A stuffed Kong can be much more than a treat toy. Stuffing a Kong with your dog’s regular food, canned food, plain yogurt, pumpkin, or other dog safe ingredients and then freezing it can create a longer lasting mental challenge. Dogs have to lick, problem solve, and work through different strategies to access the food inside. Start easy if your dog is new to food toys, then gradually increase difficulty as they gain experience. Mental exercise does not always have to be complicated. Sometimes one simple toy can create a meaningful thinking workout.
