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- STANDS UP TO HEAVY CHEWERS: This durable toy is built to handle heavy chewing and the 3 treat-dispensing chambers makes playtime last longer
- RELIEVES BOREDOM AND ANXIETY: Our patented Treat Meter randomly dispenses treats to keep your dog busy; the flexible prongs can be trimmed to increase the flow of treats
- CHALLENGES YOUR DOG: Fill with treats, peanut butter, kibble or mix it up for a fun challenge
- EASY TO CLEAN: Top-shelf dishwasher safe
- LARGE DOGS: Designed for large breeds like Retrievers, Shepherds and other breeds who weigh over 50 pounds
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Sold By | Amazon.com | doudele | SCHITEC INC | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
target species | Dog | Dog | Large & Medium Dogs | Dog | Dog |
material | rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Nylon, Rubber |
style | — | Treat Dumbbells | — | Traditional | Jack |
pattern | Dog | Dog | Dog | Dog | Dog |
weight | 0.85 pounds | 0.17 kilograms | — | — | 0.67 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Keep Your Dog Busy
Let the toy do the work!
Turn meal or treat time into playtime with PetSafe Busy Buddy Dog Toys! Fun new ways to help bust boredom for even the toughest chewers or break separation anxiety for the anxious pups. Let your dog get his energy out with one of our toys, so you and your dog can live happy together.
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- Global brand in pet products for nearly 30 years
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Benefits of PetSafe Busy Buddy Dog Toy
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Dog WellnessPromotes dental and mental health by cleaning your dog's teeth and reducing separation anxiety |
Chew DurabilityStands up to aggressive chewing for long-lasting play |
All-Natural MaterialMade of safe, non-toxic and BPA-free material |
Easy to CleanTop rack dishwasher-safe parts |
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Treat Ring ToysKeep your dog distracted with PetSafe Treat Ring Dog Toys. Redirect unwanted chewing behavior into positive playtime. The natural rawhide rings entice your dog's senses to help extend playtime. |
Meal Dispensing ToysSlow down fast eaters with PetSafe Meal Dispensing Dog Toys. Make meal time playtime by filling the toy with kibble. Perfect for rapid eaters or dogs that need a little help managing their weight. |
Treat Dispensing ToysReward your dog for playing with the PetSafe Treat Dispensing Dog Toys. Add treats in the toy to spice up your dog's playtime. Cut the Treat Meter prongs to customize how challenging the toy is for your dog. |
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More PetSafe Toys for Your Dog | Encourage a slower eating habit by turning dinnertime into playtime with The PetSafe Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble Dog Toy. | Encourage a slower eating habit by turning dinnertime into playtime with The PetSafe Busy Buddy Tug-A-Jug Dog Toy. | The PetSafe Busy Buddy Squirrel Dude Dog Toy rewards your pup during playtime for more fun. | Adjust the challenge level for your pup with the PetSafe Busy Buddy Twist ‘n Treat Dog Toy. | Keep your dog busy with the PetSafe Busy Buddy Bristle Bone Toy. Just attach a treat ring on the toy to keep your dog distracted, all while he’s having fun! | Just attach a treat ring on the PetSafe Busy Buddy Jack Dog Toy to keep your dog distracted, all while he’s having fun! |
Type of Dog Toy | Meal Dispensing | Meal Dispensing | Treat Dispensing | Treat Dispensing | Treat Ring | Treat Ring |
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 9.13 x 6 x 3.75 inches; 13.6 ounces
- Item model number : BB-BRCL-L
- Department : dog-interactive-toys
- Date First Available : June 22, 2012
- Manufacturer : Radio Systems Corporation
- ASIN : B008JCH2A2
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #32,136 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #647 in Dog Chew Toys
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Product Description
If your pup needs a challenge, a distraction and a treat all at the same time, the PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle will keep him happy for hours. Our patented Treat Meter randomly dispenses treats to help relieve boredom and prevent anxiety. The flexible prongs can be trimmed to increase the flow of treats. Fill with treats, peanut butter, kibble or mix it up for a fun challenge. Made to withstand strong chewers, this fun toy is top-shelf dishwasher safe. Choose from extra small, small, medium and large sizes. PetSafe brand is here to help you and your pet live happy together.
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Customers like the quality and appearance of the pet toy. They mention it's a great way to keep your dog entertained and the rubber is very thick. Customers also like the filling. However, some customers have reported that the smell is overpowering and the treats can get soggy and gross. Customers have different opinions on size, ease of use, ease to cleaning, and softness.
