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Monday Mischief – Puppies In Training And Fun At The Fire Station

Colby — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:56:52 +0000

Apache here! Monday’s my day! Well and Linus and Stetson’s day too…Even though dad is feeling better now he still letting me take over the blog…YEAH!!!

So what kind of mischief did we get into over the weekend? Well I won’t really call it mischief, but me and all of my guide dog puppy in training buddies took a trip to our local Fire Station. Dad says it’s important for us to get used to different sights, smells, and sounds and the Fire Station is a perfect place to visit.

Dad said that last year Dublin who’s now working as a guide dog visited the same fire station and said hello to all the firefighters. If you want to see his video check it out at Dublin at the Fire Station.

However, today it’s all about me and my trip!

Fun At The Fire Station

We got to meet up with all my guide dog puppy in training friends. We were all wearing our guide dog jackets which meant we were working…in other words no mischief

Apache and other puppies in training at the fire station

We got to walk around the entire fire station and smell all the smokey equipment, see fire fighting gear and also walk through the lounging areas. Ali got a good shot of Dad and me in front of this awesome sign!

Apache and the Battalion Sign

We went back outside and I got to meet a real live fire fighter in his gas mask! Some of the pups were afraid because he smelled funny, talked weird, and his breathing was like Darth Vader (according to my dad). I didn’t care! I love attention and when I saw he was giving away free pets I put my face right in his lap.

Apache and the fire fighter

Dad said no mischief then he asked me to jump up in the back seat of the fire truck. I started to, but said no and instead went to lick dad in the face.

Apache jumps in truck...not

At the end of the day we all visited the Farmer’s Market then grabbed lunch. All of us puppies in training worked hard at the fire station so we passed out under the table during lunch and took a nap.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Make sure you say “hi” next time you see a fire fighter. There our new favorite!

Linus, Stetson, and Apache write a guest post every Monday called “Monday Mischief“, where they talk about their mischief, antics, and adventures from the past weekend.

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Monday Mischief – Puppies In Training And Fun At The Fire Station

And The Winner Of The Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Bowl Is…

Colby — Sun, 20 May 2012 06:37:28 +0000

If you haven’t had a chance to take a look at our Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl (affiliate link) Reviews then first take a look at our initial thoughts and reactions on the Martha Stewart Dog Bowl then click on over to Stetson’s video review. If you have a fast eating dog who chokes on his food then this slow feeder dog bowl might work well for you and your dog.

And The Winner is…

Now for the giveaway announcement! A little drum roll please!

And the winner of the Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Bowl is…Shawnna Maxwell!

Congratulations Shawnna!

More Giveaways Coming Soon!

We have a couple more items we will giveaway in the coming weeks. If you haven’t already seen our initial KONG Wobbler Review then please check it out. The Wobbler is not quite a dog bowl, but rather a toy that dispenses food. It’s another innovative dog product to help slow down fast eating dogs. We will be giving away a KONG Wobbler to one lucky winner. You just have to guess how long it will take Stetson to eat 1 1/2 cups of food out of his new KONG Wobbler Dog Toy. Check out our KONG Wobbler Review and leave us a comment!

KONG Wobbler

KONG Wobbler

The following week we will be reviewing and also giving away the PetSmart Puppy Starter Kit (affiliate link). If you’re planning on getting a new puppy then the Puppy Starter Kit might be for you.

PetSmart Puppy Starter Kit

PetSmart Puppy Starter Kit

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And The Winner Of The Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Bowl Is…

KONG Wobbler Dog Toy Review

Colby — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:00 +0000

In our never ending search for the perfect slow feeder dog bowl we came across an interesting new dog toy that we think might be the perfect feeding device for Stetson – our fast eating dog.

ENTER…the KONG Wobbler Dog Toy (affiliate link)!

Apache Modeling The KONG Wobbler

Yep! It’s not a dog bowl! This time Stetson is going to test a new treat dispensing device. At first we didn’t think it would be a very good dog bowl replacement until we came across the large version of this giant KONG!

