CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ADDITION.

You have purchased the perfect KONG product for your furry bundle of joy, which is widely recommended by veterinarians, behaviorists and trainers. The KONG Company has been the world leader in quality natural rubber pet toys since 1976. KONG’s attention to the health and well-being of pets is unequaled.

Our wide variety of toys and healthy, all-natural KONG Stuff’N treats is second to none. You and your new puppy can rest assured you have purchased the very best. KONG uses only the finest quality materials and ingredients for its veterinarian approved products.

Much like a human baby, your puppy has special needs and requirements that must be met to ensure his health and happiness. This guide will give you an overview of some of the toys and treats we recommend for your puppy now and throughout adulthood.


NO DOG TOY IS INDESTRUCTIBLE. Always supervise your dog's play with any new toy until you are confident they can be used safely without supervision. Replace damaged toys when worn.

Important: Remember to provide the appropriately sized KONG toys as your puppy grows larger.
Puppies Seven Thru Twelve Weeks:

Early Puppyhood
Puppies in this age group are social animals that relish human contact and playtime. Your puppy will need lots of attention and interactive toys to cope with his new home and loss of littermates. This is the perfect time for forming good behavior and bonding. KONG toys and treats are the ideal training aids for reinforcing and rewarding positive behaviors. Using KONG toys stuffed with any of our healthy Stuff'N treats will help ease teething pain, separation anxiety, and boredom.

Recommended Products for Seven thru Twelve Weeks:


Puppies Three To Six Months:
Adolescence
At this age your pup, like most adolescent dogs, may occasionally misbehave and disregard what he has already learned. Be persistent and keep up with his education. Reward good behaviors with KONG Stuff’N treats and continue interactive play with KONG toys. For example, while focusing on a specific job, such as retrieving a KONG toy or unstuffing a treat-filled KONG, your dog will expend pent-up energy in a positive and rewarding way.

Recommended Products for Three to Six Months
(In Addition to Products Listed Above):

Puppies Six Months To One Year:
Maturing Adolescent
Growing puppies at this age should have longer play periods, playtime is good exercise and helps strengthen the bond between you and your pup. A variety of KONG toys will surely make playtime more enjoyable. KONG toys stuffed with our healthy all-natural treats, become a tool that helps solve problems with destructive chewing, basic training, separation anxiety, and boredom. Be aware, you may need to provide larger sized KONG toys, as this is a period of rapid growth.

Recommended Products for Six Months to One Year (In Addition to Products Listed Above):
Dogs One Year And Up:
Adulthood
Congratulations, your puppy has approached adulthood; you and your dog have come a long way. Remember that training and reinforcing good behavior is needed throughout your dog’s life and making it fun for you and your dog is the name of the game. KONG toys and a variety of healthy, all natural KONG Stuff’N treats can make all the difference. Rotate your dog’s toys regularly to keep his interest, making only a few toys available at one time.

Recommended Products for One Year and Up:

The unique bond between you and your dog is priceless. Your four-legged friend depends on you to provide for his basic needs: food, shelter, health and happiness. In return, you receive unconditional love and companionship.

The KONG Company realizes the great importance of the human canine bond, and has developed toys and treats for all stages of your friend’s life. KONG products help develop, maintain and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.

Doesn't your dog deserve a KONG today?