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Customers like the quality of the pet toy. They mention that it stands up to daily chewing and fetches, and is a good treat toy for a dog in need of stimulation. It lasts a long time at their house, and it's able to keep their dog entertained for longer.
"...I fill it with small treats before I leave for work and it helps keep her busy and happy throughout the morning...." Read more
"...Overall, very happy with the durability, safety, and fun of this one, and wouldn't hesitate to replace it with the exact item if it is ever lost or..." Read more
"...treat dispensing toy; the rubber it's made from is very thick and durable, and the irregular shape of it makes it more interesting for the dog...." Read more
"...This toy makes him work much harder!The construction of this toy is very sturdy...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the pet toy. They say it's a pretty cool treat dispensing toy, the rubber it' s made from is very thick, and the design is fantastic. Some say that the material needs to be modified, but that the product is still great and provides a lot of fun for their pets.
"This is a pretty cool treat dispensing toy; the rubber it's made from is very thick and durable, and the irregular shape of it makes it more..." Read more
"...Kongs take no time at all to empty. This one seems to provide much more of a challenge, mostly due to the three different sizes of compartments and..." Read more
"...I love the way it bounces irregularly and sporadically so it keeps him guessing...." Read more
"...In general, I do. Concept is great, the rubber is soft enough to allow our 4 month old Pyr to grab it and squeeze and strong enough to not be..." Read more
Customers like the filling of the pet toy. They say it has 3 different areas to stuff with treats. Customers also appreciate the different size holes for different sized treats. Overall, customers are satisfied with the fillable toy and recommend it to others.
"...much more of a challenge, mostly due to the three different sizes of compartments and openings...." Read more
"...It holds so much food and she will play with the barnacle while we are away and eat, something she wouldn't initially do...." Read more
"...I like that it has 3 separate areas to put food in and it takes her awhile to knock it around with her nose and release all the food...." Read more
"...It is really nice that it has three separate compartments to stuff in treats. It is very sturdy and has held up well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the pet toy. Some mention that the large fits about a cup of kibble, while others say that the smaller ball requires really small treats. The good point is that it's sturdy, bouncy, and stuffable. However, some customers say that two of the three chambers are way too large for this and their puppy food, and the smaller balls require really small snacks. The larger ball will only hold a cups of food, but that will vary with how the pellets are shaped. The smaller ball also has enough inner corners and crannies that dog hair sticks to it pretty badly.
"...a kong around (and I mean THROWING a kong around), the weight and asymmetrical shape makes it difficult to throw or roll, which is my dog's..." Read more
"...I purchased the Medium for my 30 lb pups and it was a good size for their stature." Read more
"...My only con is that it's a little big for him. He weighs 70lbs and I got the medium...." Read more
"...She figured it out quick. It holds plenty of food for her size and I’m happy that she can pick it up...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the pet toy. Some mention that the materials are very durable but not hard at all, and that it is more challenging than other treat toys. However, others say that it's so hard to get treats out of that they had to dig quite a bit.
"...It is a bit of a hassle to load the kibble into all 3 areas without some dropping out and I can't use my normal method of pouring kibble into the..." Read more
"...I have no idea how he did it. The difficulty is perfect for my little guy, though...." Read more
"...It loads easily, but then the dogs can't get the pieces back out...." Read more
"...2 of the 3 chambers are way too large for this and his puppy food just comes right out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning. Some mention that they wash up easily, while others say that it can be a pain to clean. The rubber exterior picks up dirt and hair, and the stuff gets all over the floor. The odor does not go away after soaking, and it makes a mess of spilled kibble.
"...Fur collects in the little dips between "barnacles" and clings to the slots on the outside of the toy...." Read more
"...Under daily use these have held up well. They're easy to hand wash with a bottle brush and hot soapy water...." Read more
"...and crannies that dog hair sticks to it pretty badly and it needs to be scrubbed off every couple of months...." Read more
"...They lick easily, and are scrubbable in the sink and can go in the dishwasher...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the softness of the pet toy. Some mention that the soft plastic is nice for chewing, while others say that it's very hard rubber. The toy is made of soft rubber and is not durable, while some say that the rubber is quite thick and doesn't give much.
