[SophieKatesMom]

I need some help for my fellow YTer's...please.

At Christmas time SophieKate was given this toy called a Kong. It is hard rubber and along with it you get this chew sticks that you are suppose to insert inside the toy (brief description for those not sure what a Kong is).

I decided to actually give it to her a week ago, boy was that a mistake - SophieKate LOVES the Kong. Me, well hate is a little to strong but boy do I dislike that thing.

Here is where I need you help;

She chews the sticks right down to the opening in the Kong (I think SophieKate is part Beaver). That results in me using a flat head screw driver to prior out the other half. That results in a fight because I am using tools and "not putting them back" (a whole other problem, Mr anal needs to learn to share). Also the smell of those chew sticks are enough to knock me out and SophieKate enjoys placing it on my face/lap when she needs a "break".

A lady at my dog park suggested I put cheese or peanut butter inside, has anyone ever done this? Should I freeze it after I but the cheese or peanut butter it it?

I cannot imagine giving SophieKate anything with Peanut Butter, she would have it spread from end of my house to another and probably all over herself also.

Any suggestions or past experiences would be appreciated. Please someone save me from Kong.

Thank you,

Cheryl