Quick answer
The Groov Training Aid and Evolv Divider solve different crate training problems. Choose Groov if your puppy needs help relaxing and loving crate time. Choose the Evolv Divider if your puppy needs a correctly sized space to prevent accidents and feel secure.
Why these two tools are often confused
Both the Groov and Evolv Divider support crate training, but they work in completely different ways. The Groov is a lickable treat dispenser that uses calming licking behavior to reduce stress around the crate. The Evolv Divider is a physical panel that shrinks the crate interior so your puppy does not have extra room to eliminate or feel overwhelmed.
Many new puppy owners buy one expecting it to do the other's job. Understanding their distinct purposes helps you pick the right tool for your current training stage.
When you might need both
A common effective crate training plan uses both tools at different times. Start with the Evolv Divider to set the correct crate size from day one. Once your puppy is comfortable in that space, introduce the Groov as a positive association tool to build love for the crate.
If your puppy already shows anxiety or reluctance to enter the crate, the Groov alone may be enough to change their attitude. If your puppy eliminates in the crate or seems restless, the divider is likely the priority.
Trade-offs: Groov vs Evolv Divider
- Groov Training Aid: Best for reducing crate anxiety and building positive associations. Requires freezer shells and Treat Spreads to work. Does not change the physical crate size. Use when your puppy is stressed or reluctant, not when they are soiling the crate.
- Evolv Divider: Best for preventing crate soiling and creating a den-like space. Permanently adjusts the interior volume. Does nothing for anxiety or licking behavior. Use when your puppy has accidents in the crate or seems overwhelmed by too much space.
- Using both together: Start with the divider for correct sizing, then add the Groov for calmness. This addresses physical and emotional needs in sequence. Plan to buy both if your puppy needs help with both size and stress.
Product facts at a glance
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Groov Training Aid: The Groov Training Aid is a patented crate training aid designed to encourage licking, proven to have a calming effect on dogs. It pairs with Treat Spreads and works with Revol, Evolv, and most traditional wire crates. If your puppy paces, whines, or avoids the crate, the Groov gives them a focused, soothing activity that builds positive crate associations.
Groov Training Aid
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Evolv Divider: The Evolv Divider is a spare part that creates a cozy, size-appropriate space inside your Evolv crate. It is available in S, M, I, and L sizes to match your crate configuration. Using the correct divider size prevents your puppy from using one end of the crate as a bathroom, which is essential for housebreaking success.
Evolv Divider
Which one fits your situation?
Best for
- Puppies who are anxious, whine, or refuse to enter the crate – choose the Groov Training Aid
- Puppies who eliminate in the crate or seem restless in too-large a space – choose the Evolv Divider
Not ideal for
- Puppies who already love their crate and have no accidents – neither tool may be needed yet
- Owners who want a single solution for both anxiety and sizing – consider using both tools in sequence
