Vending machine for hungry dogs arrives on Clapham Common

Tuesday 23 Apr 2013 12:34 pm

（英國‧倫敦25日訊）世界第一部狗狗用“自助售賣機＂在倫敦一個公園面世，這部售賣機不需要投幣，卻要狗狗完成兩個任務，才會掉下狗糧試用裝。
自助售賣機由狗糧生產商BakersComplete設計和製造，外型是一間小狗屋。如果狗狗想大快朵頤，先要拉動小屋旁邊的骨頭，一個網球就會由屋頂射出，狗狗要把網球叼回放進收集箱中，售賣機才會掉下狗糧。

售賣機的設計鼓勵狗狗多做運動，因此頗受狗主們歡迎。
協助設計售賣機的動物專家內維爾表示，狗狗和主人到公園散步從此變得不一樣了。

Hungry canines in south London were given an unexpected treat when the world’s first vending machine for dogs pitched up on Clapham Common this week.
While their owners can just pull out some loose change in exchange a sugary treat, these dogs were made to work hard for their rewards.

World’s first vending machine for dogs arrives in Clapham Common (Picture: Bakers)

The animals are challenged to pull a bone attached to a lever, which causes a tennis ball to fire from the roof of the machine.
They then have to sprint after the ball and return it to the prototype before picking up their treat.
Every element of the machine was created with a dog’s needs in mind, encouraging fun engagement and exercise.

The vending machine was a hit (Picture: Bakers)

Hounds are enticed to approach the machine, the brainchild of dog food brand Bakers, by the noises it creates such as a cat’s meow.
Peter Neville, an animal expert who works with Bakers Complete, said trips to the park ‘may never be the same again’.

A dog chases after the ball (Picture: Bakers)

‘Imagine stumbling across a doggy vending machine that adds challenge and excitement to your run in the park,’ he said.
‘All it takes is a little focus, and dogs can earn a tasty Bakers Complete reward simply by engaging in a stimulating mix of mind and body.’

The canines get their reward (Picture: Bakers)