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…
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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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
KONG Tips for Training Your Dog at Home
Posted onNow that you are home with your dog more, you can practice some things to improve the quality of life for you, your family and your dog. FIRST AND FOR…
Tips for a Great Groom at Home
Posted onWant to learn how to get your dog clean and pretty without having to leave home? Read below for some helpful tips. Maybe your schedule is too packed o…
How to Manage Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Posted onMuch like humans, dogs love routine and what is familiar to them. When there is a big change or things go out of process it can be unnerving and scary…
KONG Solutions - How to use KONG to Help Solve Unfavorable Dog Behaviors
Posted onKONGs aren’t just a dog toy, they can also be used as a tool to help eliminate certain unfavorable dog behaviors as well. Even though dogs …
How to Alleviate Your Dog’s Stress When Going to the Vet
Posted onHaving a dog in your life can be rewarding on many levels. Emotionally, they bring a richness to our lives. Physically, they can be a catalyst for inc…
Dog Fostering 101 - Guide to Fostering Basics
Posted onFostering programs are a foundational part of animal shelters and rescues across the nation. Animals need foster homes for a variety of reasons like; …
Boredom Busters for Your Dog
Posted onTrying to work from home but your dog thinks you’re just having an extended weekend to play with them? Here are some tips and tricks to keep you…