Step-by-Step: How to Walk Your Puppy on a Loose Leash
Teaching your puppy to walk on a loose leash starts the very first time you clip the leash to their collar. While it may be the thousandth time you’ve…
Good Dog's Guide to Getting Adopted
This article was brought to you in partnership with Sidewalk Dog Media, your one-stop shop for dog-friendly culture and authentic local expertise. Don…
Cats Need to Play!
If you’re a cat parent, you know that the catnap is a very real thing. Sometimes it might even seem like your cat spends all day asleep! Well, it’s tr…
Feline-Friendly Human Foods
Cats may be interested in “human food,” but their dietary needs are different than ours, and not all foods we eat are feline-friendly. Keep in mind th…
Dating with Dogs: Dog-Friendly Cold Weather Date Ideas
Coming up with creative date ideas can be difficult, especially when you’re looking for something dog-friendly to do. It can be even more challenging …
Obsessed With the Ball: The Dog Owner's Guide to Surviving Soccer Season
You turn around, and the soccer ball you just pumped up this morning is flat. Sitting next to it, looking up at you with the purest expression of sati…
FAQ
About KONG Who makes KONG toys? KONG toys are made by The KONG Company, founded in Colorado in 1976. What started as one rubber chew toy designed by a garage mechanic for his dog has grown into one...
Your Dog’s Gut Health: What to Know & How a KONG Can Help
First, let’s dive into some gut health basics! The gut microbiome includes organisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses, collectively known a…
Training Cats? Yes Really! (Part 1)
According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), at of the end of 2018 there were 94.2 million cats in the United States. In fact, cats outn…
4 Signs Your Dog Isn’t Getting Enough Exercise
According 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 Benefits of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding with Your Dog
We 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 Aqua, but we tho…
Cat Toys You Didn't Know You Needed
Choosing Toys for Your Cat’s Play Style Cats Need to Play® to live happy, healthy lives. Beyond just a fun activity, play provides mental and physical…
Dating with Dogs: 7 Dog-Friendly Outdoor Date Ideas
As the weather gets warmer, there are more opportunities to enjoy outdoor dates. Plus, being outdoors can give your dog a good chance to exercise, soc…
2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Dogs and Dog Lovers
At KONG®, we believe there is something special for every dog and dog-loving human! So, whether you’re looking for a great stocking stuffer, a toy tha…
New Dog Checklist
Congratulations! 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…
Dogs with Jobs: Sled Dogs
Before this experience, Rhonda had no exposure to sled dog racing. When she returned home to Colorado, she began her search to find a sled dog club to…
Living With Pets in Small Spaces
We 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!
It 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 takes to…
