Author name: James Carter

Illustration: A calm adult dog nudging an appropriately sized generic treat-dispensing ball on a washable mat while an adult supervises nearby.

Best treat-dispensing balls for dogs: noise, refill and clean-up

The best treat-dispensing ball releases suitable food easily enough to keep your dog interested and can be cleaned after use. Compare the opening with your dog’s actual kibble, then consider noise and how the toy moves around the room. A dispenser that repeatedly jams or disappears under furniture is unlikely to become a useful favourite.

Illustration of a puppy playing in a home with a closed safety gate and latched storage cupboard.

Puppy-proofing your home: a room-by-room checklist

Puppy-proofing your home means removing reachable hazards, limiting access where necessary and checking again as your puppy grows. Start at floor level and follow the routes your puppy will use for sleeping, eating, playing and toileting. A single cleared room is easier to supervise than an entire house full of tempting objects.

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