So without further adieu lets get down to the details on this bad boy!

KONG Wobbler Dog Toy Review

PetSmart.com Product Description

KONG Wobbler Dog Treat Dispenser and Feeding Toy

The Ginormous KONG Wobbler (affiliate link)!

The Wobbler is a KONG-shaped food dispensing toy and feeder that sits upright until pushed with a dog’s paw or nose, then dispenses treats as it wobbles, spins and rolls.

The Wobbler unscrews for quick filling and easy clean up, and is top-shelf dishwasher safe. It is great for playtime, providing challenge and physical activity the whole family will enjoy watching. It also presents and excellent alternative to the traditional food bowl, extending the joy of feeding time and preventing unhealthy gulping. The Wobbler is made of a durable, FDA food-approved, high strength polymer and can accommodate up to two cups of food.

Directions:

Twist off top to open
Fill Wobbler dish with dry dog food or favorite small treats.
Twist on top. Encourage dog to rock Wobbler to dispense reward.

For dogs 25 pounds and up.

Made in the USA.

Here are a few more things I got off of the “Official” KONG Wobbler packaging:

Dispense food and treats for hours of fun – “Uhhh…I hope it doesn’t take hours for Stetson to finish a whole meal of food!”
entertaining wobble action
Supervised use only
Inspect toy frequently – Remove toy if damaged
Twist off easy fill dispenser
Prevents rapid eating – “This is the number 1 reason why we’re reviewing this doggy toy!”

It even came with some simple directions on how to use it on the packaging:

Twist off top to open
Fill Wobbler dish with dry dog food, small KONG Stuff ‘N Snacks or favorite small treats.

For treat dispensing fun, add a handful.
For mealtime feeding, feed normal amount, up to 1 cup per filling

Twist top on tightly. Encourage dog to rock Wobbler to dispense reward

Top Shelf Dishwasher safe.

A Few Pics Of The KONG Wobbler

I always like giving my initial thoughts of all our dog toys and products before I let any of the pups start their own interactive review prodding, playing, and sometimes destroying these toys.

First of all, this is not you’re regular sized rubber classic KONG as you can see below. On the left is your standard sized KONG (as you can see it’s well used by my pups) and on the right is the ginormous (this is the Large) KONG Wobbler! This thing was a lot larger than I expected and according to the PetSmart.com (affiliate link) description it can hold up to 2 cups of food! That’s awesome because Stetson’s normal feedings are 1 1/2 cups of food!

The KONG Wobbler vs. The Regular KONG

Here’s a shot of the KONG Wobbler next to our recently reviewed Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl (affiliate link). As you can see the KONG Wobbler is similar in size to the Martha Stewart bowl. I was hoping to include a few pictures next to familiar objects to give you an idea of the size of the Wobbler.

KONG Wobbler vs Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Bowl

Tops off! Here’s our final picture of the Wobbler with it’s top off. It’s very easy to unscrew and looks like it will be very easy to load up with Stetson’s kibble. In fact the lid portion of the Wobbler almost looks like a small dog bowl.

KONG Wobbler Tops Off!

My Initial Thoughts On The KONG Wobbler

When I first saw the KONG Wobbler I thought it was just a giant hollow KONG with a nice treat dispensing hole, but as soon as I had one in my hands I knew it was a completely different kind of dog toy, treat dispenser, feeding device.

First of all, it’s not made out of the same material as your standard Classic KONG. The red KONG toys I’ve had in the past are made of a soft, durable, rubber that usually last a long time even with heavy chewing dogs (they also have more durable versions, but the most common is the red classic KONG). The Wobbler is made of a hard plastic and according to the PetSmart.com(affiliate link) description: “The Wobbler is made of a durable, FDA food-approved, high strength polymer” If you haven’t felt one of these then just think hard plastic as opposed to the normal soft rubber KONG.
The base of the KONG Wobbler is weighted. If you shake the bottom it sounds like there is sand on the inside.
I played around with it for a little bit and after screwing it back together it always stands upright no matter which direction you push it.
There’s one circle hole the dispense treats, but there are a couple notches that I believe are meant as cutaways. However, cutting away at those holes would definitely require some work.

