Kong Senior Kong Dog Toy, Purple
It’s not just a dog toy, it’s a Kong.
Kong Senior is made with Kong’s gentle but durable Senior formula for older dogs. Our super-bouncy, purple natural rubber compound is unequaled for senior dogs who like to chew. Stuffing healthy treats into a Kong Senior will get your dog to chew on a toy that’s perfect for aging teeth and jaws.
Kong Senior Kong Sizing Guide.
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Separation anxiety
Separation anxiety typically occurs in the first 20 minutes after you leave a dog alone. A simple solution is to help the dog develop a positive association between being left alone and good things, like a treat-stuffed Kong. Stuffing a Kong toy with a mix of wet and dry ingredients creates a challenge that typically lasts 20 minutes, engaging dogs all over the time when anxiety is at its peak. A Kong can even be frozen so that getting all the food out takes even more time.
Chewing
For adult dogs, chewing is nature’s way of keeping jaws strong and teeth clean. Chewing also combats boredom and can relieve anxiety or frustration. Without an acceptable outlet for the natural instinct to chew, many dogs will turn to destructive chewing in the home. Success comes when one teaches dogs acceptable chewing behaviors from the beginning. Kong toys come in a variety of formulas from puppy to adult to senior, so They may be able to grow with your dog. For all dogs—regardless of chewing temperament—supervise play until you’re confident the dog won’t destroy the toy. Be sure to replace any toy with cuts, tears or rips.
Barking and Digging
Dogs bark to communicate and dig when bored or afraid. Creating good behaviors start with productive play, which allows dogs to expend excess energy. Every time you throw a Kong toy, the unpredictable bounce ensures no two games are ever the same, keeping the dog engaged and excited for more. A stuffed Kong is also helpful for a dog left outside to play. Directing their energy toward something positive, like working for the food inside the toy, diminishes bad behaviors.
Crate training
Crate training is an effective way to house train a puppy or new dog. In this critical time, you’ll be able to help calm down your dog with a treat-stuffed Kong to create a positive association with the crate. Start a dog’s crate training by stuffing a Kong toy with a favorite treat. Let the dog see and smell the stuffed toy, then place the Kong at the back of the crate leaving the door open. As the dog chews on the Kong inside the crate, they begin to feel more comfortable and create a positive association with the crate. Repeat this until their dog is happy to settle in the crate on their own.
Perfect for aging teeth and jaws.
Dogs Need to Play.
For dogs, physical and mental development, emotions and behavior are all influenced by healthy play. Play helps dogs expend excess energy, which is important for appropriate behavior. Kong dog toys encourage play, satisfying dogs’ instinctual needs and strengthening the bond between dog and owner.
There are three basic chewing styles in terms of dogs and their toys.
- Gentle Chewers – These dogs are easy on toys and prefer plush or fabric toys. They regularly like to lick or suck on their toys, but rarely ever destroy their toys.
- Average Chewers –These dogs love to play with all kinds of toys and will ceaselessly carry toys around with them. They may be able to be destructive with plush and fabric toys but rarely are destructive with rubber toys.
- Power Chewers – These dogs are regularly strong, decided chewers who require more discretion in terms of selecting toys. Choose durable, interactive play toys along side hard rubber toys. Sizing up is also helpful when picking toys for Power Chewers.
Made from our specially formulated KONG Senior rubber; Ideal for aging teeth and jaws
Perfect for Stuffing with KONG Easy Treat Paste and Snacks
Reestablishes play and exercise
Recommended worldwide by Veterinarians, Trainers and behavior experts
Made in USA
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