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Treat-Dispensing Dog Toys

The Foobler Puzzle Feeder Can Be Placed on a Timer to Dispense Treats

— October 5, 2015 — Lifestyle
If you spend all day at the office then there's no doubt your dog is at home with an empty stomach for hours on end, so to ensure your furry friend never goes hungry again there's the Foobler Puzzle Feeder. Featuring a timer that will instantly dispense treats from one of the six built-in compartments, the Foobler Puzzle Feeder will sound an internal mechanical bell when it dispenses the treats or food. The Foobler Puzzle Feeder timer can be set for 15, 30, 60 or 90-minute intervals to suit your individual feeding schedule.

Working with your dogs natural instinct to hunt for their food, the Foobler Puzzle Feeder is easy to maintain by either washing it by hand or tossing it into the dishwasher.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Pet Feeders - Opportunity to develop pet feeders that can be controlled and monitored remotely, providing both convenience to pet owners and a healthy diet for pets.
2. Smart Pet Toys - Opportunity to develop more interactive and intelligent toys for pets that can promote their physical and mental health.
3. Subscription Pet Services - Opportunity to develop subscription-based pet services that can offer personalized meal plans and deliver food and treats at specific intervals throughout the day.
Industry Implications
1. Pet Supplies - Pet supply companies can offer new and innovative products like automated feeders, interactive toys, and subscription services to cater to pet owners’ needs
2. Smart Home Technology - Smart home technology companies can create systems that integrate with automated pet feeders and toys to provide pet owners with a more convenient and seamless experience.
3. Fitness and Health - Fitness and health companies can create personalized meal plans for pets and provide consultancy services to pet owners to promote their pet's well-being.
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