For pet parents whose furry kids deal with separation anxiety, if it is not already known, the destructive behavior that accompanies the pet anxiety almost always occurs in the first half hour after your departure from the home.
If you can occupy your dog with an enjoyable, focused activity, you have an excellent chance of avoiding the panic attacks fueled by the dog’s anxiety and the ensuing destructive behavior. That adds up to a win-win solution. Of course, you would want to avoid any potential destructive behavior, but just as, if not more, importantly you would not want your furry companion to go through the stress if it’s avoidable.
The solution…..Enter the Kong. The Kong is not only a toy; it is an effective training device, used and recommended by veterinarians, dog experts and satisfied customers worldwide.
Let’s focus this conversation on the Kong’s value as an entertainment and anti-anxiety tool.
The Kong is designed to be stuffed through a suitable hole with food or treats with which the dog will be occupied trying to “unstuff” the Kong. Wet food can be frozen over night so it will take longer to eat when placed in the Kong.
If your dog is not yet house broken and is still being crate trained, you can give your companion the stuffed Kong in the crate, occupying your dog’s attention with un-stuffing the Kong. After using the frozen food in the Kong several times, you may find your dog happy to see you go to the fridge just before you are leaving and RUN to the crate and actually not mind that you are leaving. Wouldn’t that be a terrific outcome from an otherwise unpleasant experience for you both?
The Kong is an excellent Training tool as well as an Interactive toy and can save your dog from suffering panic attacks when it must be left alone.
We have made the Kong Pet Toys available through our CalloftheDogShop at excellent prices so they can be had by all.
Red KONG
Super-bouncy and irresistible, Kong’s exclusive super-bouncy red natural rubber compound is irresistible for most dogs. An added benefit is that it promotes a healthy, stimulating “nose-to-tail” workout of every muscle and reflex. Kong’s strong, thick, flexible walls keep springing back for more. It satisfies a dog’s natural need to chew and also cleans teeth and conditions gums.
Black KONG
For tenacious chewers, the Black Kong is the world’s strongest rubber dog toy! The Black Kong is now being used worldwide by police K-9 teams, Schutzhund and AKC competition trainers, and many more. Supervised use is strongly recommended for Power Chewers.
KONG BLACK – ORIGINAL 4.25 INCHES
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I love the black Kong!
And, we second that motion!