Professional testimonials

Les plupart des activités quotidiennes d'un animal servent à combler leurs besoins fondamentaux comme la survie, la reproduction et la recherche de nourriture.  Ces activités nécessitent un exercice physique régulier et procure une stimulation mentale quasis continuelle qui permet à l'animal d'atteindre un équilibre physiologique.

Le style de vie que nous avons choisi pour nos chiens domestiques, ne laisse malheureusement plus de place à ces différentes stimulations vitales.  En contrôlant leur environnement, leur reproduction ainsi que leur alimentation nous poussons (suite... )

En médecine vétérinaire, les problèmes d'origine alimentaire sont très fréquents, que ce soit l'obésité, les troubles digestifs ou les problèmes urinaires. Ce que peu de gens savent, c'est que certains troubles de comportement sont aussi reliés à la méthode d'alimentation.

Par exemple, un chien souffrant d'anxiété ou de trouble obsessif compulsif, de désoeuvrement ou même d'agressivité aura une attitude particulière face à son bol de nourriture.

Dis-moi comment tu manges et je te dirai qui tu es!

Pendant des années, les médecins vétérinaires ont (suite... )

According to Dr. Joël Dehasse, Veterinary Behaviourist and internationally recognized author and speaker:

Dogs need an average 3 to 5 hours of activity each day. Sadly, this need is not met in 80% of family pets living in the city. Any type of complementary activity would be welcome. The most effective activities revolve around food: chewing a bone or a treat-stuffed rubber toy (Kong) or playing a challenging food game, as offered by the Aïkiou®.  I talk at length about this product on my site and in my latest books, including Mon chien est heureux (Odile Jacob 2009) and Tout (suite... )

After our meeting and the presentation of your Aïkiou bowl, I would like to reiterate my interest in your project. The behavioural enrichment of pets is often overlooked by owners and canine professionals. Luckily, things are changing thanks to products like yours.

The Aïkiou bowl's design integrates sought-after elements that allow dog owners to keep their animals busy in the framework of their daily activities.  I will not hesitate to recommend your product to anyone wanting to improve the well-being of their dog or cat.


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As a dog trainer, I am always on the lookout for tools that can stimulate dogs by offering an activity that meets their various needs. There are toys on the market that meet a dog's need to chew and the need for physical activity, but none that meet the need for mental stimulation and the hunt for food.

I tested the Aïkiou® on my dogs and can confirm that it stimulates them as they figure out how to get to the food under the wheel and behind the different doors. This product therefore helps meet part of your dog's daily food hunting needs in addition to helping prevent digestion (suite... )

The Aïkiou bowl, what an interesting product!  As the owner of a dog centre (boarding, boutique, grooming and obedience training), I can tell you that this product will be great for many people and their dogs. I am often asked how to keep dogs from eating too quickly. Placing balls in their bowl can help, but too often, the solution is only temporary. Being very smart animals, dogs quickly learn to remove the balls before eating.

I believe that the Aïkiou bowl can have other uses. Since our centre uses only positive training methods and we encourage the dogs to take (suite... )

Finally, dogs get to use their brains while having fun!
Introducing a brand new innovation in the dog world! The Aïkiou bowl is made of sturdy plastic with several compartments in which to place food. The goal is to have your dog work his brain while eating his meals. It's really fantastic! The dog uses his sense of smell to find the food and uses his nose or paws to move the little doors and turn the wheel to access it. It is both a bowl and a toy and all dogs love it!  

As a dog trainer, I highly recommend this product to stimulate your dog's brain. All too often, (suite... )