. our kitchen and family room is one big room, which allows the dogs to chase the treat balls up and down the room multiple times. i use pieces of freeze-dried beef liver cubes into the treat balls everyday. i would use it all day long if i could! this has been such a lifesaver.
if you follow safety rules in regards to dog toys in general, then you will also get the most out of this treat ball.
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It keeps my dog happy all day and he would rather have his treats in the ball than handed to him! Really pleased with how much he uses it for such a good price.
Jedoch gibt es einen Trick: Man kann die Röhre der Öffnung nach außen stülpen und etwas kürzen, dadurch bleibt das Futter nicht so sehr an der Röhre hängen und der letzte Rest fällt einfacher raus.
she loves it. I am trying to teach her tricks with it, but she just uses her nose and pushes it around...
I bought a hard plastic one prior and it would only work on lawn, not on wooden floorboards. This is soft rubber/silicon so perfect for hard indoor surfaces!