This or the Smarter Toys IQ Treat Ball for a 20lb, super smart , non chewing, food driven, herding dog?
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I agree with Amber. It takes some effort to get the treat out but not so much that the dog gives up. I put a mixture of treats and dog food in my dog's omega ball. The dog food falls out easily while the treats take more effort. It was the solution to my dog's bad behavior which was caused by boredom.
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It seems way too simple for my dogs. The treats just fall out and they empty it right away.
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I love the Omega Paw Tricky Treat BAll. My puppy loves it too and it is so fun watching him figure it out. The IQ ball has an adjustable level though so you can change the difficulty. I didn't know that when I bought my Omega but I do think that is a cool feature. I was afraid with the Omega that the treats would just fall out with no work to be done. I bought a TOYS-R-US version and the treats mostly fell out before I even put it on the floor. The Omega isn't like that though and actually takes some effort for my dog to get it come out, but not so much he gets frustrated and leaves it.
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I really don't know. It depends on how small your dog is. If your dog is really little, bet the x-small. Read the info on how big each Kong is. Once you determine the size, your dog will love its new toy.
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Sorry, I am not sure whether a dog will enjoy this toy but if you ever get a cat, I highly recommend it. Come to think of it, my cat sometimes thinks he is a dog. I even taught him to sit, on command when I feed him. He still doesn't get the concept of the word Stay. Sorry this answer wasn't helpful but thanks for the opportunity to talk about my cat. The only concern I would have is that a dog's mouth is much larger than a cat's. If a dog gets their teeth around the ball, they may be able to pop it out of the track. Depending on the dog, they may try swallowing the ping-pong sized ball, that's a bad thing. Sorry, I am not sure whether a dog will enjoy this toy but if you ever get a cat, I highly recommend it. Come to think of it, my cat sometimes thinks he is a dog. I even taught him to sit, on command when I feed him. He still doesn't get the concept of the word Stay. Sorry this answer wasn't helpful but thanks for the opportunity to talk about my cat. The only concern I would have is that a dog's mouth is much larger than a cat's. If a dog gets their teeth around the ball, they may be able to pop it out of the track. Depending on the dog, they may try swallowing the ping-pong sized ball,... » Read More Sorry, I am not sure whether a dog will enjoy this toy but if you ever get a cat, I highly recommend it. Come to think of it, my cat sometimes thinks he is a dog. I even taught him to sit, on command when I feed him. He still doesn't get the concept of the word Stay. Sorry this answer wasn't helpful but thanks for the opportunity to talk about my cat. The only concern I would have is that a dog's mouth is much larger than a cat's. If a dog gets their teeth around the ball, they may be able to pop it out of the track. Depending on the dog, they may try swallowing the ping-pong sized ball, that's a bad thing. « Show Less
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I'm not an expert however I would suggest getting the extra large we got the XXL but our dog doesn't seem interested in the thing. Will try again come springtime. Just a note if you use the peanut butter in it I would wait until spring or when it's warmer because it freezes in this weather especially if a dog is outdoors
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I have not tried the Orbee Tuff Luna ball but it is squishy not firm. My German Shepard shows no interest in very stiff toys (probably because he can't destroy them).
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I suggest the 5". There's no draw back to getting a larger one. The toy isn't made to be carried around by the dog, but rolled and pawed around. Its lightweight, even with food or treats, so there's no worry about the bigger one being too heavy. Like others said, the larger one would hold more and would have less of a chance of being lost under things. Go big! =)
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Stop wasting your money on toys for the Pit Bulls. If they are anything like mine nothing holds up. I have found a tennis ball is good for awhile but if they get some time with it it's gone. Like the others said a Nylabone is a good choice and I have found the marrow bones from the grocery store are good but my male can crush right through them if he can't reach the marrow. Just watch them if you give them the marrow bones. I have spent so much on toys and they destroy them all. Nylabone, tennis ball, marrow bones for the pitters. They love them.
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I'd definitely give it a try. Our ball is 2.5 years old and is the only one we've found to last with our rottweiler/pit mix.
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Perhaps there are other versions available from Amazon. This one is small and only suitable for small dogs. I returned it, because I was concerned my dog would choke on it -- and because it would be destroyed in minutes, if not seconds. Smaller than a tennis ball, I think.
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If he is 20 pounds I would go with the small. My dog is 48 pounds and the large is to big to crush the treats and he looses interest the small is to easy to get out and brings it back in about a minute. the medium is just right for a50 pounder. they love the way it goes in all different ways when you throw it also.
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I would go with the mini. My 30 lb beagle uses the large and it takes him a long time to eat.
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I would get the larger one - my 140 lb Akita had no problems with it, but she isn't ball obsessed, so I didn't worry about swallowing it. If your GSD is large, the bigger size would probably be better.
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Try looking up the Kyjen website for a video or direct help. I'd suggest the spiral bowl to make it easier for you to add the food (or clean up!) and still challenge your pup.
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I have tried both and my four Cocker Spaniels love them both, so I am actually buying the Smartbones. They enjoy the chicken and peanut butter.
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I would get the small one. The larger one is the same size as a regular tennis ball. It all depends on what size ball your dog is used to. My dog is a doberman and the tennis ball size is perfect for him. These balls are nice because they don't hold moisture or get as muddy as a furry tennis ball.
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My dog loves this toy. It is possible to adjust the opening where the food comes out. You can make the opening holes smaller or larger. I use this as a treat dispenser and a way for my dog to entertain herself. She loves the challange of getting the treats out. It could be used as a food dispenser for kibble, but I like it for her treats.The toy does roll and it is very easy to clean, all plastic, but durable. My dog is a medium size dog, 40 lbs and she will grab the mushroom in her mouth, carry it around, drop it on the floor, roll it, and chase it to get to the treats. I have several treat dispensing toys, and this is by far the favorite of both her and myself. I hope my anwer was helpful to you My dog loves this toy. It is possible to adjust the opening where the food comes out. You can make the opening holes smaller or larger. I use this as a treat dispenser and a way for my dog to entertain herself. She loves the challange of getting the treats out. It could be used as a food dispenser for kibble, but I like it for her treats.The toy does roll and it is very easy to clean, all plastic, but durable. My dog is a medium size dog, 40 lbs and she will grab the mushroom in her mouth, carry it around, drop it on the floor, roll it, and chase it to get to the treats. I have several... » Read More My dog loves this toy. It is possible to adjust the opening where the food comes out. You can make the opening holes smaller or larger. I use this as a treat dispenser and a way for my dog to entertain herself. She loves the challange of getting the treats out. It could be used as a food dispenser for kibble, but I like it for her treats.The toy does roll and it is very easy to clean, all plastic, but durable. My dog is a medium size dog, 40 lbs and she will grab the mushroom in her mouth, carry it around, drop it on the floor, roll it, and chase it to get to the treats. I have several treat dispensing toys, and this is by far the favorite of both her and myself. I hope my anwer was helpful to you « Show Less
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I honestly don't think your dogs can get their jaws around this. My brother has a mastiff too and went nuts for the jolly ball. The plastic is industructible- they give these to horses and zoo animals. They are a great toy! Personally I'd opt for the bigger ball, just because of the size of your dogs. I hope your dogs enjoy!!