How to Introduce a Kong to Your Dog: Step 2 | Dog Training Nation

You've bought the right size Kong for your dog and even showed him the toy. Now, it's time to move onto step 2 of how to introduce a Kong to your dog.

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During step 1, we slowly introduced your dog to a Kong with a bit of peanut butter smeared on the outside rim and a few loose treats inside the toy. If your dog will happily lick away at the smeared peanut butter outside of the Kong, then it’s time to move onto step 2. Now, it’s time to make this food stuffed toy a bit more difficult for your dog. Remember, food stuffed Kongs are like puzzles, and your dog needs to solve it before getting all the treats out.

Smear a bit of peanut butter or cream cheese inside the outer rim of the Kong, so your dog must lick inside of the toy to get the food. Toss a few treats inside the Kong, such as bits of cheese, diced hot dogs or blue cheese crumbles.

Place the food filled Kong on a soft mat and walk away. Now, your dog is thinking, “Oh, this weird rubber toy smells really good and I must dig out all the goodness!” Practice twice a day for 2-3 days.

If you missed step 1, here's the video:    • How to Introduce a Kong to Your Dog: ...  .

If you have a multi-dog household, check out this blog post for tips on using Kongs:
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