treat dispenser

Snack-releasing device

A treat dispenser is a device that releases food rewards, typically for pets.

Simple versions require an animal to manipulate the container to extract treats; automated dispensers can be triggered remotely or programmed to release treats at intervals: The treat dispenser kept the dog occupied while we were at work.

Some connect to smartphone apps, letting owners reward pets from anywhere.

Related
  • petDomesticated household companion
  • kibbleGround pet food pellets
  • snackLight between-meal fare
  • rewardPayment for service
  • trainingDeveloping abilities through practice

training aid · clicker · automatic · motion sensor · feeder · dog · cat · good boy · food reward · puzzle · toy · button · timer · portion · portion control · bowl · mechanical · paw

Categories
Opposites
food delivery method

treat dispenserfood bowl

Pet's eating vessel

feeding trough · water bowl · hand feeding

reward vs. deprivation

treat dispenserfasting

Deliberate food avoidance

muzzle · starvation · deprivation

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G