According to dog
behaviorists ,kongs are
one of the best
solutions to cure canine
boredom. As PON owners
know, they are extremely
appealing to our breed
because food and treats
can be stuffed inside
them. Further, they are
made of hard rubber and
can be washed in the
dishwasher to remove
leftover food. My own
PONS find them quite
interesting when they
are filled with pumpkin
!
Owners can fill Kongs
with a range of foods
from rice, wet dog
food,dry dog food,
bananas,cheese,etc. For
the uninformed owner,
Kongs can also be frozen
to make the food
extraction process take
long. If puppies or
young PONS find it too
difficult after
freezing, microwave the
Kong for a few seconds
to thaw it out. Owners
should nuke cheese
before freezing to give
it a solid texture.
Advice for Kong feeding:
Once owners have
practiced stuffing Kongs,
finding what your PON
can cope with and
getting your PON excited
about Kongs, will
generate pure fun !
* Work with a stay
command and then hide
your PON'S filled Kong
around the house
* Use several Kong
with all kinds of
stuffings
* Use a command
such as "Go find your
Kong" to get your PON to
search all over your
home
* Help your young PON
locate the Kong if he is
experiencing difficulty
Owners can have their
PON stay in another area
while hiding Kongs
around the. house.
Searching for Kongs
offers an important form
of mental stimulation
and is an efficient way
to improve training
ability.