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murraysmom · 03-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Just a thought, I've used these and they're great- will keep the dog occupied for hours. A kong is a hollow rubber thing that you stuff with food, treats,cream cheese, etc: you can freeze it to make the dog work harder to get what's inside. You can get them at Petco and most other dog supply stores for about $11.

If you only give him the kong when you leave the house, the dog will asociate you leaving with something pleasant.

Extreme KONG Dog Toy at PETCO

Quote from above link:

"Today, most domestic dogs don't have to work for food. In nature, however, dogs are predatory meat-eaters. Hunting for food is physically and intellectually challenging. The hunt is their "work." Success on the job results in a well-earned "paycheck" – their meal. Eating meat off the bone satisfies their hunger, exercises their jaw muscles and keeps their teeth and gums clean. Extreme KONG® helps satisfy dog's natural instincts and assists in preventing: excessive barking, destructive chewing, soiling, digging and separation anxiety. Fill with your dog's favorite treats or food to keep your dog entertained the healthy way"

03-07-2010, 09:04 AM	#8 (permalink)
murraysmom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: southcentral Pa. Posts: 2,215	Just a thought, I've used these and they're great- will keep the dog occupied for hours. A kong is a hollow rubber thing that you stuff with food, treats,cream cheese, etc: you can freeze it to make the dog work harder to get what's inside. You can get them at Petco and most other dog supply stores for about $11. If you only give him the kong when you leave the house, the dog will asociate you leaving with something pleasant. Extreme KONG Dog Toy at PETCO Quote from above link: "Today, most domestic dogs don't have to work for food. In nature, however, dogs are predatory meat-eaters. Hunting for food is physically and intellectually challenging. The hunt is their "work." Success on the job results in a well-earned "paycheck" – their meal. Eating meat off the bone satisfies their hunger, exercises their jaw muscles and keeps their teeth and gums clean. Extreme KONG® helps satisfy dog's natural instincts and assists in preventing: excessive barking, destructive chewing, soiling, digging and separation anxiety. Fill with your dog's favorite treats or food to keep your dog entertained the healthy way" Last edited by murraysmom; 03-07-2010 at 09:10 AM.