Kong Treats & Toys …In Light Of The Recent Dog Food Recall

Since I talk so much about dog Kongs here on this website... and how much my dogs have enjoyed Kong toys all through the years... and how much of a lifesaver those one-of-a-kind dog cones are. I thought I'd share the Kong Company's letter to dog owners regarding Kong treats and the recent pet food scare.   The KONG Treat Quality Assurance (...as it appeared, in its entirety, in the Kong Newsletter dated 5/2/07)   … [Read more...]

FREE Kong Newsletters Filled With Great Ideas For Using Kong Toys With Your Dog

It's no secret that I love Kong toys. (Or should I say... my dog loves Kong toys!) I also receive the FREE Kong company newsletter and enjoy finding lots of fun ways to use Kong toys, plus new Kong recipes to try. If you have a dog, then I would strongly encourage you to subscribe to the Kong newsletter, too. Here's what it's like...  … [Read more...]

Dogged Determination: Dogs Not Willing To Give Up Their Toys

The following funny dog pictures represent some downright serious determination on the part of our four-legged friends. In each photograph, it's as if the dog is saying, "I'm not giving up this toy... no matter what!" See for yourself... … [Read more...]

Stuffing Kong Toys For Dogs: How To Make It More Challenging For Your Dog

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Is your dog new to Kong toys? Or, maybe he's simply bored with Kongs these days... This video shows some interesting ways to switch things up and make it more fun -- and challenging -- for your dog to get treats out of a Kong toy:     Next up, my own personal tips to make it more fun and challenging for your dog to get treats from a Kong toy...   … [Read more...]

The Best Football Toys & Jerseys For Dogs

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Check out this collection of the best football dog toys, football jerseys and other gear. Fun football stuff... just for dogs.   First, some pictures of dogs playing with footballs!   If you're doubting the fact that dogs actually enjoy the sport of football in the first place, then read this first. But if your dogs are anything like mine, then you'll enjoy this collection of the best football dog toys, football jerseys and other gear. Here's lots of fun football … [Read more...]

10 Tips For Creating A Motivating Dog Toy

Maybe your dog needs to get a bit more exercise these days, but he doesn't really enjoy playing with toys... Maybe you're trying to get your dog "ready" for agility training... Maybe you want to switch your dog's focus from treats to toys for training purposes... Maybe you just want to find a new way to interact with your dog by incorporating something FUN into his daily routine... Whatever your motivation, here's how to get your dog interested in a brand new toy -- to the extent that he … [Read more...]

Proof: Dogs Love Football!

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Are you ready for some football? My dogs sure are! Check out the photos and video below... Somehow I think my dogs have been able to sense the start of the football season. I seem to find them playing with an old football in the backyard more these days. So, in honor of the dogs, here's some good old fashioned dog play involving footballs of all sizes.     A Game of Dog Football     Are you ready for some football???     In … [Read more...]

What To Do When Your Dog Won’t Give Up The Ball

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What do you do when your dog loves to play with a ball, but he won't give the ball up in a game of catch? Here's a quick trick... Whenever you're playing "catch" with a dog who doesn't ever want to give up the ball so you can throw it again, try this: … [Read more...]

Dog Versions of Popular Human Things

Dog toys for the twenty-first century... … [Read more...]

Best Dog Tennis Ball Launchers That Are Fun For Both Dogs AND Humans!

Thanks to a fun new gadget by Hyper Products called the Doggie Driver, you can perfect your golf swing while your dog works on his fetch! It swings just like a normal golf club driver. Plus, it's got hands-free pickup of balls, so you never have to touch the dirty ball when it's fetched... just push the opening of the club against the ball to reload the driver each time.   … [Read more...]