Posts Tagged ‘kong dog toys’
Reward Your Dog with a Toy and a Treat
My dogs are aggressive chewers. They can gnaw through plush toys and squeaky toys in the blink of an eye. When they’re done demolishing their toys they move on to furniture and shoes. I was at my wits end when one of my friends suggested I purchase some KONG dog toys.
The KONG dog toys have been a lifesaver! The stacked balls are made from hard rubber that can withstand a lot of chewing without being so hard as to damage my dogs’ teeth. Additionally, I can put treats inside of the toys. It’s a great way to train my pets that only the chew toys are full of treats, not the furniture.
My New Found Dog Toy
I know everyone that owns a dog has heard about the Kong toys. For as many dogs that I have owned in the past I never purchased one for them. I now have learned my lesson.
Baby has had a habit of eating dog chewies so fast that she winds up gagging on them. Have you had theat problem?? I decided to find something that would slow her down and not bloat her stomach. My discovery? Kong Wobbler toy.
I have to say it has been absolutely fantastic not to have to think about performing a heimlich maneuver on Baby. 
Not that I would be prepared to do so. This Kong toy is the best thing I have ever found. Next to giving her medicine with peanut butter.
This Kong dispenses treats and sits upright until pushed with a dog’s paw or nose, then it wobbles, spins and rolls. The unpredictable movement keeps the toy challenging and entertaining for both me and Baby.
Try it and let me know what you think.
Dog Licking
When I first saw my dog licking the chair she was laying in or the floor or her bed I thought she was going crazy. The I thought maybe she had some kind of compulsive disorder. I figured I had an OCD dog. But the more I read about it the I realized that she wasn’t the only one doing this.
It seems there may be a few different reasons for why this happens
1. Comfort
2. Marking their area with their own saliva (I am happy it is nothing else)
3. Food crumbs
4. Boredom
5. Tactile experience
Regardless of the reason it was very annoying to my husband when he went to sit in the chair and it was all wet.
What I started to do was creating a play time specifically for her. I would sit on the floor with her favorite dog toys. It seems to lessen the the amount of time licking. Plus I have introduced dog toys that have a texture to them and it definately seems to have lessened her urge.
Have you ever had this problem?
Do You Have to Leave Your Pet at Home
1. Please Don’t Go! Coping with Separation Anxiety in Pets
When your dog suffers from separation anxiety, leaving the house can be just as stressful for you as it is for him. No one likes to see a beloved pet upset—plus, any time away from home might be spent worrying what kind of mess awaits your return. Will your pooch tear up the sofa? Chew the walls? Pee on the carpet? Shake, drool and bark for hours?
Overcoming disorders like separation anxiety takes time, patience and consistency, but it can be done! Don’t wait any longer: take control of your dog’s happiness—and your own—just in time for summer travel season. Follow the advice of ASPCA animal behaviorists, and next time you drop off Fido at a friend’s house or the boarding kennel, you’ll feel sweet relief knowing that you miss him more than he misses you.
- Doctor Knows Best
The first step in tackling behavior issues is to rule out any underlying medical problems that might be causing your pet’s behavior. For example, if your pet is urinating in the house, he might be suffering from a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, diabetes or kidney disease. - Keep It Mellow
All greetings—hellos and goodbyes—should be conducted in a very calm manner. When saying goodbye, just give your dog a pat on the head, say goodbye and leave. Similarly, when arriving home, say hello to your dog and then don’t pay any more attention to him until he’s calm and relaxed. - Dogs Need Jobs
Providing lots of physical and mental stimulation is a vital part of treating many behavior problems, especially those involving anxiety. Exercise can enrich your dog’s life, decrease stress and provide appropriate outlets for normal behavior. Plus, a tired dog doesn’t have much excess energy to burn when he’s left alone!
Visit the Dog Care section of our website to read our complete guide to tackling separation anxiety.
Animal Love
- Can I please?
Does your dog or horse have a face like this? I call this the pathetic look.
Are Your Dogs Smart?
Do you want to see how really smart your dog is and keep them entertained at the same time?
Toys can teach old dogs new tricks! They can also teach the pups as well. Some toys can test you dogs and show you just how smart they actually are. Let your pet show you.
I always want to make sure that the toys are both challenging and fun for my dogs! The puzzle toys that are available can be the best thing I have ever provided my dog. Of course, if you are testing and challenging your dogs’ intelligence you want to watch them. You don’t want your pet to get frustrated with a toy. That is not what they are made for. They are there to help develop skills. If your dog gets frustrated by a toy they may just want to chew on it and ruin the toy and its purpose. So supervision is advised. Once they get the rings off the bone or the balls out of the cube you want to be there to put them back so that they are constantly being challenged during your time together. But I do think my dogs, Marina, Baby and Miracle are the smartest dogs in the world.
Put the toy away once playtime is over to preserve the challenge of the game.