Hoover Control

When Mirabel joined the house, kibble started flying everywhere. Ribsy, who had always Hoovered his meals, began to wolf them down as if the house was on fire. And Mirabel...Mirabel doesn't do anything slow. That includes outracing her big brother to the bottom of the bowl.

While Girl was appreciative that they liked their new high-protein, low-carb food, she hoped there would be a way to curb their enthusiasm - and their gas. These two give Walter a good run for his money.

Enter the DogPause bowl. Cute and colorful, the bowl is divided into four equal feeding zones. Simply scoop and distribute the kibble amongst the compartments, and watch them go at it...more slowly! That's because Ribsy and Mirabel, despite their long slender snouts, can't nose in on the food all at once. They must re-position themselves each time they plunder a new zone. And the bowl itself is designed to slide a bit, which also encourages re-positioning - and slowing down - while eating.

In the few weeks that they have been eating out of their DogPause bowls, Ribsy and Mirabel have definitely eased up on the gas pedal, to Girl and Boy's relief. Dog gas in bed? Not a pleasant way to wake up. Plus it's nice to see the dogs look like they're actually enjoying their food instead of simply inhaling it.

The bowl is a very well thought-out product. For instance, the bowl bottom is shaped like a wave, which means it not only prevents the wobbles, but it also provides a convenient gap to get your fingers underneath so you can easily pick it back up from the floor. Small touches make a big difference!

And in Ribsy and Mirabel's cases, the big difference is the fresh air! Thanks DogPause!