What's a Kong?
A Kong Extreme is the Toughest dog toy around. It's made of black rubber. The Kong is hollow on the inside. That hollow space can be filled up with some nice dog treats. The rubber runs around the cylinder in a blobby shape. The top of the toy is Small, at the bottom it's broader. This odd shape makes the Kong bounce in unpredictable ways. The Kong can handle many temperatures, it can be put in the microwave or in the freezer so it can be stuffed with anything the dog likes.
What can you do with it and how to use it?
The Kong can be used to keep the dog busy with some treats or to chew when being bored. There are a lot of possibilities to fill it up but keep the dogs health in mind so don't go stuffing it with greasy food. When giving a Kong, give him a bit less food that day, you don't want to get a fat dog!
As a quick treat just put some dog biscuits or even his daily dry food. The dog will play with the Kong to get those nice bits out.
On a hot day the Kong can be stuffed with some wet dog food, fresh meat or fresh chicken bouillon. Put the toy in the freezer for a couple of hours until the inside has frozen. Before giving the Kong to the dog, first rinse it with some water so it won't stick to the dog's tongue. This refreshing treat can become somewhat messy so I prefer to give this one outside.
Dogs love cheese, dough I personally never give it because it's way too salty. Put some cheese in the Kong and put it in the microwave for 90 seconds. Let it cool down so the the dog won't burn himself.
After using the toy it's best to clean it to avoid bacteria and mould. The Kong is dishwasher safe.
The manufacturer also sells its own stuffing, which I find way too expensive. For anyone who wants to know more about Kong, they have a website: http://www.kongcompany.com/
Warning!
A warning for dog owners! Do not put chocolate, raisins or nuts in the Kong, they are poison for your pet! Be careful with peanut butter, dogs can get anaphylactic response if they are allergic to them. Never ever give raw pig meat, dogs can get Aujeszki virus, witch is lethal! Be careful with sugar containing foods. The packaging says to never leave the dog unattended when playing. When choosing a Kong, keep in mind to choose it big enough, otherwise your dog will brake it or might swallow it! If the Kong should brake down in the first 6 months, you get a brand new one!
My dog
My dog came out of a kennel, he is extremely scared. I've had him for 6 months now and he does not want to play with people yet. Because he's somewhat depressed and sleeps all day I decided to get him some toys. I tried different things but nothing really drew his attention, until I bought a Kong. I bought it in the local pet store and it cost me Euro 14 which is about £ 11,5. Because my dog was neglected and had lack of food, he's always in for a treat. I stuff the Kong with whatever I find healthy and tasty enough for the dog. Once I gave the Kong it does not need my personal interference so he can play however he want. The dogs finds it interesting and plays with it until it's empty. Because of the enormous possibility's, the toy never becomes boring. Although the dog prefers a real bone, he sometimes uses the toy just to chew it. I can imagine this toy could also be used as a throw and catch item, however my dog is not yet ready for that. I would recommend this toy to any dog owner but it does need some creativity to stuff it up with different things so it does not get boring for the dog.
Summary: Kong extreme, a though and interesting dog toy
Advantages: Tough toys, Enormous possibilities
Disadvantages: Nothing
---This review has also been posted on dooyoo---
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