"...I (and my roommates) appreciate that it's made of softer plastic which doesn't make as much noise on the hardwood floors as some of his other toys...." Read more
"...differences between the two, from my perspective, is that the barnacle is soft rubber and therefore pretty quiet, and the Wobbler is hard plastic..." Read more
"...My dogs dont chew on it, its just as if the rubber starts getting icky, and it seems to do it on the outside not the inside food area which is odd..." Read more
"...In general, I do. Concept is great, the rubber is soft enough to allow our 4 month old Pyr to grab it and squeeze and strong enough to not be..." Read more
Customers dislike the smell of the pet toy. They say the vanilla fragrance is overpowering and the toy can get pretty gross pretty fast. Customers also mention that the treats get soggy and leave some nastiness in it.
"...down side to this toy is that it collects dog fur and can get pretty gross pretty fast...." Read more
"...For some reason the toy is very strongly scented of this artificial vanilla kind of smell? Like, I can smell it across the room...." Read more
"...seem like it would be that attractive to dogs and it's a pretty strong chemical smell...." Read more
"...It did have a bit of a rubber smell when it first came but that has faded after the initial wash and subsequent play...." Read more
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I did cut down the opening a bit to match treats. We have purple and orange.
She gets worn out playing and has never been able to rip off any pieces of the toy. She can only have a select few toys from certain brands.
Great mental stimulation. Beth’s high energy and obsessed with playing ball, so her barnacle has helped her (and me) spend time doing other activities.
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2024
I did cut down the opening a bit to match treats. We have purple and orange.
She gets worn out playing and has never been able to rip off any pieces of the toy. She can only have a select few toys from certain brands.
Great mental stimulation. Beth’s high energy and obsessed with playing ball, so her barnacle has helped her (and me) spend time doing other activities.
So far it's been over a month that I've actually left this on the floor, and it shows very little signs of damage. Some treats have made a perpetual home in the large and medium sides of the toy, and it keeps him interested from time to time, as he'll just randomly pick it up and start kicking it around, or bring it to me in hopes of a game of fetch or a treat reload.
One thing that definitely helped him fall in love with it was that I immediately (after washing) placed a variety of sizes of his favorite treats in the different globes. Some (kibble-sized) treats fell out easily and taught him that this was indeed a rewarding toy to play with, others took a little kicking and dropping, and some remain until they start to break apart from enough bouncing and licking, which keeps his attention.
We have the large (for a 40-lb dog) and it suits him well as he can get his mouth around even the largest of the globes to carry it, while it has about a zero percent change of becoming a choking hazard, unless a piece breaks off, which seems unlikely so far.
One does have to be somewhat careful playing fetch in the house, as it bounces somewhat unpredictably and has a bit of heft to it.
Very pleasantly surprised to find that the rubber actually smells good, somewhat like bubble gum, as opposed to some other rubber toys that reek of chemicals.
Overall, very happy with the durability, safety, and fun of this one, and wouldn't hesitate to replace it with the exact item if it is ever lost or damaged.
The opening of each compartment has little strips inside that makes the toy dispense treats pretty randomly. You can also snip them so they're shorter, to dispense treats easier. I snipped all of them in my toy, because my dog was having a hard time getting treats out, and I adjusted them several times to where now it's almost too easy to get the treats out. I just couldn't find a happy medium, and of course once you've cut them, you can't uncut them.
The only real down side to this toy is that it collects dog fur and can get pretty gross pretty fast. Most of my dog's other toys stay relatively clean when she's using them, but between the material and the pattern and whatnot on the outside, this toy is just a gunk magnet. Fur collects in the little dips between "barnacles" and clings to the slots on the outside of the toy. My dog doesn't really mind, obviously, but I think it's a little gross. ;D My dog for whatever reason favors most of her other toys over this one; even when this is the only toy that still has treats left in it, she'll often ignore it. It's a very high quality toy, though.
We use a large breed dog food with larger sized kibble which helps to add to the challenge. The fact that this bounces erratically and doesn't roll smoothly makes it difficult for my dog to develop a method for emptying it quickly. With some other toys, like the Kong Wobbler, he quickly learns to just push it around with his nose. This toy makes him work much harder!
The construction of this toy is very sturdy. We usually feed one meal a day in this, and it's held up well to heavy chewing. I (and my roommates) appreciate that it's made of softer plastic which doesn't make as much noise on the hardwood floors as some of his other toys. The prongs on the openings can be cut to adjust the difficulty, which is nice if you're using different sized kibble or treats. It is a little harder to fill than other toys, but still not terribly difficult.
Overall I've had a great experience with all the PetSafe toys I've tried, and this one is one of the very best!
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Super sturdy, even with strong chewers. Would order again.
Reviewed in Germany on January 25, 2024
En plus de ça la matière fait peu de bruit et semble résistante.
Très satisfaite de cette achat, ma chienne aussi semble t'il.