Kong Dog Toys
Kongs make the best dog game ever. I love Kong dog toys and my dogs love Kongs—all dogs must have a Kong! Seriously, they’re that wonderful. Learn all about the Kong as well as my favorite Kong dog toy recipe below!
What is a Kong?
Kong dog toys are made of non-toxic rubber, so they bounce, making them fun for your dog. The best part of the Kong toy is the hole on the inside, which can be stuffed with dog food, such as canned dog food, peanut butter, cream cheese or other luscious treats! When your dog is done, pop Kongs on the top rack of your dishwasher and they’re clean!
Pro tip: Freeze a food stuffed Kong overnight, so it lasts longer.
When Should I Give My Dog a Kong?
Anytime! This is the ONLY dog toy I leave with my dogs when I’m not home. They know when I open the freezer, they run into their crates, as it’s Kong time! You can give your dog a Kong dog toy:
- During group dog training class if your dog is a barker
- During car rides, so he learns road trips are really fun
- On rainy days
- During mealtimes
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My Favorite Kong Dog Toy Recipe
While I’ve experimented with many Kong recipes, my dogs love this one the most!
Ingredients
- 1 large can of yams
- 2 cups oatmeal (soaked in water overnight)
- 1/4 cup of blackstrap molasses
Directions
- Mash the yams into small chunks in a large bowl.
- Mix soaked oatmeal and 1/4 cup of blackstrap molasses into the yam mixture.
- Now, using a large spout funnel, fill each Kong until full. (Personally, I use my fingers, but my hubby swears by the funnel method.) If some mixture leaks out, add peanut butter to the bottom and top hole (think of this as glue).
- Freeze overnight.
Molasses is rich in minerals plus oatmeal and yams are vitamin powerhouses, making this the perfect meal! If your dog is on the chunky side, decrease molasses to 1/2 teaspoon and his waist will thank YOU!
Don’t forget to decrease your dog’s regular meals to keep him nice and slim!
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What is your favorite Kong dog toy recipe? Comment below! I want to hear from you!