Pet Product Review: King Kong Ultra

Chewing is an important, and often inevitable, behavior in dogs, and it's up to their owners to provide them with plenty of safe chewing options. Giving your dog chew toys will help ensure he or she does not hurt him- or herself, and that your precious personal belongings are not torn to pieces. Kong offers a line of pet products that will keep even the most powerful chewers busy.

The King Kong Ultra is a tough black rubber chew toy. The King Kong Ultra is available in different sizes from small to extra, extra large. The size of the King Kong Ultra needed depends on the breed of dog who will be using it. The small King Kong Ultra is appropriate for little dogs, such as Yorkies. A medium-sized King Kong Ultra is most appropriate for dogs like cocker spaniels. A large King Kong Ultra is ideal for American bullies or German shepherds. Mastiffs and Great Danes would need an extra large King Kong Ultra. Any dog who normally needs a large or extra large but is a ferocious chewer should use an extra, extra large King Kong Ultra.

While the main purpose of the King Kong Ultra is to provide a safe chew toy for your dog, there are other benefits to giving your dog a King Kong Ultra.

Train Your Dog with a King Kong Ultra

The King Kong Ultra is used in numerous dog training programs, including military training and police K-9 training programs. King Kong Ultra toys are used for two purposes by these training programs: training and play. When teaching a dog how to sniff out a certain item, such as a specific drug or explosives, the handlers may place an item with the scent inside the King Kong Ultra. As the dog plays with the King Kong Ultra, he or she becomes familiar with the scent.

After a hard day of training, the dogs are usually rewarded with a King Kong Ultra to play with leisurely. Sometimes, the King Kong Ultra may have snacks within it, as a special treat for the dog.

Many show dog handlers and obedience trainers recommend using chew toys, such as the King Kong Ultra, as training aids.

For training purposes, dog owners should allow their dog to play with the King Kong Ultra as a relaxation exercise or a reward when following directions. For instance, once a training session is completed, your dog should be given the King Kong Ultra. He or she should be allowed to play with the King Kong Ultra for at least half the time of the training session. A 30-minute training session should be followed by at least 15 minutes of King Kong Ultra time.

Encourage Your Dog to Play with the King Kong Ultra

When bringing a new dog home, you can use the King Kong Ultra to help your dog play. Placing Kong Stuff'N Paste inside the King Kong Ultra is one way to get your dog interested in the toy. Once he or she comes up to the King Kong Ultra and gets a taste of the treat, you can then begin a game of fetch with the King Kong Ultra.

The King Kong Ultra is a very bouncy toy. This makes it an ideal toy for any dog who plays alone. If your dog bats at the King Kong Ultra, it will bounce around on the floor, even if the floor is carpeted. As the ball bounces, your dog may try to pounce on it, which makes an entertaining game for both your dog and you.