How to Use a Kong Dog Toy - Stuffing Ideas!
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- 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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LOVE the dog you HAVE!
Love how your dog is watching you make them 😂
This is the best video I've watched about how to use Kong
Thank you! This is the best video about USING a Kong and not just different ways to fill it. My 8-month-old golden retriever thanks you, too!
Hey Kim, glad it was helpful and Im SURE your testing-the-limits, full-of-himself, adorable GRetriver is thankful too!
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! ❤ 🤗
Thanks Melissa, I love making videos that help dogs and people.
This is a great video! I loved how you walked us through the different tiers of difficulty. I'm excited to try this with my dog and can now be mindful of how to approach stuffing the Kong :)
So glad you liked the video. Let us know how it goes.
Very helpful...Thank you 🐾
Great video. I always love learning more about becoming a better dog owner.
I recently got two pups and they're great and tire eachother out.
Thanks for the Kong advice.
This was very helpful!
So helpful
Best Kong stuffing video! Thank you
Thanks Cathryn. Glad it was helpful.
Great and better ideas than other videos I've seen. Thank you.
Great glad you like it. Share it with anyone who could use some help!
Very detailed! Thank you!!
You are welcome. Glad you like the video.
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.
Really nice video and great explanation on the levels! Been looking for this for a while!
Hey Bart. Thanks.
I’m a new dog owner and this video was very helpful - thank you!
Glad to help!
Thank you for such an informative video!!
You are welcome!
Great info. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful for you.
Thank you ...I understand the Kong toy now 😃
You are very welcome.
Love the dog.
This is super helpful! Thanks much.
Glad you liked it.
Thank you, this is so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this video! I was going to start off with the frozen, now I know better! :)
Glad to help. Start easy with quick reinforcements, then build them to be slightly more challenging.
Great tips. Thank you!
You are welcome.
Great video. Thank you
You are welcome
Useful and nicely made video, thanks
Thanks Mark.
Just bought a Kong, really helpful video. Thanks!!
Excellent! Let us know how it goes!
Thanks for this. 👍🏼💗
Very Welcome!
Great video thankyou my new puppy really appreciates your help
Glad you liked it and that it helped your pup!
Great video. Gonna use these tips
Glad you liked it. Let us know how it works.
Has anyone ever created an insert that you can stuff and put in the freezer then pull out and put in the kong. I would think you could make a dozen of them and only need 1 or 2 kongs.
Interesting idea. Go for it!
Thanks
This really helped me thanks!
So glad you found it informative!
Thank You this was simple direct and ez
You are welcome.
Thank you so much , best video on kongs for beginners.
Thanks so much. Let us know how it goes.
This is a great video. It's so helpful and I will be using it regularly. Thank you.
Hey Sandy, Thanks so much. Feel free to share with anyone it could help!
Thank you for these excellent tips.❤
Happy to help.
I've had a few dogs in my life easily 15 of them and every one of them LOVED peanut butter.
Hey Roger, that's great. Some dogs believe it or not do not like peanut butter! Spray cheese, baby food, cream cheese, and canned dog food all work great. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I never thought of feeding my dogs with a Kong.
The step by step was fantastic!
Glad it was so helpful. Let me know how it goes.
Very nice tutorial!
Thank you Thomas. Appreciate the feedback.
Thanks for making this video, this was super helpful! Getting a spanish water dog soon and I am already so excited! :)
Excellent. Good luck with your new Spanish water dog. I hope you are near some water!
Love this video.....but I especially love how your dog is eying that kong...lol.....I'm definitely getting my dog a kong
Thanks Shannon. Gio loves eating his meals out of Kongs.
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!
Think of Kongs as a puzzle. Start easy with lots of quick success for your dog. GRADUALLY, make it more challenging. Be sure he/she likes peanutbutter. (Not all dogs do!) Also, you can use cream cheese, wet dog food, anything that will stick inside. Let me know how it goes.
I have a border terrier and started with a frozen kong, he loves them!!
Hey John, Excellent! Terriers are little hunters, let her/him hunt for his/her food from a Kong! Nicely done!
Thank you 🙏
You are very welcome.
These worked for my bulldogs. Thanks.
Hey Marshall, you are welcome. Would love to see a vide of your dog sorting out the Kong! Thanks for the comment.
What size did you get? I’m torn between a large and xl for an English bulldog.
I’ve been giving my 55lb dog a to small one. Thanks for the video.
Hey Stormy! Your dog will be so happy with a larger Kong!!!
Wow..... I had no idea I was making it too difficult for my dog..... Thank you for this.
Glad to help!
So glad you did this. I was using a tiny one jammed full of peanut butter. Thank you!
Phyllis Im happy to help. Your dog will be happy as well!
Thank you! Very informative. Maybe we should give him one when we are all leaving the house in the mornings.
