Could your dog benefit from extra enrichment? A Kong could be your answer!
Mental enrichment is critical for your dog’s health to help release energy, learn more efficiently, decrease separation anxiety, and relieve boredom. Providing your dog with mental enrichment doesn’t have to be difficult, and it is important for all stages of his life.
Just like muscles, the brain also needs to be challenged frequently to avoid premature ageing and can also help decrease aggressive behaviours in dogs caused by stress and boredom. What’s more, the mental stimulation will help strengthen the bond between you and your pet, creating lasting memories. Try using a Kong to see the difference in him.
What is a Kong?
- A chewable rubber toy that teaches appropriate chewing behaviour
- A puzzle that encourages mental and physical stimulation
- A way of slowing eating to help manage their weight
- A ‘fetch’ toy that will bounce unpredictably to spark chasing instincts
Kongs come in a range of sizes to suit the size of your pet, as well as a range of strengths according to their chewing ability. Just fill with their favourite treats, introduce as an exciting game, and let them enjoy!
Using a Kong can help overcome:-
- Chewing
- Teething
- Separation anxiety
- Boredom
- Digging & barking
- Crate training
- Weight problems
There is a huge range of treats that you could fill your kong with, allowing you to be savvy with the difficulty level to help increase enrichment time. But you can also try freezing your filled kong for an even longer lasting experience! Just remember to give it a good clean when finished ready for next time.
How to clean your Kong
- Rinse with warm, soapy water
- Use an old toothbrush to scrub the inside
- Rinse again thoroughly
- Put in the top rack of your dishwasher
