Is the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Worth It for Large Breeds?
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Big Bites, Big Problems? Why the Outward Hound Fun Feeder Might Just Be a Lifesaver for Large Dogs
G'day, hoomans. Thor here—your favourite Rottweiler reviewer with a snout for sniffing out the truth (and dinner crumbs under the couch). Now, I may be a chunky lad with a belly built for belly rubs and BBQ scraps, but let me tell ya, scarfing down kibble like it’s a speed-eating contest? Not my style. Or rather—it wasn’t, until the vet gave Mum that “bloating and regurgitation” speech. Yikes.
That's when Mum brought home the
Outward Hound Fun Feeder. At first glance, I thought she'd bought me a puzzle to outsmart my snack instincts (spoiler: you can’t). But after a week of eating from this twisty, swirly bowl with ridges built like a mini maze, mealtime got... interesting.
What Makes This Feeder Different?
Let’s break it down. The Outward Hound Fun Feeder isn’t your average food trough. It’s more like a dinner maze with one goal: slow your pupper’s roll at the dinner bowl. I’m talking about up to 10 times slower. That’s almost twelve fetches-worth of delay. And honestly? It kind of works.
Instead of hoovering my way through four cups of kibble in 30 seconds flat, I’m now forging (ahem... foraging) through the funny ridges. My brain gets a workout. My stomach gets time to realise it’s full. And Mum no longer panics every time I let out a post-dinner burp.
For Big Dogs Like Me, It’s Not Just Cute – It’s Practical
If you’ve got a big pupper—like a Rottie, a Lab, or one of those glorious floofy Newfies—you know our hunger knows no bounds. We eat like it’s our last meal before the Great Dog Park in the Sky. But eating too fast leads to real problems: bloating, upset tummies, and overly dramatic post-meal gas explosions. (I deny all responsibility for carpet-clearing incidents.)
The Fun Feeder helps battle some of these health things in a sneaky, simple way. The design keeps us engaged long enough for our bellies to say, “Alright, mate, that’s enough.” It even works with all types of diets—dry, wet, raw, or Mum’s “healthy dog meal plan” (AKA tasteless kale crunchies).
It Doesn’t Slide Around Like a Drunken Roomba
This thing’s got a non-slip base. I know it sounds basic, but it means you’re not chasing the bowl across the kitchen tiles while shouting “heel!” at your own hands. Whether I nudge, paw, lick, or full-body tackle it— the feeder stays put. And thank dog, it’s also made from BPA, PVC, and phthalate free materials. Translation: safe enough for a snacc-savvy canine like me.
Size Does Matter (When It Comes to Dog Bowls)
The large/regular version fits up to 4 cups of dry food. Perfect for us muscle-bound munchers. There are smaller sizes too, but let’s be honest—we big boys know the food hierarchy in your house. One tail wag and you’ll be refilling it anyway.
But Let’s Be Real—Is It Foolproof?
Not exactly. Some of us clever clogs might still find ways to speed up over time. I’ve caught myself learning the fastest nibble-route. So don’t toss out those feeding routines completely. Make it part of the strategy. And yes, some hoomans say their pups got frustrated. That can happen. But with patience (and a bit of praise during dinner time), most floofs figure it out.
Final Verdict: Worth It?
Look, I’m not one to hand out praise unless it earns a tail wag. But this Outward Hound Fun Feeder scores strong with me. It’s got smarts, sass, and slows down this food monster just enough to protect my gut and impress the vet.
Final rating: 3.5/5 Paws – Great for keeping me healthy, better for making Mum chill during meal times, and just the right amount of challenge. Could use more bacon placement, but I digress.
So if your big pup eats like the vacuum cleaner you wish you didn’t buy—consider giving the Fun Feeder a shot. Your dog’s tummy and your nostrils will thank you.
Paws off for now, hoomans. May your bowls be full and your tails never stop wagging.
Snout bumps and slobbery love,
Thor 🐾
