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missdeeliciouz · 07-05-2007, 07:11 PM

I've been seeing so many good reviews on the KONG toys online so I was wondering if anyone's tried them?

I'm buying Bobby a KONG toy & some Stuff'N Paste & treats for inside so any suggestions would be great!

reeses · 07-05-2007, 07:50 PM

I got Reeses a Kong and he wasnt very interested in playing with it. He just laid down and tried to lick all the stuff out and the stuffin kinda stinks so when he got a good bit out and got it on the carpet I got the Natures Miracle stain and odor remover to make sure the smell didnt set into the carpet. Im sure it probably smells and tastes good to him but its kinda really gross to me. LOL.

pat022351 · 07-05-2007, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by reeses

I got Reeses a Kong and he wasnt very interested in playing with it. He just laid down and tried to lick all the stuff out and the stuffin kinda stinks so when he got a good bit out and got it on the carpet I got the Natures Miracle stain and odor remover to make sure the smell didnt set into the carpet. Im sure it probably smells and tastes good to him but its kinda really gross to me. LOL.

Same here - I got one for Sadie and she showed no interest in it at all. I bought one for my friend's poodle and her dog went nuts over it!!! Just depends on the dog I guess.

missdeeliciouz · 07-06-2007, 02:21 AM

Mmmm.. okay! I gave him one of the KONG Puppy Treats & he loved it so that's why I'm gonna try it with the KONG toy!

Thanks!

Akhong · 07-06-2007, 09:39 AM

My Tobi LOVES his red kong toy!!! If you put some of his regular food in it with a bit of peanut butter on top they'll be occupied for at least 20 minutes! Tobi didn't care for it at first (when it was empty), but once he discovered the yummy goodness inside he just fell in love!
The kong toys are also great because they're so durable. You just have to sort of train them how to use it...I did this by holding my kong toy like an ice cream cone for Tobi, then put it down so that he could enjoy it on his own.
I think that out of ALL of Tobi's toys (and he has LOTS), the red KONG toy is MY favorite and his.

Boodad · 07-06-2007, 10:43 AM

Just dont use the kong stuffing can spray. Boo got real sick and had to take him to the vet. But he has had one since he was a puppy and he loves it. We put carrots and a little peanut butter in it and he goes nuts.

zoeybear · 07-06-2007, 11:16 AM

Zoey never played with it once.

medusa512 · 07-06-2007, 11:24 AM

you have a 50/50 chance according to my um, "research" on kong toys in the YT forums.

edgar doesn't play with the rubber ball much. he liked the kong stick, but chewed off some pieces. since he's pretty strong we've moved on to other toys.

i recommend kongs to everyone i meet tho. but i don't buy the $7/8 a can stuffing. there's no way that stuff can be good for him.

s13silviagirl · 07-07-2007, 01:41 AM

Turbo loves his! He plays with it all the time, and with nothing inside of it. I think it all depends on the dog.

missdeeliciouz · 07-07-2007, 08:04 AM

Thanks guys!

Bobby's came in the mail yesterday & he loves it! I looked at that Stuff'N Paste but decided against it! I put in those KONG Puppy Ziggies & he loves it!

Too Cute Teddy · 07-07-2007, 03:44 PM

Teddy never played with his kong, a total waste of money, but he loves the Triple Crown Everlasting Treat ball - it's kind of the same idea, but it is bouncier - he loves it even without any treats inside. I got mine at Petsmart, but here is a pic.

http://www.triplecrowndogs.com/shop/product.htm?loc=208

Luckyone · 07-07-2007, 05:11 PM

my two adore their kongs and fight over them

If you put peanut butter in it then put it in the freezer, it lasts even longer

pamelakay · 07-07-2007, 05:41 PM

I bought Luigi the blue puppy kong and he barely plays with it. But you know, I haven't even tried putting anything in there just cause he had this diarrhea episode when I first got him and i was afraid to give him any other food (like peanutbutter, etc.) I'll try stuffing it with food soon and see how he reacts

lizziepooh_1 · 07-08-2007, 11:52 AM

I bought Tia the pink puppy kong and it's the one she played with the least. I tried stuffing it with peanut butter, yoghurt (then freezing it), or baby carrots. The only thing she showed interest in was the baby carrots, and once those were out she barely even glanced at the kong. I also recommend letting your dog use the ziggies under your supervision only. Once Tia was able to work out the end piece of it and it was too much for her tummy to handle and she threw up.

She ablsolutley LOVES her bully stick....she chews on it comfortably while I get to watch TV at night before bed

Sam*my*YoRkie · 07-08-2007, 12:06 PM

Try this threat for some Kong Stuffin Recipies!

