KONG - Puppy Toy Natural Teething Rubber - Fun to Chew, Chase & Fetch - For Small Puppies (Colour May Vary)

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Tiring your dog out takes more than working their muscles. Work their brain too – Kong’s are a great way to start – they’re a hugely powerful little tool when you use them right, and you can definitely use them as part of your routine with your puppy to help with things like overtiredness, or even Before leaving your dog alone with a Kong toy, consider your dog’s chewing style and personality. Is your dog a vigorous chewer with a reputation for destruction? In that case, don’t allow access to any toys, including a Kong, while he is unattended. 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. If your dog is an average chewer, however, you probably have little reason for concern. (Again, though, it’s important to remember that the risk is never zero!) Dogs Need to Play. For dogs, physical and mental development, emotions and behaviour are all influenced by healthy play. Play helps dogs expend excess energy, which is important for appropriate behaviour. Kong dog toys encourage play, satisfying dogs' instinctual needs and strengthening ... KONG dog toys are specially designed with your dog’s enjoyment in mind. Bring on playtime! KONG dog toys are renowned for being popular with every dog, finding the perfect combination of fun, strength and originality. No matter whether your dog likes to fetch, hunt for treats or swim through water, there is bound to be something from our selection of KONG dog toys that meets it preferences!

Related Categories soft dog toys puppy teething kong blue dog toy kong chew dog toy kong large dog toy Kong dog toys are strong enough to hold up to even the most aggressive chewers. Kong also has a great range of cat toys, so all your pets can join in on the fun! I know you’re a nerd like me when it comes to keeping your dogs mentally stretched. So, how you move on from here is increase the difficulty. Here’s a couple of ideas on how you can work your dog a little harder…

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! A tired dog is a good dog. If you’re adding dry dog food (kibble) to your dog’s Kong toy, be sure to remove that kibble from your dog’s daily food allotment. 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. With a bit of trial and error, you should be able to find a balance that allows your dog to maintain a healthy weight while still enjoying his Kong toy.

Lucy enjoying her kong for breakfast! I love using these to feed meals, because it really helps them engage their brain – it’s multitasking! Step 4 – Feed! There are a number of treats specifically designed for use in Kong toys. These include both hard treats, such as KONG Ziggies, and soft or creamy treats, such as KONG Easy Treat. You can also think outside the box, using other soft or crunchy treats that you may have at home. My best tip here is to start simple. If you research beyond this blog (which I suggest you do!) – you’ll see a lot of recipes that are like “place a layer of kibble, a layer of home-cooked, blended roast dinner, a layer of greens, freeze-dried liver to cap, and close it up with peanut butter” – now, this sounds awesome? Right? This means I can walk you through how to start using a kong, what you should fill it with, some ideas for how to make it easy, more difficult, and guide you through the process!Kong toys are designed to be strong and relatively indestructible, so leaving a Kong toy as a special treat when your dog is home alone is pretty common among dog owners. However, the unattended use of Kong toys (or any toy, for that matter) is never completely risk-free. Although it’s rare, some dogs manage to chew off fragments of Kong toys and swallow them. If this happens to your dog, you could find yourself facing an emergency veterinary visit and maybe even emergency surgery. Stuffing a KONG is easy. You can stuff anything that is safe for your dog to eat (in healthy amounts) into their KONG. Puppy Kong Toys: puppies can join in on the fun with these special Kong toys! They are made from soft rubber that is ideal for little teeth and weaker jaws, in both baby pink and baby blue colours! 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. The last thing you want is for your new enrichment to cause obesity! Try to keep your dog’s daily caloric intake relatively constant, even with the addition of these new treats. KONG dog toys are available in a great range of options, including specific puppy toys and soft cuddly toys, so that no matter your dog’s playing preferences it is bound to be satisfied with one of these Kong dog toys. They are made of natural rubber and other robust materials that can withstand the most boisterous play! Browse the full range of KONG dog toys available here at zooplus.

Are you one of those Dog Mamas or Dads? I sort of am, but my kong went into disuse because Indie’s a monkey, and hasn’t ever been all that food motivated. I was totally guilty of some of the advice I’ve put in here (you’ll see!) – But, since gaining the Coonhound girls, (there’s a post coming introducing these gorgeous girls!) – I’ve suddenly got two very food-oriented dogs who are ideal targets for this weapon of awesomeness. Kongs are one of the most popular dog toys in existence, worldwide – but do we know how to use them? You can stuff a KONG with anything that is safe for your dog to eat. Peanut butter, yogurt, canned pumpkin and fruit are a few favorites. Using a variety of different foods keeps the challenge interesting.

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Classic Kong: natural rubber dog toys with a hollow for tasty treats- perfect for chewing! 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! Kongs are hollow toys, made of rubber. Some are soft enough for teething puppies, while others are designed for vigorous chewers. They can be stuffed with a variety of dog treats or food items for your dog to enjoy; after use, they can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher. 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. Fortunately, there’s a Kong toy to fit the needs of nearly any dog. Which means – you – if you’re anything like me – will go “Why didn’t you eat that?” And then get totally disheartened.