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In the past I have stumbled upon videos showing the positive impact of treat buckets on kennels.  The videos showed a kind of before and after.  Now that I really need them, I am having trouble finding any.  Does anyone have links to similar videos to share?  I'm really interested in something that shows the progress of dogs - not just the after.

#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment

Here's a linnk to an article with video about treat buckets. I'm looking for  either DIY buckets or marketed ones that are worth the money. 

https://sheltermedicine.wisc.edu/library/resources/treat-buckets-on-kennel-doors

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Eudora Watson
Enrichment Volunteer, Dogs
Potsdam Humane Society Shelter
New York
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Here are two options we've utilized:

For glass kennels: Enclosed suction sponge holders  https://www.homedepot.com/p/interDesign-Clear-Suction-Sponge-and-Scrub-Center-38900/203325699?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl

For wire kennels: Bird cage cup https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-plastic-bird-cage-cup-small-2431120?srsltid=AfmBOoqf35-G2LRIF-CXuOL23lLmZLrVEkUsdt5yW43bp86RraY1HEsVdIQ

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Julia Beckler
Adoption Counselor
St.Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
NJ
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Thank you! I've been able to pick up plastic soap/sponge holders at Dollar Tree for just over a dollar a piece. If you press hard they stick well to glass. I learned to leave on the package cardboard display handle on and tape an index card on it with a 'treat me' message. 

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Eudora Watson
Enrichment Volunteer, Dogs
Potsdam Humane Society Shelter
New York
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-03-2026 05:10 AM
From: Julia Beckler
Subject: Treat bucket help needed

Here are two options we've utilized:

For glass kennels: Enclosed suction sponge holders  https://www.homedepot.com/p/interDesign-Clear-Suction-Sponge-and-Scrub-Center-38900/203325699?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&fp=ggl

For wire kennels: Bird cage cup https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/you-and-me-plastic-bird-cage-cup-small-2431120?srsltid=AfmBOoqf35-G2LRIF-CXuOL23lLmZLrVEkUsdt5yW43bp86RraY1HEsVdIQ

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Julia Beckler
Adoption Counselor
St.Hubert's Animal Welfare Center
NJ
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We've used the metal buckets, clipped to the enclosure. They offer various sizes (xs for cat kennels, m for dog kennels).

Buckets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66NR3G5/ 

Clips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2XKYPZ

Suction Hanging Cup: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B093WQVMF1

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Shonyae Johnson - CPDT-KA
Learning + Development Sr. Manager
Operation Kindness Humane Society | Texas Unites
www.operationkindness.org
texasunites@operationkindness.org
Carrollton, TX,
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We use stainless steel "coop" cups with a screw attachment for our kennels. They are cheap and work wonderfully! Super easy to clean. They look a lot like this one: 

https://jefferspet.com/products/5oz-0-15l-stainless-steel-coop-cup-with-clamp-holder-77610c?variant=44373754183869&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23136625370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_GG7IjAGpY4BuTgAGn1Dmq3JXic&gclid=CjwKCAiAmp3LBhAkEiwAJM2JUG_QEcdQdP8ZAf8qCldAoihOxb7PR-mtPilcgzfvmIpeBJVw5b1EXxoCsaEQAvD_BwE 

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Erin Dams
Operations Director
Roanoke Valley SPCA
Roanoke VA
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