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73333

07-05-2007, 07:11 PM	#1
missdeeliciouz YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 279	Kong - Yay or Nay? I've been seeing so many good reviews on the KONG toys online so I was wondering if anyone's tried them? I'm buying Bobby a KONG toy & some Stuff'N Paste & treats for inside so any suggestions would be great! __________________ Bobby RIP & Bentley

07-06-2007, 02:21 AM	#4
missdeeliciouz YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 279	Mmmm.. okay! I gave him one of the KONG Puppy Treats & he loved it so that's why I'm gonna try it with the KONG toy! Thanks! __________________ Bobby RIP & Bentley

07-06-2007, 09:39 AM	#5
Akhong Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Posts: 175	My Tobi LOVES his red kong toy!!! If you put some of his regular food in it with a bit of peanut butter on top they'll be occupied for at least 20 minutes! Tobi didn't care for it at first (when it was empty), but once he discovered the yummy goodness inside he just fell in love! The kong toys are also great because they're so durable. You just have to sort of train them how to use it...I did this by holding my kong toy like an ice cream cone for Tobi, then put it down so that he could enjoy it on his own. I think that out of ALL of Tobi's toys (and he has LOTS), the red KONG toy is MY favorite and his. __________________ Tobi's mom

07-06-2007, 10:43 AM	#6
Boodad Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pensacola Posts: 144	Just dont use the kong stuffing can spray. Boo got real sick and had to take him to the vet. But he has had one since he was a puppy and he loves it. We put carrots and a little peanut butter in it and he goes nuts. __________________ Boo Monster In memory of Harley 2/13/1995-1/25/2007 Last edited by Boodad; 07-06-2007 at 10:45 AM.

07-06-2007, 11:16 AM	#7
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	Zoey never played with it once. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

07-05-2007, 07:50 PM	#2
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,703 Blog Entries: 2	I got Reeses a Kong and he wasnt very interested in playing with it. He just laid down and tried to lick all the stuff out and the stuffin kinda stinks so when he got a good bit out and got it on the carpet I got the Natures Miracle stain and odor remover to make sure the smell didnt set into the carpet. Im sure it probably smells and tastes good to him but its kinda really gross to me. LOL.

07-06-2007, 11:24 AM	#8
medusa512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 530	you have a 50/50 chance according to my um, "research" on kong toys in the YT forums. edgar doesn't play with the rubber ball much. he liked the kong stick, but chewed off some pieces. since he's pretty strong we've moved on to other toys. i recommend kongs to everyone i meet tho. but i don't buy the $7/8 a can stuffing. there's no way that stuff can be good for him.

07-07-2007, 01:41 AM	#9
s13silviagirl Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sunny Southern California!!!! Posts: 1,877	Turbo loves his! He plays with it all the time, and with nothing inside of it. I think it all depends on the dog.

07-07-2007, 08:04 AM	#10
missdeeliciouz YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 279	Thanks guys! Bobby's came in the mail yesterday & he loves it! I looked at that Stuff'N Paste but decided against it! I put in those KONG Puppy Ziggies & he loves it! __________________ Bobby RIP & Bentley

07-07-2007, 03:44 PM	#11
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 539	Nay Kong; Yay Triple Crown! Teddy never played with his kong, a total waste of money, but he loves the Triple Crown Everlasting Treat ball - it's kind of the same idea, but it is bouncier - he loves it even without any treats inside. I got mine at Petsmart, but here is a pic. http://www.triplecrowndogs.com/shop/product.htm?loc=208

07-07-2007, 05:11 PM	#12
Luckyone Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,133	my two adore their kongs and fight over them If you put peanut butter in it then put it in the freezer, it lasts even longer __________________ Bella http://www.dogster.com/dogs/539922

07-07-2007, 05:41 PM	#13
pamelakay Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: california Posts: 192	I bought Luigi the blue puppy kong and he barely plays with it. But you know, I haven't even tried putting anything in there just cause he had this diarrhea episode when I first got him and i was afraid to give him any other food (like peanutbutter, etc.) I'll try stuffing it with food soon and see how he reacts __________________ ..::``Pamela``::.. mama to Luigi

07-08-2007, 11:52 AM	#14
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	I bought Tia the pink puppy kong and it's the one she played with the least. I tried stuffing it with peanut butter, yoghurt (then freezing it), or baby carrots. The only thing she showed interest in was the baby carrots, and once those were out she barely even glanced at the kong. I also recommend letting your dog use the ziggies under your supervision only. Once Tia was able to work out the end piece of it and it was too much for her tummy to handle and she threw up. She ablsolutley LOVES her bully stick....she chews on it comfortably while I get to watch TV at night before bed __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

07-08-2007, 12:06 PM	#15
SammyYoRkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: U.S.A Posts: 493	Try this threat for some Kong Stuffin Recipies! http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73333 __________________ * SpOiLed LiL' SaMMie * PeePads BlowOut Salewww.Pee-Pads.com/FreeShipping