Kong Dog Chew Toys -
Create Some
Stuffing Good Recipes

If you're new to the world of Kong dog chew toys then your dog is in for a real treat. A Kong is a super durable rubber chew toy that you stuff with your dog’s favorite dog treats.

Many family pets are home alone for hours each day. This alone time can be very difficult for our canine friends.

Dogs often exhibit symptoms of separation anxiety, boredom and loneliness. If not adequately addressed... these stresses usually result in destructive behavior.

So before you leave for the day... surprise your dog with some treat filled Kong dog chew toys each day. Try hiding one or two and let your dog hunt for them after you leave.

Is separation anxiety causing your dog to act out? Get expert help from our recommended professional dog trainers.

Need help choosing a Kong chew toy that's right for your dog?

Choosing a Kong chew toy for your puppy?

If stuffed Kong chew toys are new to your dog – Don’t make it too tough!

Create yummy recipes for your dog's Kong chew toys

What's the best way to stuff a Kong chew toy?

For a refreshing surprise - Freeze a treat filled Kong!

Cleaning your dog's Kong toys

Remember to adjust your dog's daily rations

Need help choosing the Kong chew toy that's right for your dog?

Use this handy chart to determine the Kong that's best for your dog's chewing temperament and size.

You can even select Red Kong dog chew toys, or Black Kong dog chew toys based on the "typical" size and chewing temperament of your specific breed of dog.

Choosing a Kong chew toy for your puppy?

If you have a puppy be sure to select a puppy sized Kong chew toy and start your puppy off by stuffing it with a small dog biscuit or some crunchy kibble. You can also select puppy Kong chew toys by dog breed.

If stuffed Kong chew toys are new to your dog – Don’t make it too tough!

If Kong dog chew toy “treat-excavation” is new to your dog, remember that it is very important that your dog succeeds at getting the dog treats.

In the beginning make it easy for your dog to remove the filling. Soon spending time with a treat filled Kong will become a much-anticipated activity for your dog.

As your dog becomes more skillful... you can slowly increase the challenge. Try packing the stuffing tighter, wedging treats inside under the rim of the Kong, or even freezing a treat filled Kong.

Create yummy recipes for your dog's Kong chew toys

Anything that you would normally feed your dog can be used in a Kong chew toy. Just enjoy being creative and you'll entice and entertain your dog.

Try mixing crunchy bits of dry dog food with softer foods like peanut butter, cheese, meat, mashed potatoes, yogurt, scramble egg, rice, gravy, or canned dog food.

The list is endless - just make sure you fill it with foods that your dog really loves. Your dog will happily work at the task for hours on end.

Homemade fillings are the best. But when you just don't have the time the quickest way to fill your dog's Kong is with a can of Stuff'n Paste. It comes in a can like "Cheez Whiz". Your dog will love it!

What's the best way to stuff Kong dog chew toys?

Kong dog chew toys have a small hole on one end and a larger hole on the other. Start by stuffing the small hole with a treat that will really get your dog's attention.

This will also serve to block up the small hole. This is convenient if you are filling the Kong with very liquid ingredients. Most frozen Kong recipes are high liquid recipes.

There are many recipe ideas and different ways to fill Kong dog chew toys. The simplest recipes start by combining all the ingredients into a gooey mixture that you spoon into the Kong.

A more advanced technique is to layer different fillings... so as the hours pass the tasty rewards change.

You may even want to try putting your dog’s most favorite treat in first, so that the final part of the excavation could be your dog’s grand prize.

Try filling a Kong dog toy with cheese and pieces of kibble, or other treats, and then heat it in the microwave. This will bind the pieces together and add to your dog’s challenge. Always remember to let the Kong cool before giving it to your dog.

Another way to increase the challenge is by plugging the larger hole after you fill the Kong. You can use a piece of fruit, dog treats, peanut butter, a piece of carrot or anything else that will plug the hole - making your dog work a little harder to get the filling out.

For a refreshing surprise - Freeze a treat filled Kong!

In the warmer weather try filling your dog’s Kong chew toy and freezing it. It will take your dog much longer to get it all cleaned out if it is frozen. Your dog will really appreciate this type of cool treat on a hot summer day.

Depending on how much liquid you use... you may want to reserve this treat for outdoor fun since it can get a little messy as it melts.

Cleaning your dog's Kong toys

It is important to clean your dog’s Kong before refilling. Yes, Kong dog chew toys are dishwasher safe.

If you don’t have a dishwasher just soak the Kong is warm soapy water to loosen any food residue and rinse thoroughly.

Remember to adjust your dog's daily rations

Depending on how many treat filled Kong dog toys you give your dog... you may need to adjust the amount of food you put in your dog’s food bowl.

Just as boredom, loneliness and separation anxiety can lead to dog behavioral problems... dog obesity can lead to many debilitating health problems. So give your dog a chewing-good-time with plenty of treat-filled Kongs... just don't forget to switch to a smaller bowl a dinner time.

Is separation anxiety causing your dog to act out? Get expert help from our recommended professional dog trainers.