The lick bowl he can't lick bare
The treat sits under a rolling ball, so every lick brings up a little. Up to half an hour of licking, no freezing.
- Up to half an hour of licking, not a few big licks
- The treat hides under a ball, so he can't reach it all at once
- Suction cups hold it to the floor. No flipping, no carrying it off
- Fill and serve. Nothing to freeze the night before
- 90-day refunds if he isn't into it
Not for your dog? Full refund within 90 days.
- No freezing needed
- Suction-cup base
- Dishwasher safe
- 90-day refunds
Big dogs, actually busy for a while
Goldens, shepherds and pit mixes, on the nights the walk came up short.
"The lick mat was gone before I'd put the peanut butter away. This one he actually has to work at."
"My shepherd carried every other bowl off to the couch. This one stays stuck to the kitchen floor."
"Two pit mixes, two bowls, and the first quiet stretch we've had since the snow started."
"No more freezing Kongs the night before. I fill it straight from the fridge and that's it."
Why the lick mat is gone in a few licks
You already know mental work tires a dog out. That's why you bought the mat and the Kong. The idea is right. The problem is where the treat sits.
| What you need | SlowRoll Bowl | Other ball bowls | Lick mat or frozen Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasts longer than a few big licks | Mat: no. Kong: only frozen | ||
| Ready without freezing it the night before | |||
| Filling slides to the ball, not the edges | Can get stuck along the edges | Not built for it | |
| Suction cups hold it to the floor | Often grip pads only | Mat: some. Kong: rolls away | |
| Room for a top layer on a bristle ring | Mat grooves only |
The old ball bowl next to this one: a bigger bowl, a funnel to the middle, suction cups and extra grooves.
How it works, no jargon
Think of a roll-on deodorant. The ball only carries a thin coat up each time it turns. That's the whole trick, and it's why one scoop lasts.
Spoon it into the base
Peanut butter, pumpkin, plain yogurt, a splash of water. The bowl slopes to the middle, so it all collects under the ball.
Drop in the ball, press on the lid
The ball sits in the hole in the lid. Spread a little extra on the bristle ring if you want a bonus layer.
Set it down and sit down
Press it onto a smooth floor so the suction cups grip. Every lick turns the ball and brings up a little more.
Built around what went wrong last time
Each part answers a complaint owners make about the bowls and mats they already own.
- Filling stuck along the edges where the ball can't reach
A bowl shaped like a funnel
The base slopes everything toward the middle, so the ball keeps finding more.
- He picked it up and walked off with it
Suction cups on the bottom
Pressed onto a smooth floor, it stays put while he works at it.
- Licked clean before you sat down
A rolling ball and a bristle ring
He can't reach the whole treat at once, and the grooves hold an extra layer on top.
- Prepping and freezing the night before
Fill and serve
No freezer time. Spoon it in, put the lid on, set it down.
- Scrubbing dried peanut butter out of corners
Dishwasher safe
Base, ball and lid go straight in the dishwasher.
The older dog gets a job too
When the long walks are harder for her than they used to be, licking is slow, calm work she can still enjoy.
Same bowl, same fill, a gentler way to give her something to do.
Fill it from your fridge
Peanut butter, pumpkin, plain Greek yogurt, blended canned carrots, a splash of water. Whatever's already open.
If it's thick, thin it down a little so it runs to the ball.
What a short-walk night can look like
Same cold night, same big dog. A different hour after dinner.
Before
- Walk cut short at the corner
- Lick mat bare before you sit down
- Tomorrow's Kong still in the freezer
- Pacing the hallway until bedtime
With the SlowRoll Bowl
- Filled from the fridge, no planning
- Still licking when you sit down
- Parked on the kitchen floor, not the hallway
- Dinner eaten sitting down for once
Everything you need for tonight
One price, nothing to add on.
- Bowl base with suction cupsSlopes everything to the middle
- Rolling lick ballBrings up a thin coat with every lick
- Bristle lidHolds an extra layer on top
- 90-day refundsIf he isn't into it, send it back
- Ships in 1 to 2 daysDelivered 5 to 10 days after it ships
Not for your dog? Full refund within 90 days.
Questions owners ask first
I've bought lick mats and a ball bowl before and he finished them in minutes. Why is this different?
A mat puts the whole treat on the surface, so a big dog reaches all of it at once. Here the treat sits in the base under a rolling ball, and each lick only brings up a thin coat. The bowl funnels the filling back to the ball instead of letting it get stuck along the edges, and the suction cups stop him walking off with it.
If it still doesn't work for your dog, you have 90 days to get a full refund.
How long will it keep him busy?
Up to half an hour in our owners' videos. It depends on your dog and the filling. A thinner mix rolls up slower and steadier, and a layer on the bristle ring adds time.
Is it big enough for my 80 lb dog?
Our videos show it with golden retrievers, a shepherd mix and two pit bulls. Exact measurements are in Product Details at the top of this page, so you can check it against your dog's bowl.
What do I put in it?
Peanut butter, plain pumpkin, plain Greek yogurt, blended canned carrots, mashed fruit, or wet food. Mix in a splash of water. If it's too thick it won't run to the ball, so thin it down until it pours slowly.
Use a peanut butter without xylitol, and stick to foods your dog already handles well.
Will he flip it or carry it off?
The base has suction cups. Press it firmly onto a smooth, clean, hard floor before you let him at it. Suction grips best on sealed tile, vinyl or a smooth tray. On textured wood or rough tile, set it on a smooth mat first.
My dog destroys everything. Will it survive him?
It's a licking bowl, not a chew toy. Stay nearby, and pick it up once he's finished so it doesn't become something to chew. If he goes for the bowl instead of the filling, it isn't the right toy for him, and the 90-day refund covers you.
Can he get the lid off or the ball out?
The lid holds the ball in place over the base. Some determined dogs will work at a lid, so supervise while he licks and take it up if he starts pawing or chewing at the edge.
I have two dogs. Will they fight over it?
Give each dog their own bowl, a little apart from each other, like the two pit bulls in our video. High-value treats can bring out guarding in some dogs, so keep an eye on the first few sessions.
What if he just ignores it?
Start with his favorite filling and smear a little on top of the ball so he finds it straight away. Give it while you're in the room the first few times. If he still isn't interested, return it within 90 days for a full refund.
How fast does it ship, and how do returns work?
Orders are processed in 1 to 2 days and delivered 5 to 10 days after that. You have 90 days from delivery to ask for a refund.
Licking away in other kitchens
Big dogs, small dogs, old dogs. Same bowl.
"Finally something that lasts longer than the commercial break."
Doodle owner"Rainy week, no long walks, and this saved our evenings."
Golden retriever owner"My old girl can't do long walks now. She loves this."
Senior lab owner"Dishwasher, done. No more scrubbing the Kong."
Shepherd ownerShort walk tonight? Give him something that lasts
Fill it, drop the ball in, set it down. $19.99, with 90-day refunds.