After checking over the Wobbler up and down, back and forth, left and right I have a feeling it is going to take Stetson a while to eat 1 1/2 cups of food out of this treat dispenser. It took Stetson about 1 minute to eat 1 1/2 cups out of his normal dog bowl and 2 minutes to eat out of the Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl(affiliate link). My prediction is that it will take well over 5 minutes for Stetson to get every last morsel out of the KONG Wobbler.

Of course, the true test and review will come from Stetson my black Labrador Retriever. He will get his chance to poke, prod, and play with the new KONG Wobbler over the next few days and we’ll put together a nice video review next week.

I’m excited to see how well this new product works. So far it looks like a great dog product because it’s not only a dog toy, but also a possible dog bowl/feeder, and it’s also interactive and will make Stetson think.

The KONG Wobbler Giveaway

It’s simple to enter! We want to hear your thoughts about the KONG Wobbler. Just leave us a comment in the comment section below and tell us 2 things:

You’ve seen the pictures and my initial thoughts. What do you think about the KONG Wobbler.
How long do you think it will take Stetson to eat 1 1/2 cups of food using the KONG Wobbler.

We’re going to do this giveaway “Price Is Right” style. Whoever gets closest to Stetson’s time for eating 1 1/2 cups of food without going over using the KONG Wobbler will win a brand new KONG Wobbler (affiliate link) for their dog(s).

We’ll announce the winner late next week.

Special thanks to PetSmart (affiliate link) for providing a free product sample in order to do our review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.

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KONG Wobbler Dog Toy Review

Does Your Dog Eat Too Fast? Our Top 3 Slow Feeder Dog Bowls

Colby — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:25:16 +0000

We haven’t tried all of the slow feeder dog bowls on the market (yet), but we have tried quite a few. In fact, when we first started looking for a solution to Stetson’s fast eating over 5 years ago we were only able to find 1 dog bowl designed for fast eating dogs.

We actually first saw the original blue BrakeFast Dog Bowl when we were taking Linus to Puppy Kindergarten way back in 2004. At that time we only had Linus and he ate very slowly. In fact he used to grab a mouthful of kibble, drop it on the carpet, then eat each piece 1 at a time. Now that’s the definition of slow eating!

Derby And His Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Stetson was our first guide dog puppy in training and he gulped his food, then often times threw up a few seconds/minutes later. So thus started our search for the best slow feed dog bowl.

Our Top 3 Slow Feeder Dog Bowls

Over the years we’ve tested several slow feeder dog bowls, but we’ve only tested 3 that we truly liked for Stetson.

Our current reigning champion and favorite slow feeder dog bowl is the bowl we just reviewed this past week…

#1 – Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl – Our newest review and current favorite slow feeder dog bowl.

Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

3 quick points about the Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

The bowl feels more sturdy and durable than all the other dog bowls we reviewed except the Metal BrakeFast Bowl.
It took about 2x as long for Stetson to finish his meal using this bowl and no choking or vomiting since we started using it.
I’m hoping the plastic does not cause allergies or acne with Stetson. So far so good!

#2 Metal BrakeFast Dog Food Bowl

Metal BrakeFast Dog Food Bowl – The metal version of the popular BrakeFast Dog Food Bowl.

Metal BrakeFast Dog Bowl

3 quick points about the Metal BrakeFast Dog Bowl

This was by far the heaviest, sturdiest bowl we reviewed. Very durable!
It took close to 2x as long for Stetson to eat food out of this bowl versus his regular bowl.
The one major drawback with this bowl is Stetson sometimes eats so violently that he chipped his tooth. That’s the main reason why we opted for the Martha Stewart Bowl as our #1 bowl. If your dog is not a violent eater then this bowl may work for you.

#3 Aikiou Dog Bowl

Aikiou Dog Bowl – They actual official name is the Aikiou Interactive Dog Feeder. So technically it may not be considered an official dog bowl.

