What kind of treats can you put in Kong besides peanut butter?
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I use plain yogurt and canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling, watch out - sometimes the cans are similar) on a pretty regular basis. I usually mix it with their kibble and freeze it for additional challenge. You can also use canned dog food, but keep in mind the calories and maybe reduce or substitute that for their regular meal.
1841431
I put Nature's Variety Instincts raw meat. My dogs don't care much for peanut butter. I put it in the freezer so it takes them longer to get it out.
1841432
I put soft treats in them but my Saint Bernard bit the Kong in half and got to the treat.
1841433
You can put any treats. You may have to break them up to insert through hole. If you stuff it tight, your pet will play for a while bouncing the toy to get treats out.
1841434
Kong sells some (including cheese that squirts from a can, I think), but I've never used them. All I ever use is peanut butter and kibble stuffed into peanut butter. I used cream cheese the other day but wouldn't recommend it because my puppy had diarrhea after that. :(
1650714
It is just like peanut butter, so I do not recommend it as a daily treat unless you are using it to fill a kong or give pills. I would maybe do it every other day.
35630
Cheerios would fit in the large size, the one I have. I fill ours with her regular dry food and top it with peanut butter to keep her busy for a little bit longer. I've never purchased the official treats.
307197
In addition to kibble I always include something tempting like a few kibble-sized chunks of boiled chicken, hamburger, or cheddar. That's usually enough to get my dog interested in a new dispensing ball. If they've never used one before maybe kick it a few times so they see a treat come out. Mine figured it out pretty quick. On this one you have to make sure the hole size is adjusted to fit the size of kibble-so it's not too easy but not too difficult. We use this or the similar Kong dispenser-ball for at least one meal every day. It's a bit messy, I have to sweep up crumbs after, but it gives the dog a little mental workout. In addition to kibble I always include something tempting like a few kibble-sized chunks of boiled chicken, hamburger, or cheddar. That's usually enough to get my dog interested in a new dispensing ball. If they've never used one before maybe kick it a few times so they see a treat come out. Mine figured it out pretty quick. On this one you have to make sure the hole size is adjusted to fit the size of kibble-so it's not too easy but not too difficult. We use this or the similar Kong dispenser-ball for at least one meal every day. It's a bit messy, I have to sweep up crumbs after, but it... » Read More In addition to kibble I always include something tempting like a few kibble-sized chunks of boiled chicken, hamburger, or cheddar. That's usually enough to get my dog interested in a new dispensing ball. If they've never used one before maybe kick it a few times so they see a treat come out. Mine figured it out pretty quick. On this one you have to make sure the hole size is adjusted to fit the size of kibble-so it's not too easy but not too difficult. We use this or the similar Kong dispenser-ball for at least one meal every day. It's a bit messy, I have to sweep up crumbs after, but it gives the dog a little mental workout. « Show Less
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It isn't really intended for treats to be put in it. My dog definitely loved it enough with no treats involved.
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YES! They will fit in the small Kongs. I HIGHLY recommend them. I have a Medium sized Kong for my 25 lbs poodle mix dog and also a Small sized Kong for my 8 lb Min-Pin. I can easily fit two frozen treats on the Medium Kong and one frozen treat in the Small Kong. I also add other small treats and top it off with peanut butter. They both go crazy over the frozen treats in their Kongs. I only give them these special treats before I leave the house. Therefor, instead of them having separation anxiety, they now associate me leaving with an entertaining and Kong full of delicious frozen goodies and treats. It's the best investment ever! YES! They will fit in the small Kongs. I HIGHLY recommend them. I have a Medium sized Kong for my 25 lbs poodle mix dog and also a Small sized Kong for my 8 lb Min-Pin. I can easily fit two frozen treats on the Medium Kong and one frozen treat in the Small Kong. I also add other small treats and top it off with peanut butter. They both go crazy over the frozen treats in their Kongs. I only give them these special treats before I leave the house. Therefor, instead of them having separation anxiety, they now associate me leaving with an entertaining and Kong full of delicious frozen goodies... » Read More YES! They will fit in the small Kongs. I HIGHLY recommend them. I have a Medium sized Kong for my 25 lbs poodle mix dog and also a Small sized Kong for my 8 lb Min-Pin. I can easily fit two frozen treats on the Medium Kong and one frozen treat in the Small Kong. I also add other small treats and top it off with peanut butter. They both go crazy over the frozen treats in their Kongs. I only give them these special treats before I leave the house. Therefor, instead of them having separation anxiety, they now associate me leaving with an entertaining and Kong full of delicious frozen goodies and treats. It's the best investment ever! « Show Less
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They are very small. Just the right sze for my Yorkie and Maltese. Try lean treats.
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They are chew able, but our dog will only eat them with peanut butter on them.
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I believe they do have a specific food formula for toy and small dogs. You might check their website.
307199
I put in favorite smell good treats, sat on the floor with them and played with them. Then added slowly their food and it is one of their favorite toys. Just putting it down will not help. Add small amount of peanut butter to the opening sides to entice smell. Remember dogs use nose first.
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Any treats will work fine as long as they fit. You can also use kibble. We use Beneful Dog Kibble and it works pretty well, maybe a little on the small side but the pieces are a variety of shapes so they don't fall out too fast and it keeps our dog entertained. She LOVES LOVES LOVES this toy by the way-- I call it her crack ball. Hands down her favorite toy-- she'll pick it up and toss it in the air and run with it from room to room. Other treats that can work would be be Trader Joe's Charlee Bear Dog treats, anything around that size. We have the large size ball, not sure if the whole is a different size for the other balls. Our dog is 40lbs and I think the large ball would be fine for any dog 25lbs or larger.
866010
She won't be able to bounce the Large Kong, but she may make a lot of noise pushing it across hard floors and baseboards. Larger sized pieces of dog food will keep her busy.
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We use Zuke's Mini Natural dog treats that we buy in the 16-oz. size - each treat is about the size of a pea - and it would probably hold half the package for sure -- about 8 oz. Hope that helps.
491130
I use his regular kibble. He loves the whole activity of pushing the ball around and hunting treats rather than the typical eating ritual
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I don't have the extra small, but I would guess that any kind of kibble would be fine. It's easy to get it in, because the bottom unscrews. The trick is for the dog to get it out -- it has to be sort of pulled out with the rope. My puppy hasn't gotten the hang of it yet. On the large dog size, the neck is big enough for any kibble you would put in... what we use is maybe 3/8" in diameter.
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I've never froze Kong but it is easy to wash. I put kibble in mine with cold peanut butter and my dogs go crazy for it.
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These are large treats. I doubt a toy dog could eat them without you breaking them up.