That would be a great time to use a Kong. Be sure you try it out before you leave so you can observe him/her and be sure he's ok with it.
Lol my dog doesn't like peanut butter
I couldn't control my laugh 🤣
Good way to crate train.
thank u
Your Welcome.
Just bought one for my dog and he loves it 😂
That is awesome. Be sure to be creative and have fun stuffing it for him/her.
I started right with the frozen kong 😅. My puppy loved it and was working for a whole. But he loves puzzle toys. Thank for the video
Excellent video. Did not see comment on potential danger of peanut butter.
Thanks. Some dogs can't tolerate PNB and you do need to be sure there aren't any sweeteners added.
I get my 9 week lab today and I've heard about Kong, I'll go straight for the red one :)
Excellent!
my 6month puppy has just advanced to frozen level. And she really gets into this new toy. Thanks
So glad to hear this.
This is a great video. 😀
I have a puppy who's a troublemaker when I'm at work. And I know he gets bored because my elder dog is not very playful... she's a grump, really. Trying the Kong for the first time and this has been very helpful in knowing the stages of play.
Great. So glad it is helpful
My dog goes crazy over his stuffed frozen Kongs. He gets one after dinner and heaven help me if I don’t have one. Peanut butter is the best way to get things to stick in the Kong.
Lou ann, excellent. You've created a pattern, which creates a precedent of what to expect. Love it.
Thanks for this info. I have a mini Aussie and he needs brain ganes. This helps us ! ❤
Great. Glad the video was so helpful.
I never knew that you could put cream cheese in your kong (very helpful)
So glad you liked the video.
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.😢
Glad you found it helpful. Have you seen the video on Home Alone Training? czcams.com/video/HabVbzKCSlI/video.htmlsi=b362Eh3ccZpHdFlL You may find it helpful. Good luck.
Loved the video - and the dog💕We have a wonderful dog just like yours here in our family in Denmark. What are the two sizes Kong in the video?
Hi Pia. So glad you enjoyed the video. it's been a while, but the kongs were large and maybe larger! Regardless, get one bigger than you think you need for your pooch!
Great video thank you! My puppy just turned 8 weeks today and I been wanting a Kong, now I know how to try it, he’s small, he’s a beat but he’s smart! Had him 6 days and he can already sit, paw, leave it is hit or miss, started him crate training yesterday and leash training today, he doesn’t like the leash much yet but loves the crate to play in with some positive reinforcement! Ima try a Long to keep him busy as he’s hyper and a biter!
Congratulations on your puppy! What an exciting time. You can start to feed him from the Kong. Just put his dry food in it and let it fall out when he hits it or moves it. Have fun with it and your new puppy!
Thanks for ideas. My 1 year lab just decided he didn't like peanut butter or pumpkin so I'm retiring them for now and trying yogurt.
Deb, cream cheese works well, as does canned dog food - not the stew kind - the pate type dog food. Or meat baby food. Spray cheese is fun too and you don't need very much.
@@EverythingDog Thanks I tried some baby food chicken today and that went well
Helpful. How do you clean it afterwards?
If the dog didn't completely clean it out, use a baby bottle brush, a knife or a spoon. Warm soapy water.
After having problems with my dogs having kidney failure and liver problems, I would stick to dog food only to put in the Kong. You have some great ideas but having had problems, I will shy away from people food of any kind. Thanks so much for your ideas !
Makes perfect sense when you've had a dog with health issues. My lab can only eat Pork as a protein and no dog treats! So he gets the Kong stuffed with food he can have.
Hey great video what size kong for a 9 month old kokoni thanks
Larger than you think you need. The biggest mistake people make is getting Kongs that are too small. I'd get him/her a large
Were can buy one at red big one can't find had one. Got old I need new one now thank for your show
Hi John, I would look at your local pet stores and feed stores. If no luck there, then order from Chewy or Amazon. Thanks for watching.
I have a 2 month old blue heeler, I got the tinier kong, not the smallest but I guess I should upgrade to the larger ones?
A larger Kong will last longer which can have its own benefits.
Hello, thanks for the video - are these two sizes in the video L and XL? For an 8 week Vizsla puppy I'm thinking of going straight to the Kong Extreme XL (despite the Kong website recommending an L according to full grown weight), but love to hear your recommendation! Thanks! :)
If you don't mind buying more than one, you could start with a medium size Kong that your pup migh learn to enjoy easier than a super chewer one. Remember, make it easy for your puppy to get the food out etc to create a positive association with the toy. Good luck.
great video mamn, i hace a 2 month okd german sheppard, will the kongo size large be good for him? the label says from 10 to 30 kgs in weight, can i start with this?
If your puppy can play with the Kong, the larger size should work for him. Be sure to keep it easy for your puppy to build up the positive experience. If you make it too hard too soon, he'll give up. Good luck.
