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In stores dedicated to pet products, we find a large number of accessories and toys, including the kong, a very special product for dogs that all owners should know about.
It can be used in adult puppies and puppies without problem, it is a very useful tool for puppies with special needs.
Want to know more? Continue reading this PeritoAnimal article about how does dog kong work and that should be taken into account before purchasing one.
How it works
The kong is an accessory or toy that puppies of all ages can use, including adult puppies and puppies. It is a intelligence toy, a rigid accessory available in several sizes, focused on the size of the dog.
We found in kong a empty space inside that we must fill with some kind of attractive food for our dog. This allows our dog to struggle and find out how to manipulate the object in order to reach the food.
Usually ethologists recommend filling kong with several layers of food, for example: a little pate for dogs, soft treats, a little more pate, a little more feed, etc., until you reach the end of the kong. In variety we will find a motivation for our dog.
The benefits of using kong
In addition to getting food, the kong stimulates intelligence of the dogs, making them struggle to get out the contents they hide inside. This whole process distracts the puppy and gives him 20 minutes of complete concentration on his new accessory: the kong. IT'S ideal for dogs with anxiety problems, separation anxiety, nervousness, lack of concentration, etc.
The kong is a toy that combines the dog's physique and intelligence so that it obtains a pleasant reward: food.
types of kong
As mentioned, you will find for sale a large amount and variety of kong types focused on the needs or characteristics of each dog. For this reason, don't be surprised if your store finds kongs with different shapes (bone, ball, rope...), everything is valid to catch the dog's attention.
It is a product that has a low cost, for this reason we do not recommend that you try to make your own kong with a plastic bottle, a bone, or other elements. Your puppy's safety must come first, that's why we recommend that you buy kong from pet stores.
