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The toy shown here is an extra small that we borrowed from Xhuuya the raven, we don't currently have one of our own. I did get one for my dearly departed cocker spaniel a few years before I got Brisbane, and that toy lasted us well over a decade before the rubber started to get a bit weird.
The Twist 'n Treat consists of two halves that screw together and come apart completely for easy cleaning. The toy can be filled with small treats and made more difficult by screwing it together tighter. I used to smear it with peanut butter and fill it with kibble.
Puzzle Toy Rating
Capacity: 2/5
Our old medium-sized Twist 'n Treat held less than a quarter cup of kibble. I know the large holds more than that, but not a ton.
Loading Speed: 4/5
Untwist, dump food in, re-twist. It can be tough to get it closed when filled to max capacity, however.
Unloading Speed (standard dog): 3/5
The peanut butter made it last a bit longer, but this was never a time-consuming project for Oakely.
Unloading Speed (superdog): 2/5
There was a reason I stopped using this long before it began to degrade.
Size: 5/5
Comes in Ru-sized all the way up to Doberman-sized.
Durability: 4/5
It'll stand up to all forms of flinging, squishing, and biting. Not hard chewing, though.
Noise: 5/5
Soft rubber means it can be bounced all over the hardwood without waking the neighbors.
Locatability: 1/5
It rolls, and the medium was small enough to fit under most furniture. Was often found in Brisbane's lairs.
Washability: 5/5
Unscrews all the way for easy scrubbing. Also top rack dishwasher safe.
Versatility: 5/5
The various sizes and flexibility of this toy make it good for a variety of creatures. Premier markets it for dogs and cats, it is also raven-approved and could potentially be used for enrichment for a variety of animals. The fact that it can be unscrewed gives it huge potential, and it has no hard parts of sharp edges.
Total: 36/50
I have one and my dog really likes it. However a couple weeks ago I soaked it, washed and air dried it and I haven't been able to twist it as tight as I used to anymore. I wonder if it "expanded" or something. It's a bummer bc my dog really loved that toy.
ReplyDeleteThat's pretty weird! Ours survived a lot of scrubbing and many trips through the dishwasher before it finally started degrading. Normally I would suggest contacting the company to share your experience, but Premier/Petsafe hasn't been terribly receptive in my experience.
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