Unless you've been living under a rock or are new to pet ownership, you've probably heard the term "Interactive Feeding". But what does it mean?
Interactive Feeding is, quite simply, feeding your pet their meals in ways other than the conventional dog bowl; usually there is some activity or problem solving required by the dog; ultimately with the aim of enrichment.
Some of the benefits of interactive feeders include;
✔ Mental stimulation for your dog
✔ Mimics natural foraging behaviours
✔ Prolonged meal time is a great way to occupy alone time for your dog
✔ Encourages problem solving
✔ Gives an outlet for chewers when using chew friendly feeders
✔ Picky eaters may show more interest at meal time
WHAT'S HOT IN INTERACTIVE FEEDING?
Buster Canvas Activity Snuffle Mat
An interactive play mat for dogs with replaceable activities so your dog never gets bored.
Foobler
Foobler is an innovative smart toy which dispenses treats or kibble with an automatic timer over a period of up to 9 hours, perfect for 9 to 5 pet owners.
Nina Ottosson Puzzles
With such a large range of puzzles for all levels from beginner to advanced, your dogs will love these treat or kibble dispensing puzzles.
SodaPup Coffee Cup
This one is for the chewers! The SodaPup range is designed for dogs that have a bit more power in their chomp and enjoy an engaging and chewy meal!
SPIN Slow Feeder Palette
Perfect for those fussy dogs that don't like their food to touch!
West Paw Toppl
A crowd favourite, especially among fresh food feeders, as these toys are easy to clean, dishwasher safe, and they don't even mind a bit of moderate chewing!
An added benefit of Interactive Feeding is generally it slows down meal time, which may help to prevent choking and bloat.
There are so many fantastic products out these days to help you make meal time more enriching for your dog and here at Ringleader, we stock a wide range, to help you find what works best for your dog. So come and check out the range of
Interactive Feeders today and ditch the bowl!