Aikiou Dog Bowl

3 quick points about the Aikiou Dog Bowl

It’s an interactive dog feeder that really makes you dog think.
It definitely slows down your dogs eating as he has to move different pieces around to reveal the different chambers of food.
It takes a little extra time to load the food and to clean up after your dog is finished eating.

And The Rest Of The Slow Feeder Dog Bowls

Here are the other dog bowls we’ve reviewed over the years. You’ll see Derby and Stetson both helped in some of our video reviews.

DogPause Dog Bowl – This dog bowl is a little bit different. Instead of obstacles or pillars in the bowl it has 4 separate chambers.
EatBetter Dog Bowl – We really liked the sturdy durable construction of this dog bowl, but the little dog bone shaped obstacle did not slow down our pups much.
Regular Blue BrakeFast Dog Bowl – We liked this dog food bowl, but it ended up not being too durable (the dogs chewed up some of the pillars) and Stetson ended up with canine acne/allergies and our vet said it could have been from this plastic dog bowl.
DrinkBetter Dog Water Bowl – Not a dog food bowl, but this was a water bowl. It was meant to slow down fast drinkers, but instead it made a water mess on our tile floors.

All of these dog bowls worked to some degree slowing down my pups. Some better than others.

If you watch all of the video reviews you’ll notice that Stetson has slowed down his eating over the years.

Do you have a slow feeder dog bowl that works well for your dog? If so, please tell us about it in the comment section below. In the coming days we will review the KONG Wobbler, another dog toy that can help with fast eating dogs. So don’t forget to follow us:

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Does Your Dog Eat Too Fast? Our Top 3 Slow Feeder Dog Bowls

Martha Stewart Pets – Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Video Review

Colby — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:00 +0000

If you haven’t already seen our initial reaction post to the Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl then make sure you go back and take a look at our first review: Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Review. We go over all of our initial reactions and thoughts about this new slow feeder dog bowl.

After pounding, playing, and using this new dog bowl for the past week we put together a short video review of Stetson using the dog bowl along with our awesome (not really) commentary.

So lets get to that video review shall we?

Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Video Review by Stetson

Video Transcription

Welcome to the PuppyInTraining.com Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Review (affiliate link).

Here’s our new slow feeder dog bowl which came in some very nice packaging quite different from bowls we reviewed in the past.

The Martha Stewart Bowl had a nice little niche along the bottom which made it easy to pick up off the floor as well as a no skid rubber bottom that you can see if you look closely.

You can’t tell from video, but this bowl was much sturdier and felt higher quality then some of the other dog bowls we reviewed.

Okay…now here’s Stetson putting this new dog bowl to the true test.

Stetson’s eating 1 ½ cups of kibble out of his new slow feeder dog bowl. And in the upper right corner he’s eating the same amount out of a standard dog food bowl.

After reviewing these videos of Stetson eating I noticed that he takes large gulps when using a standard dog bowl. However, when using the Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Dog Bowl he tends to take much smaller bites.

As you can see in the video. The pillars prevent Stetson from taking those large gulps.

Another thing that you probably can’t see in this video is that each pillar or obstacle is a different height and has a kidney shape.

We’ve been looking for a good slow feeder dog bowl because Stetson regularly chokes on his food while using his regular bowl and every so often he does throw up

I timed Stetson using his regular stainless steel bowl several times and on average it takes him about 1 minute to polish off 1 ½ cups of food.

We’re going to speed things up a bit here. Using his new Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl(affiliate link) Stetson took on average about 2 minutes to finish off his food. That’s a huge difference!

The biggest bonus for us is that during our week long test Stetson never experienced choking or vomiting using his new slow feeder dog bowl.

One other big plus is slowing down Stetson’s eating may help prevent canine bloat which is a serious and sometimes fatal intestinal condition.

Special thanks to PetSmart(affiliate link) for providing a free product sample in order to do our review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.