I didn't go through all that l went straight to the frozen Kong n my puppy loved it n knew exactly what to do
Great! Smarty puppy!
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🙏🏽
It really depends on how long you want/need him to be busy and of course, if it's too small, he may chew it. I think you'll be ok with either or one of each. You could have some kongs in the freezer ready for him. Good luck.
@@EverythingDog thanks very much!
What sizes do you have in the video? XL? Thank you!
Yes.
I heard the small kongs are better for puppy teeth?
The color of the kong determines how soft or hard it is. Puppy Kongs tend to be small (obviously) and light blue or pink and soft. You can certainly start with these, but as the puppy grows be sure to adjust the size of the kong.
You said not to get the puppy blue/pink Kong if you have a lab puppy... Well I have a Golden Mountain puppy which I guess might be similar to a lab pup? and Im wondering what size I should get??? Shes 3 months, 26 lbs! I went and bought the largest puppy kong they had because I got scared the bigger "classic" ones would be too hard on my puppy teeth.
Sounds great. Just remember that as she grows to replace the smaller kongs with the more appropriate larger ones. Congratulations on your new puppy!!!
Can you use human peanut butter or dog peanut butter? I was reading the peanut butter can't have Xylitol in it because its harmful to dogs? I am a new puppy mom and am confused/don't want to do something that is wrong.
Yes, I use generic peanutbutter. Read the ingredients to you know what is in it.
I use Teddy's brand Unsalted (sold in a glass jar) and the only ingredient is - 'Peanuts'... No salt, no sugar, ect.. My dogs love it.. They love most things though lol.
Should I get medium or large size for 2 months old lab puppy?
You could get a medium now knowing you'll need the larger one as the pup gets bigger. Or you could just buy the larger one now. Your puppy may not be able to pick it up, but he can learn to roll it around. Have fun.
Thank you for this informative video it was good to know how to introduce my puppy to a Kong. I have a GSD which will obviously need a large Kong eventually but for now he is only three months old - which size should I get for him to start him off?
Beverly, Id start with a medium size. He'll grow fast and the small one will become a choking hazard.
How long should I use only the kibble before introducing some peanut butter?
Laura, there is no set time, it really depends on your dog's ability to work for food. If he's easily frustrated introduce the peanutbutter (ore cream cheese) gradually. Once he's a champ, freeze them and/or put in other boxes. Have fun with it.
@@EverythingDog Thank you so much for your quick response. I am looking forward to seeing how she does with this.Good event to ya.
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?
Hey Sorrow, you'll have to observe your puppy. If it's too hard, she might walk away. Try different each to digest foods, help her out at first, but be ready to step back and let her drive when needed.
@@EverythingDog THanks for replying i put kibble in she lick it out. I put yogurt and she wont go really deep in. She give up. She like to chew certain food. And is it just 8 weeks so is that too young?
@@sorrowinchrist3387 Not too young. You are teaching her problem solving skills early! Good for you,
@@EverythingDog But she giving up too quick so maybe when she older then. I still dont know what to put in cause if i put kibble be too easy. And as said she wont go right in. :(
@@sorrowinchrist3387 She's a baby. Give her time.
My puppy has been having a hard time eating his hard food once he came but at breeders house he ate it fine, do you think using a kong will help him to eat more? If i add peanut butter or something?
I want him on a schedule also but he never eats when I put the food out. So i have been letting him approach his food whenever (which is not good)
Shanttal, depending on the age of your puppy, you'll have to be careful what you "stuff" it with. You don't want to upset the pup's tummy. Wet dog food works, whipped cream cheese used lightly. A kong adds a level of challenge because we are asking the dog/puppy to use his brain to solve the puzzle. I would leave the food availabel to the puppy for 15-20 mintes at the longest, then pick it up until the next feeding. Dogs will not starve themselves.
My dog is the same way. I let his hard food soak in water to get soft. I let it soak in a big mixing bowl. Then I drain it and smash it up with a potato smasher. Hard food makes my dog throw up. He's been doing fine with his food being soaked in water and made soft. I keep it in a big container or Ziploc bag in the fridge.
How do clean them?
Dish washer. Baby brush or the dogs just get it all out.
Once my dog eat all of the food do I have to take away the kong?
No, unless your dog is a super chewer and your worried he'll eat the Kong!
Does Kong go in dishwasher to clean?
Yes it can. If the dog doesn't clean it all out we also use a bottle brush to scrub as needed.
What about the cleaning of the Kong? How often, best ways??
We use a baby bottle brush and the dishwasher. Our dogs use their kongs weekly, so we clean them as needed.
Is it still fine if my 8 week old puppy has regular small kong instead of a puppy kong?
