How to Use a Kong Dog Toy - Stuffing Ideas!

How to use a Kong Dog Toy so your dog will stay HAPPY and BUSY! Dogs need the right size Kong and they need the right skill level for their ability. Puppies and dogs who are new to using a Kong need the food to come out easily so they can learn that the Kong is about food. More experienced dogs will benefit from making it harder for the food to come out so they stay busy longer. We will show you how to keep new & experienced dogs happily engaged with their Kong!

This video will help you make sure you have a good size for your dog and will give you stuffing ideas that increase in difficulty from super easy to super hard.

Kongs help satisfy your dog's need to hunt and provide enrichment.

Safety Note about Peanut Butter: Some peanut butter containing artificial sweeteners such as XYLITOL can be deadly for dogs. Please review the ingredients of any peanut butter you give your dog to insure that it does NOT contain XYLITOL.

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[biscuit]

Thanks for your video. I've seen others put meat in a Kong and then freeze it, but my dog just isn't interested in that. Now I get it, starting with something that hard might make him lose interest and confidence right away. I've decided to go buy a jar of peanut butter today!

[melissamccune]

I still love listening to/watching your videos. Thank you so much for singing one of my favorites. You Always bring a smile to my face. I am so grateful that I’ve had the pleasure of having you in my life. I love you so much, lady! ❤ 🤗

[soulgarden.studio]

Thank you for your instructions on how to begin using the Kong. Very useful, just what I was looking for. 🙏✨

[lanegardnerallen]

Thank you so much. What a good dog you have!

[KARIS]

Thank you! I never thought of feeding my dogs with a Kong.
The step by step was fantastic!

[lolavicious]

Thanks! I just got a very, very smart little dog two days ago and will finally have to use the Kong I purchased 2 dogs ago lol. He will be in a kennel while we are at work (only four days a week for 6 hours so not so bad, I think he’ll sleep through most of it), I’d like for him to have something to do while waiting and watching Bob Ross. Wanted some ideas to make it fun. This video was super helpful ❤

[TheNottinghamBoy]

Thank you. What a great video my parents' beagle has not been left alone in 5 years. Now i have to train her. This will help Cheers.😢

[wanderincoconut]

Thanks for this. My grandmother found a stray puppy in the park last weekend and we need to keep him preoccupied tomorrow while I’m working from home. Luckily, I have two kongs to use.

[nelllee]

Thank you ...I understand the Kong toy now 😃

[sandyrogstad]

This is a great video. It's so helpful and I will be using it regularly. Thank you.

[marshallhosel]

These worked for my bulldogs. Thanks.

[demianbock]

Just bought a Kong, really helpful video. Thanks!!

[ukchill]

Hello, great video thanks!
Which size would you give to a 6yr old 13kgs french bulldog? He is quite a strong chewer I would say. I cant decide between M or L.
Thanks for your help🙏🏽

[sophiewww]

we put a bone in it for the first time and he went ham: good to know this is how to do it best!

[chantellefollows]

Hey great video what size kong for a 9 month old kokoni thanks

[sorrowinchrist]

Your the 1st person that has mention on not freezing it for new dogs. I will try that! You sure it will work for new puppies who give up easily?

[zippitydoodah]

Hmmm. I use a Kong cookie that is specifically made to fit into the toy. Strange you leave that option out.
Cookie. Kong squirt can peanut butter on both sides of the cookie, then kibble layers with PB layers until it is full.

[kannu]

Should I get medium or large size for 2 months old lab puppy?

[drl_]

great video, thanks! How do you clean these Kongs? are the dishwasher safe?

[guillermoramirez]

Once my dog eat all of the food do I have to take away the kong?