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JRosal · 06-15-2006, 11:29 AM

Our two pups, one about 9lbs and the other 3lbs cannot seem to get the cookie out of the kong...this is the exact one we have and the exact cookie we insert http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.as...milyID=100436&

Does anyone else's pups have this problem? I know they know it's in there since there's a lot of saliva inside the cookie...they LOVED it when we first gave it to them weeks ago and they love the bounce it gives but cannot get to the cookie...what does everyone suggest filling it with? Something that does't make a mess in the house. thanks!!

Tiger's Mom · 06-15-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by JRosal

Our two pups, one about 9lbs and the other 3lbs cannot seem to get the cookie out of the kong...this is the exact one we have and the exact cookie we insert http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.as...milyID=100436&

Does anyone else's pups have this problem? I know they know it's in there since there's a lot of saliva inside the cookie...they LOVED it when we first gave it to them weeks ago and they love the bounce it gives but cannot get to the cookie...what does everyone suggest filling it with? Something that does't make a mess in the house. thanks!!

I have the same one in two tone (blue/white). Tiger too had a hard time getting everything out and since I put cookies then seal it with peanut butter, it kinda sits in there forever so I stopped adding treats inside . . .it is not a fav toy of his . . .

JRosal · 06-15-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger's Mom

I have the same one in two tone (blue/white). Tiger too had a hard time getting everything out and since I put cookies then seal it with peanut butter, it kinda sits in there forever so I stopped adding treats inside . . .it is not a fav toy of his . . .

glad we're not the only one that can't them out...

rrosenberry · 06-15-2006, 11:51 AM

Bailey is the opposite, he gets em out quicker that crap, like a magician.. I love when he can't get something out, it occupys him,, that's the point.

Eventually if they can't get it out I unload and refuel,and he's thrilled all over again.

Tiger's Mom · 06-15-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JRosal

glad we're not the only one that can't them out...

it was rated fairly high to be a great toy but NOT in my babie's book

A waste of my money . . .All Tiger loves to do is play with an empty water bottle so that is what I have these days lying around . . . but only when I am around to supervise as he has gotten so good at chewing the top off and trying to bite it to pieces . . .plastic is dangerous

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Kobesmomma · 06-15-2006, 11:54 AM

Kobe has always loved playing with an empty water bottle. He would have 10 toys laying around and go for the bottle.

rrosenberry · 06-15-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kobesmomma

Kobe has always loved playing with an empty water bottle. He would have 10 toys laying around and go for the bottle.

I tried that after hearing you guys say that... he sat and barked at it, NONSTOP.. like WTH?! I said " Enough of that toy."

Bailey's Peeps · 06-15-2006, 12:02 PM

You didn't say how you put them in. I mention it because my first inclination was to just put the whole treat inside the Kong. BUT - the instructions say to squeeze the large hole until it's oval in shape and then put in the treat just to the first "notch" - that leaves part of it sticking out. The first one I put in, Bailey just chewed it off and couldn't get to the part left inside. Since then, she must have figured out how to pull the last part out before she chews all of the rest off - because it's winding up empty.

Tiggerwit · 06-16-2006, 09:29 AM

I filled Alphy's today with little pieces of treats to make sure they'd come out. He'd take off running with the thing like he does when he plays and the little treats were coming out, but he didn't notice.

Right behind him is Abby

eating them all. LOL

JRosal · 06-16-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

You didn't say how you put them in. I mention it because my first inclination was to just put the whole treat inside the Kong. BUT - the instructions say to squeeze the large hole until it's oval in shape and then put in the treat just to the first "notch" - that leaves part of it sticking out. The first one I put in, Bailey just chewed it off and couldn't get to the part left inside. Since then, she must have figured out how to pull the last part out before she chews all of the rest off - because it's winding up empty.

Oh...I guess I didn't read the instructions then...I just stuck the entire thing inside..I will re-try this tonight. THank you!

TootiesMom · 06-16-2006, 09:40 AM

our kong toy is now a "throw ball" for the big dog.. Tootie couldnt master it either.... It must be a Yorkie thing cuz he LOVES empty water bottles too! People must think we are just trashy cuz they are all over the house.. LOL...
I do remove the tops and take the little ring off the top and never leave them around when we are gone...

JPop & Taz 2 · 06-16-2006, 10:02 AM

I fill my two kongs with their dry puppy food.

