KONG Dog Toys

The KONG Classic is one of the most versatile dog toys available, the gold standard of dog toys and a staple for dogs around the world for over forty years, with a unique all-natural red rubber formula that is ultra-durable, with an erratic bounce ideal for dogs that like to chew while also fulfilling a dog's need to play.
The basic method is simple: stuff the hollow centre with food or treats, give it to your dog and let them work out how to get the filling out. The unpredictable bounce also makes it great for solo fetch. To extend the challenge significantly, freeze a stuffed KONG overnight before giving it, this slows down even the most enthusiastic dogs and turns a five-minute session into a much longer one. KONG toys are perfect for keeping your dog mentally active and entertained and their unpredictable bounce adds excitement to fetch games.
A stuffed KONG also works well as a crate training tool, giving your dog something rewarding to focus on when you leave helps build positive associations with the crate. Browse our full KONG dog toys collection and pair with our dog enrichment toys for more ideas.

Cleaning a KONG is straightforward, though the hollow shape can make stubborn fillings, especially peanut butter, a little tricky to shift. If stubborn treats like dried peanut butter don't rinse out, try soaking the KONG in warm water and dish soap to loosen the leftovers, then use a bottle brush or old toothbrush to scrub the inside. All KONG rubber toys are top-rack dishwasher safe, just make sure to skip the drying cycle, as excess heat can damage the toy.
A useful pro tip: a chopstick can also be a handy tool for poking out any treats that are stuck in the KONG's opening. If you're using the KONG regularly, it's worth keeping two or three on rotation: one in use, one being cleaned and one in the freezer ready to go. KONG toys are made from durable rubber which is both resilient to chewing and easy to clean, so with regular washing they should last a long time. For alternative fillable toys that are notably easier to clean, our enrichment toys collection includes options like the West Paw Toppl and the Woof Pupsicle, both of which are wider-mouthed and simpler to rinse out.

The filling is where the real fun begins. The KONG Classic is designed to be stuffed with tempting bits of kibble and enticed with a dash of peanut butter, you can add KONG Snacks and top with KONG Easy Treat for even more variety. Dog-safe peanut butter is the classic go-to, but variety keeps things interesting.
The classics work brilliantly with dog peanut butter, wet food, dog pâté and plain yoghurt are all great choices for fillable toys. For treat dispensers, small training treats or kibble work well as they tumble out easily. Layering different textures for example, plugging the small end with peanut butter, filling the middle with kibble, then sealing the top with wet food makes it harder to empty and keeps your dog occupied for longer. Freezing after filling is the single most effective way to extend the challenge.
Always use dog-safe fillings and avoid anything containing xylitol, onion or other ingredients toxic to dogs. Peamutt Butter is a peanut butter designed specifically for dogs with no added salt or sugar, ideal stuffed into dog toys.

The KONG Puppy toy works on exactly the same principle as the Classic, but is specifically made for younger dogs. The KONG Puppy toy is customised for a growing puppy's 28 baby teeth, using the most gentle rubber formula in the KONG range. It's designed to help teach appropriate chewing behaviour while offering enrichment and satisfying a younger pup's instinctual needs, with an erratic bounce that makes it ideal for pups that just want to play.
To use it, stuff the hollow centre with puppy-appropriate food: puppy kibble and a dash of peanut butter work well and you can add KONG Puppy Snacks and top with KONG Puppy Easy Treat for extra appeal. A stuffed Puppy KONG is particularly useful for crate training, as it gives a puppy something engaging to focus on when they're first getting used to time alone. Freezing a filled KONG before giving it extends the session considerably.
KONG Puppy Easy Treat is uniquely formulated to meet the needs of puppies, with a chicken liver recipe designed to entice and engage pups. Note that the KONG Puppy toy is not recommended for puppies over 9 months, at that point it's worth switching to the KONG Classic.