Barnette lives in southwest Florida with her husband and daughter (plus two cats, a dog, and a rescued dove! Vigorous chewers should be given access to a Kong toy only when they can be closely watched, so you can take it away at the first sign of a problem.

Believe it or not, this isn’t an exact science, so make sure you vary what you do a little from what I am to make sure your dog gets the very best out of this experience! Your small dog will love this plush cuddly toy in the shape of a delightful black and white cow with noisy plastic inside to really spark your pet’s interest. Then, watch your dog as he plays with his Kong toy, ensuring that the toy cannot fit entirely within your dog’s mouth.Baked to fit into KONG toys, KONG Snacks Peanut Butter can be stuffed into the toys whole or broken into pieces to add a yummy crunch. This classic design is guaranteed to be a hit with your dog as it bounces around in unpredictable directions, and can be filled with tasty treats! Built for durability, Kong Dog Toys offer mental and physical stimulation all while meeting a dogs need to play.

The puppy one is fine, but as they grow, you need to size up quite quickly as they do post a choking risk. Does your dog prefer hard, crunchy treats that he can remove by bouncing and tossing the Kong toy, or sticky treats that he can lick from the toy? To help dogs build a positive association with their crates from the start, give them a KONG as a mind occupying challenge. Mix it in a bowl, pop it into the kong (I found a spoon is the easiest way, though if you know a better one, do let me know! Built for durability, KONG dog toys offer mental and physical stimulation all while meeting a dogs need to play.

Renee Tourdot from ASPCA will provide insights into holiday foods that are safe for your pets, along with those that should be avoided during the festive season. Never leave your dog with these totally unsupervised with any toy, feeder or similar, it’s not a good plan and is way too risky! Tip: Have 3 KONGs on hand – one with the dog, one stuffed KONG in the freezer, and one in the dishwasher. If a large dog is given a Kong toy designed for small dogs, the risk of ingestion goes up significantly. Your dog can be entertained with chewing on these dental KONG dog toys for hours on end, strengthening jaw muscles and cleaning teeth.

Kong toys are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from extra-small sizes for toy breeds, to extra-extra-large sizes for very large dogs. Try to keep your dog’s daily caloric intake relatively constant, even with the addition of these new treats.One thing I try and do is grab things out of the fridge before they go out of date – it’s a great way to make the most of your products and minimise your bills. You can also smear a soft treat on the inside surfaces of the Kong, allowing your dog to use his tongue to lick the treats clean. A toy that is beginning to break down heightens the risk of your dog tearing off a bit of rubber and swallowing it.

They are made of natural rubber and other robust materials that can withstand the most boisterous play! If you are adding other treats, calculate how many calories you’re giving in the form of treats and decrease your dog’s food correspondingly.If you're looking to make crate training easier or to extend play time, then be sure to stuff with puppy kibble and a dash of peanut butter. As you experiment with treats and foods in your dog’s Kong toy, you need to ensure that you aren’t providing your dog with too many calories. Stuffing them with tasty treats sparks dogs’ foraging instincts as well—all while providing healthy mental and physical stimulation that keeps your dog happy and healthy. Kongs rank highly in any list of the best dog toys, and their wide variety of uses make them an excellent choice for almost any dog. This is Shelby, enjoying the contents of her kong as I use her as a tester dog for our kong recipes – I don’t think she minded somehow!