The Kong Chew Toy, Great for Your Dog

All puppies and even adult dogs can get curious. Are you constantly telling your dog "NO" because it's found a great satisfaction in chewing your favourite shoe or wooden chair leg? This is very common in puppies. Puppies will beginning teething at around two to three months of age and will begin to shed their baby teeth by about four months. So their chewing is natural reaction. Just like human babies when they teeth they need the soothing comfort of teething rings and rubber toys to chew on. In the same light so do puppies. It's important to give your puppies enough chew toys (rubber toys) to satisfy their need to chew.

There is one toy that in my opinion is the best out there. This is called the Kong. Joe Markham invented the Kong. He was working on his Volks Wagon van one day and noticed that his germen Shepard was taking a liking to chew nearby rocks. In hopes to persuade him away from it Joe tossed him a spare car parts, the one that the dog liked best was a spare suspension part, which led to the invention of the kong dog toy!

Dog owners every would probably like to shake the hand of Mr. Joe Markham as this toy has saved many owners hours of frustration and given dogs hours of fun all at the same time.

The kong's are so special because of the hole that goes right through the middle of the toy that is made to stuff treats or food into it so that the dog can dig it out. This provides the dog with something to do and the owners with a chance to sit back on relax.

Kong's are made with a heavy duty plastic so that it is virtually indestructible. While it is hard to destroy make sure you keep a close watch on bigger dogs, as some bigger breeds have been known to go through a kong or two. The kong's not only fill the dog's need for "hunting" their food, it also rewards them for a job well done once they are able to retrieve the food out of the hole. The kong's are great for the dog's teeth and help to maintain good dental hygiene.

There are today many varieties of kong's on the market. There are the different makes, models and sizes. So you are sure to find the right one to suite your dog.

Puppy kong, which is available in all, sizes for the smallest to the biggest puppies. It is also mad with special teething rubber.

Red Kong, This is made for strong chewers!

Black kong, this is made extra bouncy and extra strong for power chewers. This kong is great for big dogs such as germen Shepard's, rotwilers, labs etc....

Dental Kong- These are great for keeping dogs teeth clean and removing plaque while giving you dog hours of fun.

Kong Jumpin treat dispensers. These kongs are made to bounce more and dispense treats from various parts.

Air Kong tennis toys. These kongs are covered in 100% tennis ball material; they will soar through the air faster and even float in water!

All can be found at Dog.com.

Kongs are great for crated dogs as it provides them not only hours of play but also enforces the rewards method. They "hunt" and dig for their food and are then rewarded for their efforts. This provides a positive environment for the dog while in it's crate. It also is great for helping with separation anxiety by providing a good distraction and treats while you're away.

No matter which kongs you get for your dog or puppy they are great fun and provide your dog with everything they need. Food, a chew toy and hours of fun.