My Final Thoughts On The Martha Stewart Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Stetson And His New Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

After using this new slow feeder dog bowl for over a week I did find some advantages and disadvantages to the bowl. Here’s a look at my thoughts and reactions:

PLUSES:

Good Dog Bowl For Fast Eaters - and definitely slowed down Stetson’s eating by doubling his eating time from 1 to 2 minutes.
Nice Solid Construction. Much nicer than every “plastic” dog bowl we’ve reviewed.
Feels Very Durable in comparison to most of the other dog bowls we’ve reviewed.
Better Design Features. I liked several of the design features: niche in the side, no skid rubber bottom, kidney shaped pillars, and the varying heights of the pillars.
Nice Packaging – I’m not sure if this is a plus, but it makes the bowl seem higher quality to start.
Makes Stetson Move While He Eats – If you notice in the video while Stetson eats out of his regular dog bowl he just stands in one place and gulps down his food. When using his new slow feeder dog bowl he’s constantly moving around the bowl trying to get at his kibble. This was a result of the no skid bottom along with the pillars blocking the kibble.

MINUSES:

Still Eats Fast At The Beginning – If you noticed in the video when Stetson finishes his last morsel of food with his regular bowl he only has maybe a 1/4 of his food left in his slow feeder bowl. The Martha Stewart Bowl really slows Stetson down for the last 1/2 to 1/4 cup. However, the first cup or so he can eat fairly fast. The good news is his bites are smaller throughout and he doesn’t seem to gulp like he does with his regular bowl.
Made of Plastic - It’s a plastic bowl. In general I prefer my standard stainless steel bowl. Mainly because in the past I’ve had dogs that have had allergic reactions to plastic and the plastic seems to harbor bacteria more easily sometimes causing canine acne. However, this bowl is made of melamine and silicone which appears to be a very sturdy material and I’m not too sure if I’d have the same problems that I’ve had with regular plastic bowls.

We really liked this new dog bowl and we plan on continuing to use it as Stetson’s regular dog bowl. If we find any other pluses or minuses to this new bowl then we’ll let you know about it with a follow up blog post. However, at this point I have to say it’s our favorite of the slow feeder dog bowls we’ve reviewed.

If you’ve used this bowl or another similar dog bowl then I’d love to hear what you thought. Tell us about your experience with slow feeder dog bowls in the comment section below.

The Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Giveaway

Okay folks! You have one more chance to enter our slow feeder dog bowl giveaway. All you have to do is leave us a comment and this time we’ll keep it nice and simple…just tell us your dogs name, age, and breed plus anything else you’d like to tell us. That’s all you have to do to enter our Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl(affiliate link) drawing! We’ll use Random.org to choose a lucky winner next Friday, May 18th.

If you haven’t already seen our initial review then make sure you check out Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Review.

Special thanks to PetSmart (affiliate link) for providing a free product sample in order to do our review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.

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Martha Stewart Pets – Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Video Review

Wordless Wednesday – Golden Retriever Guide Dog Puppies: Apache and Einstein

Colby — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Golden Retriever Guide Dog Puppies: Apache And Einstein

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Wordless Wednesday – Golden Retriever Guide Dog Puppies: Apache and Einstein

Monday Mischief – Linus And Yuki’s Dog Bed

Colby — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:17:35 +0000

Linus here! Daddy says he needs his Monday break so I’m taking over the blog today. Besides Dad has been sick all weekend so he deserves a little break.

It was Mother’s Day weekend so we put together a short blog post and fixed up a nice mother’s day picture for mom from the dogs. However we also had a chance to get into a little bit of mischief even though dad was feeling a little under the weather.

Our little buddy, Yuki spent the weekend with us. We tried to play with her, but she’s a lot smaller than us and didn’t really like it when I pounced at her.

Here’s Yuki in her comfy little bed:

Yuki hanging out in her comfy little dog bed

I really liked Yuki’s dog bed and she made it look so comfy I decided to steal her spot when she wasn’t looking

Linus gets comfy in Yuki's dog bed

Yuki sure made that dog bed look comfortable, but I thought it was a little bit lumpy. I hope she comes over again next weekend and brings a bigger bed for me, Stetson, and Apache to enjoy.

