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From:sherman oaks,california,USA
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posted 03-02-2004 07:08 PM         

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Hi...I have one of those treat/food dispensing cube things that you put treats or kibble in to make your dog "work" for it's food( I heard these were good for keeping the dog busy and keep his mind working.) I use to put food in it but my dog was getting a little chunky cause I use to free feed her aswell.( I do not free feed her anymore) WEll now that I have started school agian I am not able to take her out as much as I would like and I was thinking of putting either her breakfeast or dinner in the cube and letting her eat her food like that sometimes. I dont know if this is a good idea though cause she may not get all the food out therefore not eating a whole meal, but I thought it would be good cause it would get her mind busy and her body by pushing the cube around trying to get the food. I thought I could do this on the days I have school all day and give her the cube when I leave. I'm just trying to think of ways to keep her busy and occupied while i am at school all day.(I only have a full day of achool 2 days a week) I do give her bones but she just lays down and eats them. Does anyone else use these food/treat dispensing cubes, and do you think if i put one of her meals in there once in a while it could be a good thing for her? I just feel so bad leaving her all day and then when i come home late i have tons of homework so she doesnt get a full walk, just little ones on those days. What do you guys think?

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posted 03-02-2004 08:14 PM         

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Maybe you could try putting part of her meal in the cube. That way you know she is getting 3/4 of her meal and has to work for the other 1/4, or something like that. When I leave Luna to go to work, I give her a kong with peanut butter that has been frozen, it takes her longer to get all the peanut butter that way. But I am sure she licks it until it is done and then just sits around.

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posted 03-03-2004 07:49 AM         

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You could put her meal in the cube and whatever she doesn't manage to get out, take it out and feed it to her when you get home.

Jamiya

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posted 03-03-2004 01:47 PM         

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Hi winnie,
I think that would be great for your dog. Mental stimulation is just as xhausting as physical stimualtion for dogs. I also freeze peanut butter in a kong for my dog, and since I have full days as well, I get up early and we excercise then. I started this because she had really bed seperation anxiety, and now its a moring routine we both enjoy! Like Jamiya said, you coul dput a quarter of her food in the cube before you leave and give her the next 3/4 when you get home.
Good Luck

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