The art of stuffing a kong

To pair nicely with the enrichment guide this is a blog post on how to stuff a kong. Something seemingly simple but an art form in itself!

Top tips:

For a dog that gets frustrated easily you may wish to provide different layers or mix up the ingredients inside the kong or provide the yummiest bit at the smallest section of the kong.

When introducing a new food to your dog do so with one at a time to track if they have a bad reaction to a certain filling.

Feed your dog their meal times using a kong and soaked kibble.

Spreads

Canned pumpkin

Cottage cheese

Plain yogurt

Peanut butter (WITHOUT XYTIOIL)

Pate intended for dogs

Fruits and vegeatables

Straweberries

Blueberries

Blackberries

Raspberries

Apples

Pears

Banana

Tomatoes

Carrots

Green beans

Broccoli

Others

Tuna or other canned fish

Chopped sandwhich meats

Chopped sausages

Canned dog food

Dog treats

Vegetable chews

Scrambled egg

Water soaked kibble

How to clean a kong

Soak for a minute in warm soapy water and use a toothbrush to brush the inside of the kong.

Safety

Do not leave your dog unattended with large chunks of food. If leaving your dog alone with a kong use a spread or mushed option. Always make sure that the small hole at the top of the kong is clear all the way through the kong toy. This is to prevent your dogs tongue getting stuck by suction. This can be done by sticking a skewer through the finished stuffed kong.