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If you’re anything like me, getting out of bed can be a struggle at times. The alarm goes off at 6 AM and I am not enthusiastic about getting out of my warm covers. Sally, our dog, is the complete opposite. She is ready to roll because she knows it’s feeding time. Fortunately, my husband is in charge of her morning feeding, so I don’t have to rush out of bed like he does. (Sally doesn’t allow any snoozed alarms.) It wasn’t until researching this article that I realized how beneficial an automatic dog feeder with timer would be. Although we love our Sally and appreciate her enthusiasm in the mornings, it would be nice to hit the snooze alarm every now and then 😉 . We’ve researched some of the best automatic pet feeders and categorized them according to their offerings.
Best Smart Pet Feeders
We reviewed 5 of the best smart pet feeders to help you feed your dog the correct amount of food on time at every feeding. All of these allow you to schedule or manually dish out your dog’s food. One thing to keep in mind is that if your dog has a tendency to chew on cords, you may want to consider one that operates by batteries instead of a power cord. Here are the best smart pet feeders in 5 categories:
Teaching Your Dog | Seeing Your Dog | Learning About Dog Nutrition | Portion Control | No Smartphone Connection
Best for Teaching Your Dog: CleverPet Review
CleverPet is a game for your dog that allows 50 to 300 plays per day. The game consists of memory puzzles to help your dog increase in skill level over time. Your dog can unlock new challenges at her own pace by tapping lighted touchpads. You can access the app on you iPhone or Android phone to see your dog’s progress and statistics as well as set her schedule, so she eats only when she’s supposed to. Simply put your dog’s dry kibble into the CleverPet and she will be rewarded for her learning. CleverPet is ideal for food-motivate, high-energy and play-oriented dogs.
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Read our in-depth CleverPet Review
Best for Seeing Your Dog: GemPet SmartFeeder Review
The GemPet SmartFeeder lets you schedule your dog’s feedings and check in on him during the day. The feeder dispenses 10-100 grams per serving to help with portion control, so if your dog likes to woof down his food this is a great feature. One cool thing is that this pet feeder has a real-time camera that lets you see your pet anytime, as long as there is light. If it becomes disconnected from the WiFi it will distribute food according to your preferences. Unfortunately, there have been issues with this feeder’s performance, which is why it isn’t ranked higher in our article.
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Connecting GemPet to WiFi
The video below has a great explanation of how to set up your pet feeder.
Best for Learning About Dog Nutrition: PetNet SmartFeeder Review
Petnet’s goal is to help deliver the proper portion of food to your dog according to her age, weight and activity level. This smart feeder can hold 5 to 7 pounds of food and portions out 1/16 to 1 1/2 cups of dry kibble (round kibble works best). It has a backup battery that is rechargeable. It keeps track of when your dog is running out of food and will have it delivered to your door. Overall, Petnet’s focus is to help you understand your dog’s nutritional needs.
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Best for Portion Control: RolliTron Review
RolliPet is branded as being able to help your dog go on a diet. If your pet has problems with portion control, or you have problems with feeding him the proper amount, this smart dog feeder may be the solution. The feeder can be powered with batteries or an AC adapter, but if you use batteries only scheduling feedings will work to save power.
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Best for No Smartphone Connection: PetSafe Review
If you don’t need a “smart” pet feeder synced up to your phone this PetSafe auto dog feeder can do the job. You can schedule up to 12 meals a day with this feeder, so it would work well for multiple pets eating the same food (as long as they don’t steal each other’s servings!). Portions range from 1/8 to 4 cups of dry kibble. You can select a Slow Feed Mode option, which dispenses the meal over a 15 minute period to keep your dog from chowing down too quickly.
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Kibble Size Matters
You probably noticed that these auto pet feeders have kibble size requirements. You probably won’t run into any issues if you have a younger pup or a smaller breed pup, but if you have a medium to larger breed you could be pushing it. Be sure to measure your dog’s kibble before purchasing one of these pet feeders to ensure it will work for your dog’s feedings.
What type of auto pet feeder are you interested in?
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2 Comments on "Best Automatic Dog Feeder: Guarantee Your Dog Eats on Time"
Awesome these will come in super handy for those times I can get home from work in time to feed my sweet Maggie.
Awesome these will come in super handy for those times I can get home from work in time to feed my sweet Maggie.