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Outward Hound Rock N' Relax Dog Toy

Outward Hound Rock N' Relax Dog Toy

By Outward Hound 6 reviews analyzed Updated Oct 2023 85% confidence
3.5 /10
Quality
4.0
Value
3.0
Design
6.0
Function
4.0
Durability
3.0

In a Nutshell

  • Dog pulls off the top quickly and eats all the treats.
  • Durability is a significant concern, with some dogs disassembling the toy within minutes.
  • Interesting design that keeps dogs engaged but not for long.

Quick Verdict

The Outward Hound Rock N' Relax Dog Toy has a unique design that can keep dogs engaged, but durability issues are a significant concern. Some dogs can easily disassemble the toy, which might pose a choking hazard.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 6
Would Recommend 33%
Would Buy Again 0%
Avg Lifespan few minutes to 3 weeks

Pet Compatibility

πŸ• Dogs
Suitable
🐈 Cats
Caution

Critical Warnings

high

Many dogs reported breaking the toy, posing a choking hazard.

Prevention: Supervise use if your dog is a heavy chewer or if teething.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Engaging Design (2)

    This toy keeps dogs occupied and excited because it has a removable top rock and the hole in the bottom rock allows various sizes of treats to be put in it.

  • Non-Noisy (1)

    Unlike some other feeder balls, this toy doesn't make much noise when it's being used.

Cons

  • Low durability (3) major

    The toy durability was consistently mentioned as a problem. Some dogs were able to chew through the toy in a few minutes.

  • Difficulty with Treats (1) minor

    The shape, when filled with treats, results in a challenging form factor.

Who Is This For?

βœ“ Best For

  • β€’ People with calm dogs with space to run around. β€” The toy can help keep dogs occupied when left alone.
  • β€’ Seniors β€” Because the toy can be filled with kibble and it's easy to feed into the toy

βœ— Skip If

  • β€’ Owner with puppies. β€” This toy does not serve puppies well as they have a teething phase and can easily chew through.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan Less than 1 month to months

Factors: dog size, type of dog, chewing habits of dog

Cleaning Methods

βœ— Machine wash
βœ“ Hand wash
βœ“ Spot clean

Floor Compatibility

βœ“ Hardwood
βœ“ Tile
βœ“ Carpet
βœ“ Vinyl
βœ“ Laminate

Rating Distribution

2.3
6 reviews
5β˜…
17%
4β˜…
33%
3β˜…
0%
2β˜…
17%
1β˜…
33%
easy_to_play (2) easy_to_eat (3)

Common Questions

How durable is this toy?

Durability is poor; many dogs chewed through it within minutes.

Is the toy noisy?

No, it doesn't make as much noise as some other feeder balls.

Highlighted Reviews

β€” SqueekerWithTug

"This toy has a removable top rock and a hole in the bottom rock, so a variety of sizes of treats can be put in it. My puppy started feeding this way as soon as it was loaded with kibble. THE CODE has been erased."

β€” DogMom

"Dog pulls off the top with her feet immediately and eats all the treats."

Bottom Line

It does keep dogs entertained but durability is poor.

3.5 /10
β€” Below Average