Your Dog’s Gut Health: What to Know & How a KONG Can Help
Posted onFirst, let’s dive into some gut health basics! The gut microbiome includes organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses, collectively k…
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4 Signs Your Dog Isn’t Getting Enough Exercise
Posted onAccording to a recent study, about 56% of dogs in the United States are considered overweight or obese and the numbers keep rising. Luckily, there are…
The World of Working Dogs: Chia the Surfing Dog
Posted onMeet Chia, lovingly known as the “Mexican Ewok”, who also has ancestral ties to the “Brug” breed (Brussels Griffon + Pug). Ch…
Dating With Dogs Series: 10 Dog-Friendly Date Ideas
Posted onDating with dogs can be easy, inexpensive, and adventurous! The hard part is showing up and getting to know the other person. It can be nerve-wracking…
Social Etiquette Series: Brewery Etiquette for Dogs and Their Parents
Posted on1. What is my dog’s reaction to other dogs? If you have taken your dog to a dog park or on a busy sidewalk, you may have noticed how they react …
Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe During Fireworks, Thunderstorms, and Other Loud Noises
Posted onFor best results, start working with your pet ahead of time to help desensitize and countercondition them for these specific events and loud noises. D…
Etiquette Series: Dog Park Etiquette Explained
Posted onAllowing your dog to run freely off-leash with other dogs at a park can meet several of their needs: Socializing, spending energy, enrichment, and ins…
Decoding Cats: How to Read Your Cat’s Body Language
Posted onYou can find articles about cat body language, behavior, and quirks on the internet, including this quick watch from Georgia Duncan. We’ve put a…
Adventure Dogs: A Pet Parent’s “Doody” To the Great Outdoors
Posted onAt KONG, we know that Dogs Need To Play, and a lot of times in Colorado this means playing in the great outdoors! Since our company’s home base …
Living With Pets in Small Spaces
Posted onWe recently downsized from a 1200-square-foot apartment to live in a tiny house of about 250 square feet. It was a big change for our family of two hu…
No pets? No problem!
Posted onIt seems odd that you’d be reading this blog on the KONG website of all places, right? Well, sort of right. We at KONG know the commitment it ta…
How to Make Trimming Your Dog's Toenails Easier
Posted onIf you are up for the task of trimming but your dog isn’t quite sure about it, we want to help. Check out our video on Nail Trimming & Scrat…
How can I get my cat to drink more water?
Posted onHistorically, cats were by nature, desert-dwelling creatures who often could go months without a direct source of water. This was because their …
Get Your Pet in Shape for Spring
Posted onSpring is on its way, and you may have noticed new, green grass pushing its way through the dirt on your daily walks with your pet already. If your wa…
Puppy Proofing your Home
Posted onWhen you bring your puppy home, you’ll want to spend all your time playing, cuddling and smooching—not running around playing defense. Mak…
8 Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day With Your Pet
Posted on1. Spend time and splurge on their favorite thing Often life makes us limit time at the dog park, visiting friends with canine pals or fetching with y…
New Dog Checklist
Posted onCongratulations! Your life is about to get a zillion times better with the addition of a wiggly, waggly bundle of furry love! Before you bring your ad…
Safe—and Hazardous—Holiday Foods for Dogs
Posted onTurkey It’s a main course on holiday tables from Thanksgiving to New Year’s—and a main ingredient in many commercial dog treats and…
The Perks of Adopting a Senior Dog
Posted onSenior dogs are often forgotten about or traded in for a younger and “cuter” household member. Euthanasia rates for senior pets in shelter…
Wait, black cats bring GOOD luck?
Posted onHow black cats got a bad reputation You can trace the origins of that frightening black cat Halloween lawn inflatable all the way back to the year 123…
How to Crate Train Your Dog With a KONG
Posted onIf you are a pet parent and you have a dog, you probably have a KONG somewhere in your home. As many of you probably know, a KONG isn’t just a t…
Teaching Your Puppy to Settle and Be Happy at Home
Posted onTeaching your puppy to settle and to be home alone and happy is one of the most important steps in puppy training, though for many it is also the most…
The Benefits of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Your Dog
Posted onWe all know that Dogs Need to Play! There are some awesome KONG toys that are meant for water fun like the Training Dummy or the KONG A…
Simple Tips to Keep Your Dog Mentally Stimulated
Posted onMental enrichment is critical for your dog’s health to help release energy, learn more efficiently, decrease separation anxiety, and reliev…