I hope everyone had a great Mother’s Day Weekend!

Linus, Stetson, and Apache write a guest post every Monday called “Monday Mischief“, where they talk about their mischief, antics, and adventures from the past weekend.

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Monday Mischief – Linus And Yuki’s Dog Bed

Does Your Mom Receive Mother’s Day Cards From The Dog?

Colby — Sun, 13 May 2012 09:23:00 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!!!

It’s been over 7 years since I picked up Linus from the Carson Animal Shelter and seven years ago today was the first year my mom started receiving mother’s day cards from the dog!

Over those past 7 years I’ve raised and fostered many different dog breeds starting with Linus my Australian Shepherd mix (although he looks a lot like a black Labrador Retriever). The 3 dogs I currently have at home are Linus (Aussie mix), Stetson (black Labrador Retriever), and Apache (Golden Retriever).

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the selection of Mother’s Day cards from dogs is very slim. In fact, usually only the most common dog breeds and the cutest of puppies show up on most holiday cards. Lucky for me Labs and Goldens are 2 of the most common dogs and often show up on most cards from Mother’s Day to Birthdays to Christmas. If you own a dog on the top 10 AKC list then you’ll have a good chance of finding a card for your selected holiday. Here’s a look at the top 10 dog breeds from 2011 (AKC stats):

Labrador Retrievers
German Shepherd Dogs
Beagles
Golden Retrievers
Yorkshire Terriers
Bulldogs
Boxers
Poodles
Dachshunds
Rottweilers

So what if you’re pup is so special that you cannot find an appropriate mother’s day card…that is one with a picture that looks like your dog. Here are a few suggestions:

Mother’s Day Cards From The Dogs

Here are a few alternate ideas if you cannot find the right store bought mother’s day card from your dog:

Create a custom card using your computer and word processor including your own dog pics.
Use an online service like Shutterfly to create your own special Mother’s Day card from your dog.
Create an image using your favorite video editor like Photoshop add text to the image wishing a happy mother’s day.
Write a blog post as your custom Mother’s Day card.

Those just a few ideas off the top of my head. I’m not all that creative and I’m sure you could think of a few better ideas. One of the great places to look for cool and crafty ideas is Pinterest.

One last thing…

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

Happy Mother's Day From The Dogs - Apache, Stetson, Linus

I’d love to hear any suggestions you have for Mother’s Day cards from the dogs. Do you go all out and put together a custom mother’s day card and gift from your dogs? Tell us about some of the things you’ve done in the past by leaving us a comment in the comment section below.

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Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Review

Colby — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:37:21 +0000

I’m not sure if you guys remember, but my black Labrador Retriever, Stetson is a fast eater! Ever since I started posting about Stetson and his fast eating skills (is it really a skill?) I’ve received hundreds of questions and comments from people saying “My Dog Eats To Fast!” If you’ve been following along then you’ve probably seen a few other of our dog bowl reviews. Some of the slow feeder dog bowls we reviewed worked okay while others really did not slow Stetson down one bit. So we continue to search for new options to slow down my speed eating dog.

Good news arrived in the mail the other day in the form of a brand new Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl (affiliate link)! It’s been a while since we reviewed a dog bowl for fast eaters. However, I’m sure Stetson is up to the challenge and hopefully this dog bowl will be the solution to slow down Stetson’s speed eating habit.

By the way, make sure you read all the way through to the bottom as we are going to giveaway a Martha Stewart Pet Slow Feeder Dog Bowl to 1 of our lucky readers.

So lets get hopping! Here’s our latest review in our series of “Dog Bowls For Fast Eaters“!

Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Review

The tale of the tape. So what’s this new slow feeder bowl all about?

Product Description From PetSmart.com

It’s important to slow down you dog’s food intake, especially for giant, barrel-chested breeds. Eating too fast can lead to choking, obesity, or canine bloat.

