Reddit reviews Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Interactive Puzzle Dog Toy, Blue
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Designed for dispensing treats as an interactive puzzle toyNon-toxicBPA and phthalate freeInfused with natural mint oilMade in the USA
A lot of pet stores will have them.
Also Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Paw-Portion-Pacer-Stainless/dp/B0028QHN3G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523111262&sr=8-1&keywords=metal+ball+dog+food
I use one of these for my golden and it slows him down. I also use a Kong wobbler to feed him dinner. Occasionally I'll use a snoop, which also works well.
Alternatively, you could stick two spoons in the bowl in an X fashion. There are tons of ways to slow fast chompers down so they don't get bloat!
I have designated morning toys for mine so I don't disturb my downstairs neighbor. Syd gets the quiet ones in the morning and the louder ones at night. I like to feed her breakfast in the omega ball or the tug-a-jug (only to be used on the carpet--how quiet this is might depend on the dog). The Orbee tuff is good too, but doesn't fit her whole meal. My dog will also chew through a rawhide in no time, nylabones can be a good alternative.
Out of curiosity, how is he playing with the kong that makes noise? Throwing it on the ground? That's what mine does, she'll grab it and toss it in the air so that it comes down with a thud.
I think it's going to be hard training the way a dog eats. Not sure if there are any strategies for that, but I'm sure someone can chime in about that.
As for products, try some treat dispensing toys like the Kong Wobbler or the Snoot toy. I think some people have said the hole to the Kong Wobbler is too big and dispenses too many treats/kibble at once, but you can put some masking/duct tape to cover half the hole to slow down how much food comes out. I switch between a slow feeder bowl and puzzle toys when feeding Oreo who wolfs down food.
We have... lots of toys we've collected over the years. The dog in question just chews until he finishes the toys, then falls asleep. Without, he barks non-stop for hours on end. The toys rarely wear out, although it does happen.
I used to use a lot of rolly toys, but it seems like he does better with stuff he can calmly lay and chew on.
My favorites are:
Rolly toys, I like:
Foobler. It's pricier, but it's cool because it makes more food available to your dog at specified times intervals (15/30/60/90 min). The downside is, it really bangs around on hard floors.
We use frozen marrow bones, as well. They're cheap (~$1 each), don't require any prep, and last about an hour.
He's baby gated in the kitchen and has a big memory foam bed. We cover it with a cheap blanket because it's easier to clean and sometimes he's messy.
We taught him a "relax" cue, which means "lay down, pop your hip, and put your chin on the ground." He has to stay like that in his bed while I take the toys out and lay them around the room. I release him as I walk out the door and he runs to collect his toys. It really helps for him to spend a few minutes relaxing before I leave, and getting him focused on something other than me leaving is a good distraction.
I hope this helps. It's a frustrating issue and I can only hope my experience can help others.
So if /u/CiElBie is right, that would explain a lot about your dog's behavior, haha.
Have you tried a front-connecting harness, like the Easywalk, Sense-ible, or Kurgo Journey harnesses? Those have proven extremely helpful in redirecting our dog on walks and teaching him not to tug.
You can also get him some puzzle toys. You put treats in them and they keep your dog occupied. Treats can be peanut butter, yogurt, wet food, and frozen fruit/veggies. These would be my recommendations: Westpaw Tux, Busy Buddy Squirrel, Planet Dog Orbee-tuff Snoop, Kong Wobbler (dry food only), Starmark Everlasting Wheeler, Orbee-tuff Produce, GoofBall.
Mental stimulation is another big thing. If you haven't already, familiarize yourself with the basics of clicker training (Kikopup is a fantastic resource). Then you can teach all kinds of fun tricks, which will engage your dog, encourage bonding, and tire him out mentally, which is very important for dogs with working dog ancestry. Examples of tricks can be paw, beg, roll over, twirl (dance), touch, jump (if his health allows it - no more than 10 minutes of jumping training at a time), weave (dog weaves between your legs), army crawl, bow, and so on. Just 15 to 20 minutes of mental stimulation can really tire out a dog, so I strongly recommend this if your dog is super hyper!
Other interactive toys. Flirt poles are great, and can be good for reinforcing drop it because the dog is rewarded immediately with more playtime. I would also encourage giving all meals either as training treats or in large puzzle toys (I highly recommend Nina Ottosson toys: Tornado, Dog Smart, Twister, Casino, Brick. Make sure to supervise your dog while using these toys, since they won't be as durable as the rubber toys I recommended above). My dog also LOVES this funny squirrel toy; it moves around and makes funny noises-- I think he believes it's a real squirrel! This is the Amazon link, and again for this I'd recommend supervision because I don't know it's that durable.
I might also recommend extending one of your walks to 1.5 to 2 hrs by combining two of the daily walks together into one long walk-- this might exhaust your dog more, as opposed to multiple shorter walks a day. This really depends on your dog, though; give it a try but I can't guarantee it'll work. Do ensure that the long walk takes place at approximately the same time each day, so he knows when his "big playtime" is and learns to relax throughout the rest of the day. For the whining at outside stimuli, perhaps invest in a white noise machine or loud box fan, which will help your dog relax at home.
Best of luck, hope this is helpful!!