KONG - Easy Treat - Dog Treat Paste - 8 ounce - Puppy Recipe

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Eating food slowly is important for pets because it can help prevent bloating, choking, and other issues such as vomiting and diarrhea. What Size Kong Toy Should I Get? Once your dog is accomplished at working their Kongs, you can be imaginative when filling them. You can use a layer system of wet and dry food to make the Kong more interesting. Keep Them Lean

Some might say that stuffing a KONG is an art form. Sure, you can jam some peanut butter in there and call it a day, but there are ways to elevate your KONG game. Here are tips from Taylor on how to stuff a KONG: Tip 1: Start off loose Consider using the Kong after dinner time and before bedtime so your pup can settle down for a good night’s sleep. Can I Give My Dog a Kong Everyday?There’s a method for KONG stuffing that helps dogs make the most of their enrichment time. You want to create a KONG that’s challenging enough to keep your pup interested, but not so difficult that he or she gives up. If you have more than one dog in your household. It is really important that they are given their Kongs to enjoy in separate areas of your house. This helps prevent any possible anxiety and conflict that may arise from them trying to enjoy their stuffed Kongs in close proximity. Our Labrador and Miniature Pinscher are great friends but both very food motivated. So we would never put pressure on their relationship by giving them a long lasting treat in the same room together. Plus this time apart is a great way to build up confidence and good experiences being separate. Which is always important in a multi-dog household.

PUPPY TRAIL: Fill the Kong with some cashews (unsalted) and freeze-dried liver bits. Add some dry dog food and/or dog crushed dog biscuits and some Cheerios. Drop in a spoonful of peanut butter, followed by some dried fruit. Finally, top it off by using a piece of ravioli or tortellini to close the large opening. In addition to your pet’s regular dry dog food and dog biscuits, as well as canned versions of dog food, following are some human foods that you might consider stuffing inside your dog’s Kong toy. (Each of these food items appears in one or more of the Kong Recipes which follow.) ApplesA dog that is 5 pounds or less will do well with an extra small Kong. If your dog is 20 pounds or less, a small Kong will work great. Medium Kongs are perfect for dogs that weigh between 12 and 35 pounds and large Kongs are ideal for dogs that weigh between 30 and 65 pounds. When Should You Give Your Dog a Kong? Using a spoon or your fingers if you don’t mind the mess, fill the Kong with the wet food/kibble mix. You can still plug the end with a piece of carrot and place it on the floor for your dog. Remember that this will be a really high value and exciting treat for your dog. So make sure you give them space to enjoy it. As your dog becomes accustomed to gleaning all of the wet food from the Kong. We can again look at making it more difficult for them. If your dog is younger than 12 weeks, you should use the kibble that your puppy has already been eatingto fill up its teething toy rather than choosing something different. The reason for this is that puppies’ digestive systems are not fully developed until they reach about four months of age, so it’s important to take extra care when feeding them.