Do not microwave
Dishwasher safe with a pet-safe detergent

Designed to slow your pet’s food intake. Non-skid bottom. Shaped hand-grip makes bowls easier to pick up & put down with fewer spills.

Medium measures 16.9 fl oz (1.06 pints, 500 ml)
Large measures 27.1 fl oz (1.69 pints, 800ml)

From The Back Of The Packaging

Obstacle – Simple obstacles of different heights force your dog to eat slowly, reducing the risk of choking and bloat

Non-Skid Bowl – The non-skid bottom and generous weight prevent shifting through mealtime. Rubber base will not leave marks on flooring. The shaped hand-grip makes the bowl easier to pick up and put down with fewer spills.

Canine Bloat (Orgastric Torsion) is a serious and sometimes fatal intestinal condition that occurs when dogs eat or drink too much too quickly and then engage in excessive exercise.

Symptoms Include:

abdominal distension
excessive salivation
dry heaving
restlessness
increased heart rate

To prevent bloat, slow down your dog’s eating and make sure he remains inactive for two to three hours afterward. Please monitor your pet while feeding. If you believe your dog is experiencing bloat, please get your dog to veterinarian immediately.

Made of melamine and silicone

A Few Pics Of The Martha Stewart Dog Bowl

Here are a few pictures I took. Sorry about my photography skills.

The Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Bowl was the first bowl we reviewed that came in actual packaging which made me feel like it might be a more high quality product. Check out the picture below to get a feel for the packaging on our newest dog bowl.

Full Martha Stewart packaged Slow Feeder Dog Bowl (affiliate link in image)

One problem with this packaging is you really can’t see what this dog bowl is all about until you remove the sash across the middle. Here’s what the dog bowl looks like in all it’s glory from an aerial view.

Above Shot of the Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Finally we removed the packaging and we wanted to get a nice picture of this bowl from more of a side view. You can’t see it in this picture, but there’s also a groove in the base that makes it easier to pick this dog bowl up off the floor. Another thing you cannot see in these pictures is this dog bowl has a rubber lining along the base that makes for a non skid bottom.

Full View of the Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl

Another point that is difficult to see in this picture is the height of each pillar. There are 3 pillars and they vary in height from the shortest on the right side, medium on the left and the tallest pillar near the top of this picture.

More Initial Observations of the Martha Stewart Pets Dog Bowl

As I mentioned earlier my initial thoughts after seeing the packaging was that this dog bowl was going to be a higher quality product then the slow feeder dog bowls I’ve reviewed in the past. In most cases this is true. This dog bowl is heavier and much more solid then all dog bowl’s I’ve reviewed except for the Metal BrakeFast Dog Bowl.

Most of the other bowls I reviewed skidded around when Stetson tried to eat. I had read that this was one of the features to slow eating. I was a bit skeptical, but I could see how this might slow eating. At the same time I thought they may have been trying to cut costs. The Martha Stewart slow feeder dog bowl has a nice rubber lining that circles the base and feels like it will keep the bowl in place while Stetson eats.

The obstacles in this bowl have a kidney bean shape and vary in height. This is slightly different then most other bowls we’ve tried. Other bowls used different chambers or obstacles that were all the same in size and shape.

I’m very excited to test out this slow feeder dog bowl and can’t wait to see how it performs with Stetson and his speed eating.

We’re going to give Stetson a week to use his new slow feeder dog bowl and see how it holds up to a real speed eating champion. Next week we will have a video review of the Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl along with our thoughts and conclusions about this dog bowl. So make sure you subscribe to our blog or one of our social media channels so you don’t miss our video review!

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The Slow Feeder Dog Bowl Giveaway

It’s simple! All you have to do is leave us a comment telling us little bit about your dog and why he/she could use a Martha Stewart Pets Slow Feeder Dog Bowl. That’s it! As an added bonus we’ll enter your name a 2nd time if you “Like” our Facebook page (let us know with a comment that you “Liked” us so we can add that 2nd entry). We’ll use Random.org to choose a lucky winner next Friday, May 18th.

Special thanks to PetSmart for providing a free product sample in order to do our review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.

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