Are you not a morning person (but your dogs are?). Or do you travel a lot or work long days making it hard to make it home to feed the pups? Thanks to automatic dog feeders you can rest assured Fido is getting the correct amount of food on time regardless of the time or place of his humans.
Best Smart Pet Feeders
One of the benefits of an automatic dog feeder isn’t only for the convenience, but also for portion control. We should also note that all of these allow you to schedule or manually dish out your dog’s food. And one thing to keep in mind is that if your dog tends to chew on cords, you may want to consider one that operates by batteries instead of a power cord.
With that said, here are the best smart pet feeders in each of their respective categories.
See Your Dog | Learn About Dog Nutrition | Portion Control | Low-Tech (No Smartphone) | Teach Your Dog
Best To See Your Dog: WOPET SmartFeeder Review
The WOPET SmartFeeder lets you schedule your dog’s feedings and check in on them during the day. The feeder stores up to 6 pounds of food and dispenses 10-12 grams per serving to help with portion control. So if your dog likes to woof down their food, this is a great feature.
This pet feeder also has a real-time high definition camera that lets you see and interact with your pet. You can even talk to them using your smartphone app.
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Video: How The WOPET SmartFeeder Works
Here’s a quick overview of how to setup and use the WOPET smart feeder.
Best To Learn About Dog Nutrition: Petnet SmartFeeder Review
Petnet’s goal is to help deliver the proper portion of food to your dog according to his 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: Iseebiz Hopper Review
Iseebiz’s Automatic Pet Feeder allows you to customize your pet’s feeding portion from 1 to 39 portions per meal. If your dog or cat has problems with portion control, or you have problems with feeding them the proper amount, this smart dog feeder may be the solution. The feeder also features a built-in infrared detector to prevent overflow or clogging.
This feeder also has a microphone built-in to prerecord up to 10 seconds of audio, allowing pet owners to “call” their pet when it’s time to eat. Note: this is a prerecorded message, not two-way talk capability.
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Best Low-Tech Option: PetSafe Review
If you don’t need a “smart” pet feeder synced 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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Best To Teach Your Dog: CleverPet Review
Update: The original CleverPet Hub is no longer available, but a CleverPet V2 has been announced. We will update this article when that version is released.
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 his own pace by tapping lighted touchpads.
You can access the app on your iPhone or Android phone to see your dog’s progress and statistics as well as set his schedule, so he eats only when he’s supposed to. Simply put your dog’s dry kibble into the CleverPet, and he will be rewarded for his learning. CleverPet is ideal for food-motivate, high-energy and play-oriented dogs.
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Read Our In-Depth CleverPet Review
How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
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.
If you’re super busy, you might consider a dog food delivery service to have kibble delivered to your door on a regular basis.
What type of auto pet feeder are you interested in?