Is this recommended for a dog like a corgi? They are smart dogs and am curious to know if I should shell out the money for this if she will figure out how to get the food out.
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I have a beagle who is very smart and was a rescue. One day I set the timer wrong and when I got home I found that he tried, I could tell to get the food out, but it is very difficult to make these sections move. I can't say that it's impossible, but if my beagle could not get to his food and he loves food, I would say it's a pretty sure shot that a corgi wouldn't.
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It shouldn't be any problem, after they use it once and you program it and put in a mess calling your dog to the feeder. I used it for my cat and it worked great. It is a littly tricky to program the first time but once you get the hang of it it is fine.
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This feeder was too difficult for me to program and the construction felt a bit...shabby. I have two of the 5-feeder PetSafe model which is constructed better, easier to program, and works almost perfect. Have to reset the clocks every other week to keep them synched. Feeding two cats at once. Don't think an animal would be able to open either feeder. The PetSafe requires more dexterity and coordination than pets have.
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I do not know corgis very well, but I can tell you that my 9 year-old mini-dachshund figured out how to get the top off and get to all the food in less than an hour.
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Hi, I would go up a size for a West Highland Terrier if not two to give him or her room if you leave them in it for any length of time. I have a 8 pound Pomeranian I use it and it's just enough room for her to move around and have her meals. I own six dogs so this helps with them having a peaceful meal. I hope this helps.....Have a Happy New Year!
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Well if you feel it was used I would send it back, ours was fine and we like it for our mini schnauzer. It helps her to run off some energy in the house, during the winter especially. Have not used it yet outside. We like to play fetch with her ball in it, and she likes to run through it. Not a waste of money for us. In fact she likes it when I bring it out and it is so compact and easy to take anywhere if you want to. Fits easily into the case.
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I used her Purina One food kibble, she loved playing with it. She got a lot of the kibble out, but then chewed a big hole in it. Hope this helps.
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The key is supervision the first time. After they see the fun they have getting to the food, it is more stimulating than turning it over. There is a border collie-lab mix and a large lab who is a voracious eater who both use this. They have been using it for about three months on a daily basis and do not turn it over. You can tell they thoroughly enjoy using it.
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Interesting. I don't think it would completely prevent a dog from getting the food, but it might make it less appealing, and it would certainly slow him down a lot. Worth trying.
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Maybe start with the lid and base in two separate pieces and put some food inside the lid and on the base so she can nose around and eat them from the lid and base so she will associate the Kong with treats/food. Then use really small treats that will fall out of the hole really easily. I took my Kong and shook it like a salt shaker in front of my dog to show him where the food was coming from and then would knock it over so food would come out. I've got hardwood floors so it rolls really easily but some dogs might like carpet so it is a little more stable.
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This bowl is probably way too big for that. The listed dimensions are 9.5 x 9.5 inches and 4 inches high, and is larger than the regular bowls we use for our Corgi. If you could find a smaller version it would be perfect though.
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My dog is a rottweiler and chow. So she has a lot as well. However, makenzie is a very smart dog, and I've maybe shocked her once. She mostly has learned from the noises. I LOVE this product.
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I believe the small coral bowl would be best. My golden would gulp his food whole until we got this style. It is well worth the money and he is now the last to finish eating.
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When I followed the instructions exactly as written the clock on the timer worked for me but the dispenser jammed & wouldn't dispense food. I returned it. I believe they need to tweek that product more as it was not well made. I suggest you return it other wise your pet might go without food when you're gone. I just bought a giant sized bag of food and set it on the kitchen floor with the top cut off. I was worried my dog would eat too much but he didn't. I feel safe leaving the house knowing he will not starve should something delay me. good luck. Dawn
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JF my active, playful 7 year old Bichon-poo just went blind suddenly (SARDs) 3 days ago - would be interested to know what else you've found that your dog enjoys. Just found a treat-ball that got her "snorty" trying to get the treats out. It makes noise when it rolls while the treats are in there. PetCo had a stuffed duck that quacks when you squeeze it, and keeps squeaking for a bit of time. Made me smile to see her find it. :)
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Hi there! We've had pugs previously and they are amazing! I wouldn't recommend this for pugs. I would probably try a slow feeder that is a little more open. Maybe the Eat Slow Bowl by Greedy Pup, which is also sold on Amazon. Hope this helps.
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I drop the capsule in with the dog food and she eats it. If she did not, I would take apart the capsule and sprinkle it over the food. Or you could cut open the capsule if you can't get it apart and sprinkle it over food. I also give my dog pills, I give one in a handfull of dogfood and hand feed it to her as a snack. And poof, it is gone. Good luck.
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My two year old schoodle doesn't like anything, but her puppy food (the very expensive one), but she gets desperate and will eat this dog food. I would give my puppy the BEST food you can find that he likes....he isn't a puppy all that long.
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Yes. My dog is a corgi mix and loves this. She nuzzles the base and makes it tip this way and that to get kibble.
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i found this is also pretty loud, but i solved the problem by covering it with an old knitted toy he had opened up. you could probably achieve the same solution with a large sock or heavy stocking and just cut the hole out for the food to escape. then all you can hear is the kibble shaking around, not bad at all. i found it also helps him to pick it up when it rolls under the bed or in a corner and carry it back to his preferred rolling spots.