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The
KONG
JAWROBICS - Fitness and fun
for dogs!
Lack of training and physical and
mental understimulation (boredom) are primary causes of
misbehavior. They can be easily prevented by enrolling
in basic training classes and using Kong Dog Toys
for healthy physical and mental stimulation.
Kong Dog Toys are widely used and
recommended for therapy and prevention of
understimulation, boredom, separation anxiety and other
behavior problems. Following are some simple ways Kongs
can be utilized to promote good behavior in your
dog.
The Jawrobics Work Out... The
chase promotes a healthy, stimulating "nose-to-tail"
workout of every muscle and reflex.
After the Catch... The
all-rewarding chew begins; and goes on and on and on.
Kong's strong, thick, flexible walls keep springing back
for more. It satisfies a dogs natural need to chew and
also cleans teeth and conditions gums.
Self Entertainer... Every time
your dog drops a Kong Toy - it's a new game! The
Ultra Kong (the black version shown at the top of the
page) is puncture resistant, super bouncy and made of
natural Rubber... Kong's exclusive Ultra-FlexÅ formulas
are chewer friendly. They are unmatched for
resilience, durability and bounce.
KONG STUFFING
RECIPES
As you create recipes, be
sensitive to your dog's tummy as you experiment.
We at Stepping Stone, for a quick and easy fill,
like to put a bit of canned cheese in
the small hole at the top, put dry food and/or
small treats in the top third and the
bottom two thirds are canned food mixed with dry
food. Place a biscuit into the canned food
section and leave about 1/3 to 1/2 sticking out of the
larger hole at the bottom. Then freeze.
Makes for a great puppy pop and hours of
entertainment!
Following are recipes
created by veterinarians, dog trainers and dog lovers
worldwide and found on the Kong Company's Website.
BANANA RAMA: 1 fresh banana · 2 tbs wheat
germ · 1 tbs plain yogurt (can use your pet's favorite
flavor as well) · Kong Toy that best fits your pet's
chewing temperament In a bowl, mash up banana. Then, add
wheat germ and yogurt. Mash all ingredients together and
use spoon to add to Kong. Freeze for 4 hours. Makes 1
serving for Medium Kong. Double for every Kong Size that
is bigger.
CHEESY DENTAL KONG DELIGHT: 3 slices
of your pet's favorite cheese · Dental Kong Toy A very
simple and creative way to make any pet drool in
delight. Just place the 3 slices of cheese directly onto
the grooves of your pet's Dental Kong (if model has rope
- make sure cheese does not get onto it). Melt in
microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Give to pet after it
cools.
PHILLY STEAK: steak scraps · 1 ounce cream
cheese · appropriate Kong Toy Place small scraps of the
steak inside Kong toy. Spread cream cheese in large hole
to hold scraps.
FRUIT SALAD: apple and carrot
chunks · 1/4th of a banana · appropriate Kong Toy Place
apples and carrots in Kong Toy. Mush the banana in large
hole to hold fruit in place. You can include other
fruits and veggies: orange slices · peach and/or
nectarine chunks · celery sticks · broccoli and/or
cauliflower · tomato and black olive
mixture.
VEGGIE KONG OMELET: 1 egg · your choice
of shredded cheese · any vegetables that your pet may
like · appropriate Kong Toy Scramble egg and fold in
vegetables. Put into Kong toy. Sprinkle some cheese over
the top and microwave for about 20 seconds. Cool
thoroughly before giving to dog.
MAC 'N CHEESE: Leftover macaroni and
cheese · small cube of Velveeta · appropriate Kong Toy
Melt Velveeta in microwave until gooey. Add mac 'n
cheese to Kong Toy. Pour heated Velveeta into Kong. Make
sure it has cooled before giving to your pet.
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FAMOUS
RECIPES |
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AUNT JEANNIE'S ARCHEOLOGY KONG (for advanced dogs)
LAYER ONE (deepest): roasted, unsalted cashews · freeze
dried liver bits LAYER TWO: dog kibble, cookies or liver
biscotti · Cheerios · sugar-free, salt-free peanut
butter · dried banana chips, apples and apricots LAYER
THREE: carrot sticks · turkey or leftover ravioli or
tortellini · Kong Toy (the larger the better!) Pack as
tightly as possible. The last item inserted should be an
apricot or piece of ravioli, presenting a smooth
"finish" under the main opening. LIGHT VERSION:
substitute crumbled rice cakes for cashews, Caesar
croutons for freeze-dried liver, fat free cream cheese
for peanut butter. - by Jean Donaldson
KONG ON A ROPE: Dry dog kibble ·
appropriate Kong Toy · Rope Take the rope, pull it
through the Kong Toy and knot it. Hang this upside down
from a tree, deck or post. The small hole should be
facing the ground. Take the kibble and fill the Kong
Toy. Make the toy hang just low enough that it is out of
your dog's reach. The dog will spend hours trying to
retrieve the kibble from the Kong Toy. At the end of the
day, take the remaining kibble and give to your pet as a
reward. This is advanced work for your dog. - by Ian
Dunbar
FROZEN JERKY POPS: Peanut butter ·
bouillon · Jerky Strips · Water · appropriate Kong Toy ·
muffin tin Smear a small amount of peanut butter over
small hole in your Kong Toy. Fill the cool water and add
a pinch of bouillon. Place a Jerky Stick inside Kong Toy
and freeze. This can also be put (once frozen) in a
children's size swimming pool for a fun day of fishing
for your pet. - by Terry Ryan
SIMPLE, TRIED AND TRUE: Peanut butter ·
appropriate Kong Toy Smear peanut butter inside the
cavity of your Kong Toy. It's that easy! - by
trainers and vets worldwide
TRIXIE'S FAVORITE: Trixie, a 50 pound
Aussie/Springer mix, loves turkey, chicken or marrow
bites mixed with slightly moistened food nuggets frozen
inside her Kong. She is very clean about unstuffing -
some dogs are not! - by Joe Markham
Every dog has a favorite recipe -
finding your dog's will be fun! REMEMBER: Some foods
are not healthy for dogs. Check with your vet first.
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KONG
HUNTING |
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Hide
stuffed Kongs indoors and/or out. The hunt is great fun
and rewarding.
IMPORTANT!
a. Provide
stuffed Kongs randomly so they won't always be
associated with you leaving.
b. If your dog is
unstuffing several Kongs per day, you should
appropriately reduce the amount of bowl feeding.
c.
CLEAN KONGS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE!
Dishwasher is recommended. Your dog's job will last
until the Kongs are unstuffed. You can keep your dog
"working" all day if you provide enough stuffed
Kongs!
IMPORTANT!
Use Kongs Safely!
Your dog's safety is your
responsibility! ALWAYS supervise
your dog's use of Kongs until you are confident they can
be used safely without
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