Starmark Bob-A-Lot Feeder
Turning a whole meal into work — the large chamber holds up to three cups, with adjustable difficulty at both openings
Starmark Treat Dispensing Bob-A-Lot Large Dog Interactive Feeder Toy
This is something you buy again. We have not worked out a verified monthly cost for this one yet, and would rather say so than divide a pack price by a guess.
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Price checked November 1, 2026; the listing has today's price.
Most owners add · Everyday Harnesses
Reward mechanics and equipment are one system: the treat marks the behaviour, the harness makes it survivable meanwhile.
Suits these stages
Is the Starmark Bob-A-Lot Feeder right for your dog?
- Who it’s for
- Turning a whole meal into work — the large chamber holds up to three cups, with adjustable difficulty at both openings.
- Who should skip it
- Your dog is a serious chewer. It is not chew-proof and owners report it failing under real chewing.
The verdict
The most useful thing in this category for an adolescent, because it converts food you were going to give away for free into fifteen or twenty minutes of work. The bottom chamber holds up to three cups — a full meal for many dogs — and both the top and bottom openings adjust, so you start easy and make it harder as your dog gets good at it. The weighted anti-slip base makes it wobble unpredictably, which is what keeps a dog engaged rather than solving it once. Owners report it slowing eating and holding attention, with two consistent warnings: it is not chew-proof, and Starmark themselves say supervised play only. Use it for meals rather than treats and you sidestep the calorie problem entirely — the food comes out of the bowl allowance.
Drawbacks
- Not chew-proof — a determined chewer will breach it
- Noisy on hard floors
WagScore
75out of 100- Owner satisfaction
- 70
- Stage fit
- 84
Owner satisfaction from the product's Amazon star rating and review count; stage fit from our own assessment of how well it suits a dog at puppy, adolescent, adult, senior stage.
What the listing says
- Holds a full meal, so it costs no extra calories
- Difficulty adjusts at both openings as the dog improves
- Weighted base makes the movement unpredictable
Specifications
- Material
- BPA-Free Plastic
- Type
- Puzzle Feeder
- Difficulty Level
- Beginner to Intermediate
- Treat Compatible
- Yes — Kibble & Treats
- Best For
- Slow feeding & mental stimulation
From the maker’s listing and Amazon’s product data. Fields the listing doesn’t state are left out, not assumed.
If this one isn’t right
Skip it if: Your dog is a serious chewer. It is not chew-proof and owners report it failing under real chewing.
Our top pick on this shelf, if you would rather start from what we recommend first.
$14.98
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