The Art of KONG

The Complete Guide to Kongs: Sizes, Types, Fillings

The Kong is the most popular dog toy on the market!

Every dog owner experiences moments when they need to keep their dog calmly occupied, and enrichment toys are an imperative part of dog ownership.

Due to its versatility, the Kong can be used as a rubber toy or as a puzzle feeder. The Kong is designed to release food moderately and can be both mentally and physically stimulating for your dog, aiding as a reward of a tasty treat – and therefore a perfect companion for your dog.

Introducing Your Dog to a Kong

To maximise your dog’s enjoyment and to keep safe, it’s important to choose the right size Kong as they come in 4 different sizes and versions. Below is a sizing guide but if you are in doubt, we recommended selecting the next size up for safety. If the Kong is too small it will pose a choking hazard, and too big will be a struggle for your dog to pick up.

As many dogs are food driven, the Kong is ideal to interest your dog but with anything, your dog will need learn how to use a Kong and extract the treat. To begin with, we suggest to use a high value treat to help engage your dog to their new Kong. You can then simply roll it around the floor to get them interested, or to throw the Kong for your dog to catch or chase.

Because of its unique shape, the Kong bounces in various directions except straight, providing your dog with an interesting thrill of the chase.

How to Use a Kong

There are plenty of unique and fun ways to use a Kong to entertain your dog.

As long as the food you use are safe for your do

g, the possibilities are endless and the only limit is your imagination!

Need help getting started? Not sure what to put in your Kong?

Here are a few common ideas:

• Kibble or dry treats https://amzn.to/3PUS9lQ

• Wet food https://amzn.to/3jt7EFA

• Peanut butter (dog-friendly) https://amzn.to/3FWGHBM

• Kong easy treat https://amzn.to/3Wt5uV8

• Fruit and vegetables

• Bananas

• Mince

• Plain yoghurt

• Mashed potato

• Cheese

• Scrambled egg

• Tuna

• Chicken

• Sausage

To make the fun last longer or to keep your dog cool in summer, consider freezing the stuffed Kong to create a Kong-sicle!

Either way, sit back and watch as your dog enjoy a layered surprise.

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What’s your favourite way to use a Kong and recipes? Let us know in the comments below!