Stuffing a Kong is one of the easiest ways to keep your dog mentally stimulated, but that’s not the only benefit. The benefits of stuffing a Kong include:

I really don’t like to waste food, and I bet you don’t either. At the end of each week I always find myself with a few extra groceries that I don’t know what to do with. What am I going to make with 5 green beans and a couple spoonfuls of broth? Instead of tossing out extras I mix them up and stuff them in Laika’s Kong. I Use Leftover Foods for Kong StuffingI’ve said it before, and I’m gonna say it again — stuffing a Kong is one of the best ways to keep your dog busy and entertained. And if you’re not sure what sorts of things to use for Kong stuffing don’t worry — you’ve come to the right place. Here’s 39 healthy treats you can stuff in a Kong. A Stuffed Kong is a Simple Way to Keep Your Dog Busy I don’t know what I’d do without our Kong; it’s the easiest way I’ve found to keep my dog occupied with minimal effort. It’s a nice and simple way to keep your dog busy — and what dog doesn’t want some homemade PB Applefish of their very own? Resources & Recommended Reading

Kibble is great, especially for dogs that are new to having a Kong. Most kibble is small enough that it will just easily fall out which encourages your dog to keep playing with it for more rewards. So now that you’ve got a big list of healthy foods you can use in your Kong it’s time to mix it up. Instead of throwing out those odd ingredients you don’t have any plans for make them into a simple Kong recipe. I have no idea what I’d to do with one egg, a can of baby food, and a little bit of broth — but I know could make something my dog would enjoy. If your dog hasn’t used a Kong before start out with some simple stuffing such as kibble or a few small treats. Encourage them to play with the Kong, and praise them when they start moving it around to get the treats out.Store Bought Kong Stuffing is a popular item at pet stores. It’s available in a wide variety of flavors and comes in an easy to use spray can. (it’s basically the Cheez Whiz of the dog world) If your dog is already an expert at un-stuffing a Kong you can make it more challenging by freezing it. Freezing treats, mixing them with peanut butter, or using larger chunks will make the challenge of getting those treats out last much longer. The Classics of Kong Stuffing