Kong toys

[nats]

iv just bought my 3 yr old and 9 wk old dogs kongtoys, iv filled them with that squirty stuff but they only take about 15min lickin it out then they go mad for more, how much should i put in and how often.

[zoe08]

I have heard of putting something like peanut butter or something and freezing it. I havent got one yet though so Im not sure.

[opokki]

I stuff mine so that the contents are somewhat difficult to get out. I put something really tasty like beef lung in the narrow end and stuff the rest with dog food and/or treats, blocking the large end with a larger biscuit. I sometimes use a little peanut butter or cream cheese. The last time I gave Natalie a stuffed kong she was working on it for a good hour at least. Afterwards she was exhausted. LOL.

I also read a recommendation of stuffing the kong with a few cheese cubes and microwaving it for a couple of seconds to melt the cheese over kibble making it more difficult to get out. I haven't tried this yet but it sounds like a good idea.

If you're going to be giving them frequently, I would stuff them mostly with kibble adding a little something sticky to keep it inside with asmall extra special treat in the narrow end. If they clean it out too fast you can block the entrance with a larger treat. You can also add "flavor" to the kibble that will go inside the kong to make them more interested by refrigerating a small amount in a container or baggie with half of a hot dog. The next day you've got hot dog flavored kibble. You can just toss the hot dog in the garbage or save a little piece for the narrow end of the kong.

[ChessieLvr]

I use peanut butter, yogurt, carrots, green beans, wheat germ. Freeze the filled kongs, and your dogs will have an hour or two to be occupied.

[MaryGrace]

Give it to them once a day or so! :)

[Doberman's]

Peanut butter is awesome, you can also use Cheez Whiz :)

[MaryGrace]

I just got Max a kong, since they sound so cool, and he loves it! :)

[SweetyChick]

You could put some chedder cheese and ham in it and pack it quite hard so they work hard for it.

[meandmypants]

i think ill get pants one now haha

[Becky]

Maddi loves her kong too!

I usually take part of her breakfast (kibble/yogurt or kibble/canned food) and fill the kong with it. Then I seal it w/ peanut butter or canned food.

She does sometimes get special goodies in it as well :).

[lassie]

Sounds good Becky, no wonder she loves it.:D

[kelsiebug]

my dog has a rope and all this other stuff........okay stupid question but :o whats a kong toy??????

[lassie]

its a rubber toy that you can fill with all sorts of goodies for your dog to chew. You can fill it and then freeze it.;)

http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html

[MaryGrace]

Max loves his Kong! They are awesome toys!

[ChipsDad]

Yes I agree! They even sell a special kong biscuit but it is too small for the large hole and then just pop out.

I need to play around with it a little more to get him interested in it.

CD