WOOF Pupsicle - Long-Lasting Interactive Dog Ball Toy to Keep Your Pup Busy and Distracted - Safe for Dogs - Low-Mess Design - Dog Toys for Medium and Large Dogs 25-75 lbs

This is a favorite. It’s a “night-time” treat, for winding down before bed. The small size keeps my 15 pound adult JR/chihuahua busy for a good 20 minutes, and then he just gets in bed. The two important qualities are that it takes a long time for him to finish it, and he really likes it as a treat. It’s a little expensive, but it’s durable, and I’m writing this review about 6 months after I bought it. It’s still in perfect condition. Since my dog is small, he can’t have too many calories without gaining weight. Other treats that keep him busy for the same amount of time have a lot more calories. I haven’t experimented with making my own filling balls yet, but… one day!

We use it nearly every day with bone broth. It’s great and it holds up well, however, DO NOT PUT IT IN THE DISHWASHER. I cannot stress this enough. We had to replace our first one because after many dishwasher cycles the rubber warped and it became impossible to open, even after freezing, rolling, prying, and using coconut oil.

He loved it from the second I put it in front of him and it entertained him for 40 minutes. And it’s quiet. A great toy while you complete a conference call or safe to give him when you leave.

First Impressions I bought the Pupsicle for our new rescue dog who was very nervous whenever we had to leave the house. Right out of the box it felt sturdy and well-made, and I liked that it wasn’t just another cheap chew toy. ⸻ Setup & Ease of Use I went with the premade treat inserts to start, which made it super simple — just pop one in and hand it over. It’s also dishwasher-safe, which is a huge win for me since I don’t want to deal with scrubbing peanut butter out of toys. ⸻ Performance in Real Life She loves it. The Pupsicle has kept her occupied and calm, which has really helped her acclimate to her new home. Instead of pacing or whining when we leave, she settles down with this toy and stays busy. ⸻ Pros & Cons Pros: • Helps reduce anxiety for nervous dogs • Very durable and solid • Easy to clean (dishwasher safe) • Premade inserts make it effortless Cons: • On the heavier side, so probably best for medium+ dogs • Inserts are convenient but add a little extra cost ⸻ Who It’s For Perfect for new dog owners, rescues, or anyone with a dog who needs a healthy distraction when left alone. ⸻ Final Verdict The Pupsicle has made a noticeable difference for our rescue pup. It’s durable, easy to use, and has genuinely helped her feel more at ease in her new environment. Highly recommend.

So far, I have no complaints. I can see that this toy might not work well for some combinations of dogs and people, but for my two current dogs (blue heeler and small terrier), this thing, plus the treat mold, is GREAT! I love that the dogs get it more or less fully emptied, and it is washable. I love that I can pre-prepare a whole bunch of frozen fillings by using the treat mold (sold separately). Yes, I agree that this is a very expensive item, especially if you buy the treat mold along with the toy. I bought two toys at a very reduced price on Prime day, also bought the treat mold at full price, and consider the combined purchase a great value at this cost. The current price (for the toy) is comparable to the cost of an extra-large Toppl, and I've seen it at a price similar to the current cost of a large Toppl. I checked the current price of the XXL "extreme" Kong I needed to use for one dog, and the current price on a different web site is almost the same as the Woof Pupsicle. To answer questions and issues I've seen mentioned... * My terrier weighs 16 pounds and uses the large toy with no problem. Possibly it is minimally less thoroughly cleaned out, but I'm not positive about that. My only warning would be that you ought to keep track of calories and/or what you put in it because you could potentially give a small dog way too many empty calories from "junk food." * The toy is still usable without the treat mold. Just fill up the solid half of the toy and stick it in the freezer overnight, same as you would do with a Kong, except it takes up less space. * Do introduce it properly, by initially giving it with NON-frozen and sticky food in it. An even more slow, careful, step-wise introduction may be necessary if your dog is a destructo-dog. * The terrier takes about 20 minutes to empty it of frozen canned dog food. That's non-trivial, and I'm not sure why people are complaining. The heeler takes less time (maybe 15 minutes?), but it's still an amount of time that is helpful for me, and this licking activity seems to be especially calming for her (as compared to using the food puzzle toys with kibble). * It initially was extremely difficult to open and close the thing. I was best able to do it with a "light" touch, not pulling and making sure not to press the two surfaces together. After not very long, it became much easier. I didn't need to use oil. If you have trouble getting it closed, it became a lot easier after the solid part was frozen (while the vented part stayed at room temperature). * I agree with others that a larger version might be nice, but a larger version might make dogs more likely to destroy the toy in place of emptying it by focused licking. * I'm not sure that any of these toys are truly indestructible. People are mentioning Kongs. Well, my Kongs have required periodic replacement. They have tooth marks and eventually get "modified" to where pieces might get torn off and consumed. For one dog, I had to upgrade to the XXL-size Extreme (black) version, and she also put tooth marks in that. I own a fortune's worth of Kongs, Toppls, and a couple similar food toys, and they all have their issues. They have holes in them that allow liquid to immediately come out (before freezing occurs). They are bulky and use up a lot of space in the freezer, and the unusual shapes make them non-stackable. For me, Kong toys are time-consuming to fill and difficult to clean. My dogs couldn't get the very end cleaned out without throwing the Kong around (making a big mess), and even then it wasn't fully clean. Some did end up with mold in that part of them. [It looks like new inventions, like plugs (or something like that), may solve some of the problems; I didn't have those.] I mention the other toys only to say that this unique brilliant toy has seeming solved all those problems, and my dogs truly LOVE this toy as well. Be assured, I will update this review if anything changes.

My dog absolutely loves this. She looks forward to it every night. It keeps entertained for a good 20 minutes.

My dog falls right on the size cutoff between the small and large Pupsicle. I initially ordered the large since he’s a strong chewer, but he had trouble getting everything out, so I ended up trying the small as well. There are definitely some positives. I think the design is better than a Kong. It stays upright, which makes it less messy. I also really like the mold for making the inserts, instead of having to fill the toy itself and freeze it. That said, there are two major design issues that impacted my experience. First, the all-rubber construction creates a lot of friction when screwing the bottom into the base, especially after repeated use. It gradually became harder to open, to the point where I was using coconut or avocado oil to try to loosen the threads. At one point I even needed a wrench and pliers just to get a better grip. Second, while it’s marketed as dishwasher safe (which I was excited about for cleaning), it seems to dry out the rubber and makes the threading issue worse over time. Unfortunately, mine is now permanently stuck shut and no longer usable. Overall, I like the concept, but the durability and usability issues make this a 3-star product for me. I’d recommend it with caution, especially if you plan to wash it frequently.

I bought this because my dog is both a heavy chewer and an anxious foot-licker; he needs something to concentrate on. This was a hit with him as soon as I handed it over to him!! Now as soon as I pick it up he is eagerly waiting for it. I love that you can make your own fillings, buy the premade ones, or just fill it with things on the fly- sometimes I just put some peanut butter and dog kibble in it. The flexibility of it makes it so easy to use. He is entertained and active for an easy 45 minutes when he has one. My one qualm with them is that they can get stuck and it’s incredibly hard to unscrew the pieces- especially if you’re not washing it basicLly right away. We’ve combatted the problem by spraying some olive oil on the threads, but it doesn’t always help. 100% worth buying but wash it right away so it doesn’t get stuck!

Good and strong. A little hard to screw the pieces together because it’s rubber on rubber.

This is the best toy my dog owns. I use this toy every day for alone time training and it works wonderfully. My dog doesn’t love the inserts you can get for it, but I got the WOOF ice tray and make my own frozen inserts which he loves. Would highly recommend this product.

I would avoid buying this product, it has a huge price tag and is marketed as very tough. My cocker spaniel opened it in one minute, and destroyed it the same night. Not great in my opinion 👎 Can’t believe I spent so much money on it.

My dogs love these!

Great product. Just make sure to take it off them when they are done. Making your own refills is cheap however the bought refills are expensive. Licking is very soothing and relaxing for dogs. We have been using ours a lot recently, as my dog is on strict toileting walks after an injury.