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What Should I Fill a Kong With?
Advice

Five Steps to the Best Stuffed Kongs

North loves his Kong frozen with peanut butter and plain, nonfat yogurt, but seems less interested when it's stuffed with treats.
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North loves his Kong frozen with peanut butter and plain, nonfat yogurt, but seems less interested when it's stuffed with treats. It's hard enough for me to squeeze them in there, so I bet he gets tired of working them out, too. I can never seem to fit more than three of his favorite peanut butter bones in the small style.

After I picked up a medium-sized Kong a couple days ago — recommended for pups 15–35 pounds — I planned a new strategy of fulfillment to maximize the space.

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Kong Genius Toys
Shopping

New Product Alert! Kong Genius

Time to build toys for dogs that need a challenge to distract them from separation anxiety or boredom!
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Time to build toys for dogs that need a challenge to distract them from separation anxiety or boredom! The new Kong Genius line features rubbery toys in three sizes and two shapes — Leo and Mike ($6 and up) — that can be attached together to great a long chain of fun.

The holes perfectly fit these new IQ treats made of 100 percent salmon (bye-bye creative shoving) or that super cool must have Stuff'in.

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Kong Fetch Stix
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Fetch Sticks That Never Splinter

It's not an easy task to choose a safe fetch stick since wood splinters are not safe for pup's tummy while shards of wood aren't exactly optimal when stuck in your hands while safely teaching tug.
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It's not an easy task to choose a safe fetch stick since wood splinters are not safe for pup's tummy while shards of wood aren't exactly optimal when stuck in your hands while safely teaching tug. Still, there are many pups who long to play this way all day, every day.

That's where these fake sticks come in. The Kong Pet Stix ($7–$10) are made of heavy-duty nylon for strong chewers and light on the stuffing for those creatures who sense, seek and destroy such toys. With many side "branches," the twig offers so many ways to get a grip. Is it time to go along to the park with this new toy?

Kong Wobbler Toy For Dogs
Food

How Long Would the Kong Wobbler Stump Your Pooch?

Since it's not plush or squeaky, some dogs don't care for the standard-issue, red rubber Kong.
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Since it's not plush or squeaky, some dogs don't care for the standard-issue, red rubber Kong. However this special model attracts pups with super sensitive sniffers and slows their roll — I mean their gobble — as it rolls. I think there's a certain type of pooch that would be into this Kong Wobbler ($10) toy but would that be yours?

That's a Ring Zinger!
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That's a Ring Zinger!

OK, admittedly I just like saying ring zinger, but this toy's pretty fun to play with.
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OK, admittedly I just like saying ring zinger, but this toy's pretty fun to play with. The Kong Zinger ($10) hops, skips, and bounces its way away from your furry-fetcher's mouth, so when it hits the ground, he's gotta scamper about trying to snatch it up. My favorite feature is the included tosser (clean hands, yes please), so if it gets muddy, slobbery, or worse, I don't have to touch the toy to keep the game going. Buy a pack of extra rings, and you're ready to run!

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Buy a Baby Bottle Brush For Kong-Loving Canines
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Buy a Baby Bottle Brush For Kong-Loving Canines

I never thought I'd say this (well, not yet anyway) but I bought a baby bottle brush a few days ago.
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I never thought I'd say this (well, not yet anyway) but I bought a baby bottle brush a few days ago. North's not getting a (human) brother or sister – I got it for him! Back when I was talking about how to practically turn a Kong into a five-course meal, TeamSugar member aka emilicious mentioned that she used this type of brush to get the icky stickies out of her pooch's toy.

Since this is much cheaper than the ones meant just for Kongs – or the super pricey one I bought for my SIGG – I've collected some wallet-friendly options that will get the job done just as well in the widget below.

Evenflo EZ Clean Rotary Bottle Brush Dr. Browns Dr. Brown's Bottle Cleaning Brushes - 4-Pack BornFree Twister Brush Set Nuby Sponge Tip Bottle Brush
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Do Tell: Do Your Pets Gollum?
Do Tell

Do Tell: Do Your Pets Gollum?

When I first read about "golluming" over on Wag Reflex, admittedly, I'd never heard of this.
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When I first read about "golluming" over on Wag Reflex, admittedly, I'd never heard of this. Pet behavior specialist Sarah Wilson explains her pooch's funny habit of golluming (derived from Lord of the Rings): "To obsessively and compulsively covet without the ability to enjoy that which you covet."

I've never read (or watched) Lord of the Rings so this concept was entirely new to me; the behavior, however, not so much. Slightly different than taking a special bone to eat in a corner all alone, this reminds me when North makes his special deliveries under my bed. I can tell when he's put something there because he will then choose to sleep right next to my bed, not on his bed but on the floor. I'm curious to know, do your pets gather toys in a crate or particular spot, only to sit guard and not actually enjoy them? Share their stories in the comments below!

Treat Your Home-Alone Pup This Valentine's Day!
Toys

Treat Your Home-Alone Pup This Valentine's Day!

I've already shared how much North loves his rubbery, red Kong, so Kong Time is definitely on our wish list!
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I've already shared how much North loves his rubbery, red Kong, so Kong Time is definitely on our wish list! Holding up to four Kongs, Kong Time lets you fill up each of the toys with your pooch's favorite treats, load them in the dispenser, and reattach the cover. Each Kong is released at random intervals within a preset time period, perfect for uncrated, home-alone pooches. If you've got a MacGyver-in-training, the Kong Time ($79.99) can even dispense from a countertop out of pup's reach (or can sit on the floor). Either way, it'll surely call your pet into the room with a beeping sound soon associated with snacktime – yum!

I've also bookmarked this product, as it will surely make my pup "crazy for red." Don't forget to find other sleek red items for our current petmarking challenge. Many of my favorite online shops (like Muttropolis, Trixie + Peanut, and Modern Tails) have special Valentine's collections available now – a great place to start shopping!