Aiden, Absolutely. Two safety issues. 1. Be sure the Kong won't be a choking hazard. Sometimes dog owners buy a small puppy kong, but never throw it out and replace with a larger kong even when their dog is full grown. 2. A larger kong will allow you to stuff it with more yummy food!
@@EverythingDog yea its a little bigger than his mouth but thanks alot
@@alexjoneswasright11 You are welcome.
great video, thanks! How do you clean these Kongs? are the dishwasher safe?
Hey there, yes dishwasher safe, or we wash by hand using a baby bottle brush. And if the dog completely cleans it out it's even easier.
Great video, I always thought a dog should never be left in a crate, other than when in transit or being transported. Doesn't a crate cause anxiety, being trapped in a crate, if there's a break in, fire or just someone knocking on your door and your dog feels trapped in a small cage ? I can understand sometimes if you're home with the dog and you have guests, who maybe scared of dogs, or allergic to dog hairs, but if you live alone & something happens ie..accident or long delay, they can't even get to help themselves to water or food, it may all seem a bit pessimistic, but going out leaving a dog behind, helplessly in a small cage/crate, is awful in my opinion and I just wouldn't do it. People may say yeah but my dog chews the house up, then even an outdoor kennel or shed to go in for shelter if it rains is better in an enclosed secure gated or fenced back garden. Just saying, no offence meant, maybe you can tell me different, but that's always been my take on these things. Thankyou for the video.
Glad you liked the video. Crate use is a personal decision and clearly you have a negative association with leaving a dog crated in the house. Id prefer my dog be inside and crated than outside...personal choice. Some dogs have anxiety about being left alone and others can be claustrophobic. Personal choice. No right or wrong.
I totally agree, dog proof your house instead, imagine going several hours for work and then leaving your dog locked in a tiny, prison create without nothing to do for several hours, just torture and animal abuse (I think it's even illegal where I live). Of course good to train your dog to have a special area, like a crate as example but that's different from locking them up all alone for several hours.
I agree awm
Patient dog
How do you handle Kong feeding if you have 2 dogs? Do they need to be separated or do you find if they each have their own that they focus on theirs?
This will depend on your individual dog's personality. I always separate our dogs just so each dog can enoy their Kong without worry of competition and then I know how much each dog has eaten. Good for you for feeding out of a kong.
@@EverythingDog thanks for responding! :)
Just an FYI I have a eight month old Golden retriever, and he went straight for the Frozen peanut butter come and stayed with it for a very long time.
Thats great!
what if my dog isn't motivated by its own kibble? She kinda starves herself because of the high value treats for her good behavior.
You can put anything into her Kong. Mix kibble with a comparable wet food. Or use Cream cheese. Be creative and have fun with it.
I don't get why you use the cheapo peanut butter. The laďy in the clip called it dog PButter
Hey Randolph, we lable it as The Dog PB so we don't eat it! You can use whatever PB you want, just always check the ingredients to be sure there isn't anything harmful to your dog.
Good ideas and we use these techniques with our dogs (Retrievers) - but DO NOT use meatballs or any seasoned meats that you'd serve to humans. Also - ensure that peanut butter with artificial sweeteners is NOT used. Xylitol is especially harmful for dogs. The best is organic unsweetened peanut butter. We stuff the kong with kibble and use a canned dog food pate' style or baked chicken with NO seasoning. You can also buy the refrigerated tubes of dog food as well and mix in the dry kibble. Don't give your dogs processed and seasoned crap from the frozen food section. Seasoned meats intended for human consumption should not be use.
P. Roth, agree partially. Xylitol is dangerous for dogs and pet parents need to read labels.
However, refrigerated tubes of dog food is one of the worst things for your dog. The shelf life is SO LONG....makes you wonder ya' know about what's in it? Kibble for that matter is so far away from its natural source I could argue that it's horrible too....
In reality, the best food for humans and dogs is any food that actually looks like food and has little to no processing. So stuff your dog's toys with fresh fruits, veggies, and meats with a little peanut butter or cream cheese (yes also processed) to hold it all together. Thanks for the comment.
I like it however my wife doesn't like peanut butter on the floor :)
Daniel, I get that. How about cream cheese? Of freeze the Kong and don't put so much in that is comes out before the dog can eat it. I use a think layer of PNButter, then add kibble or other dry treats and have it stick in the Peanut butter. Good luck.
@@EverythingDog I have been looking for videos to help train our new Golden Retriever and you have the best ones! I love them! Thanks. Dan from Canada
@@DubeDMr Glad you like them. Let me know if there is anything specific you'd lke to see on video.
Do all their feedings in the chew toy, no food bowls.
You can certainly feed your dog exclusively via Brain toys or mix it up.
My German Shepperd does not like peanut butter, I'll put something else.
Whipped cream cheese works as does "cheese whiz" not really cheese, but it gets the job done!
I thought dairy was not good for dogs.
Judith, small amounts will be ok.