A Dog With Nothing To Do Finds Something
A dog that finishes its bowl in ninety seconds has the rest of the evening free, and that is usually when the furniture starts looking interesting. The Nibbla takes the same food out of the same bag and makes them work it out of a rubber ball.
A band of deep slots runs round the middle into a hollow centre with a hole at each end. Kibble goes in; it comes out when the ball is rolled, pawed and nosed. Solid rubber, three sizes at 1.97, 2.36 and 2.76 inches across.
Why It’s Better
- Turns Dinner Into Twenty Minutes: Load the daily kibble instead of extra treats and a bowl that vanishes in ninety seconds becomes real work.
- Deep Slots: Cut like interlocking teeth around the middle, deep enough that the food does not simply fall out.
- Takes Time: The food comes out at the rate the dog works for it, which occupies them properly.
- Nobody Has To Throw It: It works while you are on a call or the weather is bad.
- Rinses Out: The holes go right through, so it rinses under a tap and dries clean.
- Three Sizes: 1.97, 2.36 and 2.76 in across, for small and medium dogs.
Perfect for the rainy week when the walk gets cut short
Physical exercise is only half of what settles a dog, the other half is having to think about something. A ball that gives up food slowly does that without anyone putting a coat on, which is exactly why it comes out on the rainy days you least feel like another job.
Dinner, but it takes a while.
Questions
Which size should I choose?
1.97 in for a small dog or a puppy, 2.36 in for most medium dogs, 2.76 in for the larger end of medium. It suits dogs up to about 60 lb, which covers most small and medium breeds.
What do I put in it?
Dry kibble is what the slots are cut for. Their normal food works best because it comes out at a sensible rate. Wet food and soft treats clog the slots and are unpleasant to clean out.
How long does it last?
That depends on the dog. It is solid rubber and stands up to daily use. Check it over regularly and replace it once pieces start coming away.
Can my dog use it on their own?
Most dogs work at one happily by themselves, that is the whole appeal, since nobody has to throw anything. Watch the first couple of sessions to see how hard your dog goes at it, then leave them to it.
Mine smells of rubber. Is that normal?
a new ball can smell of rubber and that airing it somewhere ventilated for a day reduces it. We would wash it and air it before the first use rather than filling it straight out of the box.
How do I clean it?
Rinse it under a warm tap and push water through both holes, then let it dry fully. Kibble dust left in the cavity goes stale, and a damp ball put away is worse.
Why this rather than another ball?
Because this one does the work. Load it with the food your dog already eats and dinner becomes twenty minutes of problem-solving, with no extra calories and nobody having to throw anything.
What’s Included & Key Details
- Type: Treat-dispensing rubber ball, sold singly
- Material: Rubber, matte finish
- Design: Band of deep slots around the middle, hole at each pole
- Sizes: 1.97 in, 2.36 in and 2.76 in across
- Suits: Small and medium dogs
- Fill with: Dry kibble and small hard treats
- Colors: Orange, blue, green, red, yellow
- Care: Rinse warm through both holes and dry fully
- First use: Wash and air before filling. A new ball can smell of rubber for a day
- Replace: Once pieces start coming away from the slots