They bounce it and roll it all over the floor and follow along eating all the pieces. That way at least I know they are eating. I'll fill it three or four times.

JiggityJig · 06-16-2006, 10:20 AM

We're having a hard time mastering the kong too! I got the one for puppies/smallest dogs, but I still feel like it's too big for their mouths, somehow.

Nikko's_human · 06-16-2006, 10:40 AM

You are supposed to leave the end of the cookie sticking out of the kong and not insert it all the way. I did this with Nikko's and he would get the cookie out in no time. So as of late, I have started sticking the cookies in all the way. He can't get it out either but he stays occupied for hours trying to get it. When he finally gets tired he brings it to me as if to say "mommy get it for me". He is left home alone during the day and I want him to have something to occupy his time.

mustangbee · 06-16-2006, 01:21 PM

Princess likes the Kong, she works really hard to get that cookie out, and then won't eat it.

06-15-2006, 11:29 AM	#1
JRosal YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Marcos Posts: 318	kong question... Our two pups, one about 9lbs and the other 3lbs cannot seem to get the cookie out of the kong...this is the exact one we have and the exact cookie we insert http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.as...milyID=100436& Does anyone else's pups have this problem? I know they know it's in there since there's a lot of saliva inside the cookie...they LOVED it when we first gave it to them weeks ago and they love the bounce it gives but cannot get to the cookie...what does everyone suggest filling it with? Something that does't make a mess in the house. thanks!! __________________ Zoe's dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?334776

06-15-2006, 11:51 AM	#4
rrosenberry & Bailey & Bella Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,164	Bailey is the opposite, he gets em out quicker that crap, like a magician.. I love when he can't get something out, it occupys him,, that's the point. Eventually if they can't get it out I unload and refuel,and he's thrilled all over again. __________________ Rhonda, Bailey, Josie and my angel Bella Rue' "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ~Anatole France~

06-16-2006, 09:29 AM	#9
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	I filled Alphy's today with little pieces of treats to make sure they'd come out. He'd take off running with the thing like he does when he plays and the little treats were coming out, but he didn't notice. Right behind him is Abby eating them all. LOL __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

06-16-2006, 09:40 AM	#11
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	our kong toy is now a "throw ball" for the big dog.. Tootie couldnt master it either.... It must be a Yorkie thing cuz he LOVES empty water bottles too! People must think we are just trashy cuz they are all over the house.. LOL... I do remove the tops and take the little ring off the top and never leave them around when we are gone... __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)

06-16-2006, 10:20 AM	#13
JiggityJig YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TX Posts: 1,226	We're having a hard time mastering the kong too! I got the one for puppies/smallest dogs, but I still feel like it's too big for their mouths, somehow. __________________ OUR HEARTS KIKI MAZIE JIMBOB ELFIE OUR JOYS

06-15-2006, 11:54 AM	#6
Kobesmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 283	Kobe has always loved playing with an empty water bottle. He would have 10 toys laying around and go for the bottle.

06-15-2006, 12:02 PM	#8
Bailey's Peeps Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 229	You didn't say how you put them in. I mention it because my first inclination was to just put the whole treat inside the Kong. BUT - the instructions say to squeeze the large hole until it's oval in shape and then put in the treat just to the first "notch" - that leaves part of it sticking out. The first one I put in, Bailey just chewed it off and couldn't get to the part left inside. Since then, she must have figured out how to pull the last part out before she chews all of the rest off - because it's winding up empty.

06-16-2006, 10:02 AM	#12
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	I fill my two kongs with their dry puppy food. They bounce it and roll it all over the floor and follow along eating all the pieces. That way at least I know they are eating. I'll fill it three or four times.

06-16-2006, 10:40 AM	#14
Nikko's_human Proudly owned by Nikko Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 768	You are supposed to leave the end of the cookie sticking out of the kong and not insert it all the way. I did this with Nikko's and he would get the cookie out in no time. So as of late, I have started sticking the cookies in all the way. He can't get it out either but he stays occupied for hours trying to get it. When he finally gets tired he brings it to me as if to say "mommy get it for me". He is left home alone during the day and I want him to have something to occupy his time. __________________ NIKKO and his mommy NECEE

06-16-2006, 01:21 PM	#15
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Princess likes the Kong, she works really hard to get that cookie out, and then won't eat it. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS