Starmark Treat Dispensing Bob-A-Lot, Small
A sturdy wobbling feeder toy for food driven dogs, held back by awkward filling and cleaning.
The short version
- Food motivated dogs that need mental work at mealtime
- Owners looking for a slow feeder the dog has to move
- Dogs that push and paw at toys rather than chewing them
- Your dog chews hard plastic
- You want a toy that is quick to fill and easy to scrub out
- Your dog is a very small breed that may struggle to move it
What owners like
- Keeps food motivated dogs busy for a long time
- Works as a slow feeder for dogs that gulp kibble
- Sturdy hard plastic that holds up to normal pushing and pawing
- Stays in one area instead of rolling away like ball style dispensers
Common complaints
- Hard to fill through the small top opening
- Hard to clean inside because it does not come fully apart
- Not for chewers; some dogs start chewing the lid once it is empty
- Even the small size can be large for very small breeds
Based on Starmark's own shop listing, product pages from Kwik Pets and PetGuys, and a hands-on Top Dog Tips review..
Research scores
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What it does
A weighted plastic toy that wobbles when a dog pushes it and drops kibble or treats out of an adjustable opening, in the small size.
- Wobbles back upright when nudged or pawed, releasing food a few pieces at a time
- Adjustable opening lets owners start easy and make it harder later
- Works with dry kibble for a full meal or small dry treats
- Weighted, anti-slip base keeps it from rolling under furniture
- Sold in small and large sizes
A solid pick for food motivated dogs that need something to do at mealtime, since it can serve as a slow feeder that the dog has to work. The trade-offs are a fiddly fill and clean through a small screw top, and hard plastic that is not meant for dogs that chew their toys.
How it compares
Specs
- Size
- Small, about 6.5 inches tall
- Other size
- Large, about 9 inches tall
- Material
- Durable polymer with an anti-slip coating on the base
- Base
- Weighted, so it bobs and tilts instead of rolling away
- Difficulty
- Adjustable opening controls how fast food comes out
- Chambers
- Dual chambers for treats or kibble
- Cleaning
- Dishwasher safe per Starmark and retailers
Worth knowing
- Retailer guidance says to supervise use, not treat it as a chew toy, and replace it if damaged.
- Use dry kibble or small dry treats that fit the opening.
Questions
How do you clean the Starmark Bob-A-Lot?
Starmark lists it as dishwasher safe. Reviewers note it does not fully come apart, so soaking in soapy water and rinsing helps clear the inside.
What size Bob-A-Lot should I get?
The small is about 6.5 inches tall and the large about 9 inches. Retailers note the small can still be big for tiny breeds.
Can the Bob-A-Lot be used as a slow feeder?
Yes. It takes dry kibble, and the adjustable opening controls how quickly food comes out.
Is the Bob-A-Lot safe for chewers?
It is hard plastic and not a chew toy. Retailers advise supervision and replacing it if it gets damaged.
Sources
- Starmark Pro Shop: Treat Dispensing Bob-A-Lot
- Kwik Pets: Starmark Bob a Lot Small Toy Treat Dispenser
- PetGuys: Starmark Bob-A-Lot Small
- Top Dog Tips: Review of StarMark Bob-A-Lot Interactive Dog Toy
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.