But remember, we’ll be moving forward nice and slowly to make sure that we are not progressing too fast for your dog. They may give up and not learn to stick with the Kong until they’ve extracted every last bit of the tasty treat. They may also need their Kong placed in their crate if they struggle with settling down and going to bed.

Though you’ll see her much calmer after a Kong or a scatter feed (throwing food out on the grass for her to sniff and pick up) than you will from a food bowl! Also, be sure to check ingredients labels for xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs! You can place the stuffed Kong into a freezer bag or a tuppaware container before placing it into your fridge. KONG dog toys encourage play, satisfying instinctual needs and strengthening the bond between dog and pet parent. But if they do leave any bits you can easily wash the Kong out under the tap and they go through the dishwasher too!Dogs love working at the stuffed Kong and in summer a frozen Kong is a great way of helping them to keep cool. Finally, pay close attention to this list of human foods that you should NOT include in homemade dog recipes or in your dog’s Kong toy.

If your dog has never had any experience with a Kong before, it may not be sure how to use it, and therefore won’t get too excited.Good thing is – honey is thick, so the faster you assemble this one and put it in the freezer, the less likely the honey is to come out the bottom (Challenge accepted?

It’s perfectly safe to leave your dog with a Kong toy since they are designed with a safe, durable rubber that is unlikely to break into small hard pieces. If your dog’s weight is on the cusp or you’re unsure of whether to go big or small, KONG recommends that you size up. A uniquely designed nozzle easily controls the amount of KONG Easy Treat while also having the added benefit of a convenient, no mess stuffing solution.Squeeze KONG Stuff’n Peanut butter inside for an easy filling dogs love, or stuff easy-to-digest, teeth-cleaning KONG Ziggies for a quick, one-step option. It’s durable (even for pups with super-strength), it keeps your dog busy, and it can be stuffed with many, many tasty treats. Bananas are the perfect way for your pup to get important nourishment like potassium, vitamins, biotin, fiber, and copper. There is no reason why we can’t make a really fun, long lasting treats for our dogs using their normal kibble.