Dog toys come in all shapes and sizes, but my favorite -- or should I say my dog's favorite -- are the interactive ones. Interactive dog toys (also called enrichment dog toys) are created to serve a specific purpose and to provide a unique challenge for your dog. Basically, interactive dog toys have some really unique features to keep your dog's interest high, including: Unusual sounds - like squeakers, sound cards, or crinkled plastic in the tail of a stuffed dog toy Unusual … [Read more...]
It's a fact, dogs are going to chew. Chewing is just as natural to them as wagging their tails. While chewing can be an annoying habit for the dog owner to witness (and have to deal with) every day -- especially if your dog is chewing on something that you value -- you can train your dog to chew other things. Your best bet is to find some great chew-friendly dog toys. Here are some almost-indestructible dog toys that you might want to try... … [Read more...]
When it comes to doing something special for your dog, you probably already give him Kong toys filled with treats on occasion. Or maybe even a healthy pooch smoothie. If you really want to mix things up a bit, a fun idea during the hot summer months is to put a cool twist on your dog's treats by giving him a frozen Kong treat! Here's how: … [Read more...]
Save your dog Kong proofs of purchase, everyone!Once you get 10 of them, you can send them in and get this Kong "Stuff It" t-shirt for FREE.It's the very first apparel item from the Kong Company.My dogs have always loved Kong toys, so I cannot wait to get one of these!Here are the details of the Kong Free T-Shirt Offer... … [Read more...]
Whether you're experimenting with dog Kong toys for the very first time, or you're just looking for ways to mix things up a bit and make Kongs more exciting for your dog, following are some tips for stuffing the Kong that will come in handy! The basic principle of Kong stuffing ensures that some food comes out quickly and easily to instantly reward your puppy for initially contacting her chew toy; bits of food come out over a long period of time to periodically reward your puppy for continuing … [Read more...]
Did you know there are several different types of dog Kong treats that you can put inside your dog's Kong toy? That's a good thing because variety is the spice of life -- especially in your dog's world. When filling your dog's Kong with treats, you want to use extra special items that your dog really likes; ones that he doesn't normally get every day. The reason? Because usually the goal is to keep your dog focused on his Kong toy -- like to alleviate boredom when you're gone or to … [Read more...]
Tired of stuffing your dog's Kong toy with the same thing each time? Good news!... There are several different things you can stuff into dog's Kong toy. For starters, you don't always have to use store-bought products. Homemade Kong treats are sometimes the best kind. And the variety is virtually endless. Your dog will love it! Here are lots of DIY recipes that make great Kong treats. My dogs love it when I put peanut butter in their Kong toys. I have to admit, I don't … [Read more...]
Many of you know that I've been honing my skills in the kitchen lately, and experimenting with a lot of new recipes -- including Rachel Ray's. Well, it turns out she has quite a collection of dog-friendly recipes, too! I haven't tried any of them myself yet, but I have to say, I think my dog would be quite pudgy if I served up all of the delicious treats that Rachel Ray lists in her Pet Archives! Dogs & Human Foods Of course, there are a number of human foods you can … [Read more...]
According to a survey I was sent from the Kong Company, it appears that they will soon be coming out with a brand new Kong toy called the Kong Squeaker! Cool! I'm sure my dog (and others) will love it! By the sound of things, they're still toying with the idea of whether or not it will be able to be filled with goodies or not. (I hope so!... That's what makes a Kong a Kong to me...) … [Read more...]
I don't know about where you live... But around here, I can pretty much find Kongs in stores everywhere I look... but I can't find them for under $9.99! It seems that $9.99 is the going rate in stores these days for a regular-sized Red Kong toy. Good news! I found some great low prices on Kongs from reputable pet stores on the Internet... … [Read more...]
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