{"id":17770,"date":"2021-11-30T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/?p=17770"},"modified":"2022-06-27T13:32:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T19:32:50","slug":"nina-ottossons-tips-tricks-wobble-bowl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outwardhound.com\/furtropolis\/product\/puzzles\/nina-ottossons-tips-tricks-wobble-bowl","title":{"rendered":"Nina Ottosson’s Tips & Tricks: Hacking the Wobble Bowl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some dogs have a hard time figuring out our puzzles, while other dogs figure them out too quickly! Nina Ottosson\u2019s Tip & Tricks is a series of posts that cover how to make each puzzle game harder for dogs that are quick to solve them, and easier for dogs still getting the hang of it.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next dog puzzle Nina is going to cover is the Wobble Bowl. The Wobble Bowl is a Level 1 dog puzzle that is both a slow feeder and a mental challenge. It turns mealtime into an interactive game, keeps dogs engaged, and helps them eat at a healthier pace. The Wobble Bowl is fun for all dogs regardless of age, size, or breed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Wobble Bowl Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always start by letting the dog watch you fill the game with treats and food. I recommend using extra tasty treats the first time the dog plays with a new game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove the stopper from the lid. Pour kibble or treats into the Wobble Bowl. Close the lid with the stopper, place the game on the floor, and let the games begin! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The transparent lid makes the food or treats visible in order to motivate the dog to work on getting all the pieces. The Wobble Bowl works great with both dry kibble and treats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making the Wobble Bowl Easier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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To make it easier, in the beginning, you can shake it slightly to disperse the food (and scent of the food), and even put some food pieces just inside some of the openings, so that these easily fall out when the dog starts playing with the Wobble Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play together with the dog, sit next to, and help them understand how the game works by showing your dog how to wobble it back and forth with his nose or paws until the food falls out on the sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also remove the lid and use it as a wobbling slow feeder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Making the Wobble Bowl More Challenging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Remove the transparent lid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cut out pieces of paper, then tape over one or several openings from the inside, leaving at least one opening exposed. How many taped openings depends on how advanced you want the puzzle to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can also tape over one or two openings in the maze inside to make it even more challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Put the lid back on and let the games begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Motivate More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can even put toys or small balls in the Wobble Bowl. It both makes the game more difficult and can also motivate dogs that aren’t as food-motivated as others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Extra Tips & Tricks for the Wobble Bowl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n