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HI I am from INDIA and I love watching your videos. I just wanted to ask you that I train my puppy to pee and potty outside then also there is a need to buy puppy pads?? Please answer it is important for me to know because I am getting a puppy next week and I am preparing a list of ESSENTIALS for him . LOVE FROM INDIA❣❣
I have been using this ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!
She seems nice, but she drones on and on then tries to sells you an expensive crate. I started listening to Zak George instead. I love his advice, he is straight forward, and uses dogs who aren't trained at all.
@@isthisthereallife4207 in the thumbnail she still said "why you should never you use a kong" and alot of people go by thumbnails not titles. Maybe your the blind idoit 😂
Informative stuff. But the image in the thumbnail says why not to use kong which is misleading if you watch full video. I wish click bait was used correctly.
Highly sensationalized title. 1: if your dog can get their jaw stuck in it, the toy is TOO BIG 2: it's not supposed to be the thing you feed your dog with, it's a "puzzle" toy for small treats and have them work on getting it out Know your dogs breed characteristics and buy toys and products accordingly.
Hi Rachel, while you are on the subject of Kongs. We gave our over exuberant Lab a Kong that had the canvas type fabric covering it with "tails" hanging from the bottom. Very common to see at any local pet store. He was playing with our Golden Ret and having a tug of war. He won the war and pulled off one of the "tails" in the process. His thinking is, "I'll swallow it so SHE can't have it, IT'S Mine!" I found out a few days later that he had this in his intestinal/stomach which caused violent vomiting and no pooping. It was stuck in there! $5,000.00 surgery later, they removed the Kong "tail" and he recovered well. From that point on, I hardly buy toys anymore because most of them sold at pet stores are seriously dangerous to SOME breeds. It's to the owners discretion and own judgement to purchase toys for our pets. This was my experience and I thought I'd share it since Rachel was on the subject of Kongs. Good health to all!! Thanks for letting me share my experience.
I hear you say you would not use most all things unsupervised. All the treats, treat dispensers, slow feeders. Is there anything you would put in the crate when leaving them for the day for entertainment as well as a way to make going in the crate/leaving a positive thing.
She says you should try to give the dog a break after 4 hours in a crate. Not everyone can do this. Not everyone has family close or a job that allows for that. It's not realistic for many people. I've listened to real dog experts and there are some toys, usually one is best, that you can leave in a crate, even with a puppy. I don't know Rachel's background but she's not a vet nor a trained animal behaviorist or trainer that I'm aware of. I listen to the professional experts. As far as I can see is Rachel is sharing a lot of her own opinions based on what she thinks or experiences, but this doesn't always make it true for everyone else.
I have stayed away from the squishy treat holders. They have a hole in them also BUT because they are squishy, I have a big concern that be hey could get their tongue stuck in them with the suction . That would not be good also.
Oh my goodness! Mine just came from Amazon today. She loves it but it is the large one. Looking at this video is scaring me into probably getting a bigger one.
You will love it when you find out that all of these videos are filmed with previously trained dogs and do not prepare you for doing any of this with a tasmanian devil.
Right. She talks about size and importance but then gets her dog a large Kong that gets her dog's jaw stuck. I think some people shouldn't be giving advice on YT.
Good tips. I think it is a bit unrealistic to expect people to be home all day, every day with their dogs. That would mean that almost no families could have a dog. I know working from home is increasingly popular; but it is still not available to the vast majority. It would be good to have more tips for working families; as well as those of us not wealthy enough to buy so many expensive toys and what to feed/treat in an affordable way. Thanks for all you do. I learn a lot
I agree! My 3 yr old I've had since he was a puppy is fine and has free roam of the house. However, puppy isn't quite there yet, she still has to stay in the crate when we're not home. We do marrow bones and recently I've started filling the empty ones with banana or pumpkin (looking for expanding recipes) and freezing. Then I give one to her when I put her in the crate. It helps a lot. Usually she's sleeping when I get home.
Puppy is 9 months, she's fine as long as I come straight home after work. If I have long stops on the way home/events to attend, then she needs someone to let her out and either my brother does it when he's off or if both our schedules are long that day we get a friend to let them out. However, she has figured out that she can go in the bathtub! Lol. There's been a couple of times since being housebroken that she escaped her crate and used the bathtub. Think about it, if there's ever a hurricane/tornado/bad storm that it's dangerous for them to go outside then the bathtub is a great place for them to go
Remembered something. We realized she was able to wait that long when she was able to go all night without accidents/needing out. In the morning before work we get about a mile walk in, aside from playing. She and the 3 yr old play hard, too. They get their exercise 😃
100% true, our Border Collie chewed off a little chunk of the smaller Kong and (long story) required a life saving surgery to remove the dice-sized piece that was lodged in his intestines.
Generally speaking, brachycephalic dogs most likely will not run into the issue of getting their jaw stuck in the Kong. Because you have poodles, this definitely applies though. So breed is going to be very important when selecting the right size. Because Kong’s are such a valuable tool to use for dogs, owners shouldn’t be afraid to use these.
My dog started doing the breathing backward sneezing thing after two days of using the Kong. I think it did damage to his nose. FYI to fix it just push on one of their nostrils and it will stop almost immediately. Repeat if not.
My childhood best friends dog died a few weeks ago. He was only about 1-2 and while they watched a movie he was eating a bone. He was finishing the last small piece and he started choking. He’s a HUGE dog and it’s very hard to pick him up so they tried to get it out of his mouth and do the dog Heimlich and while they drive him very fast to the vet he passed away. They are just wishing they could go back and just not give it to him 😔 It makes me so sad, he was their sons therapy dog too..So PLEASE be careful guys
Yep it's my case.. my dog isn't able to fully eat the stuffed Kong.. I do not understand why... And as a chew toy... Well.. my dog doesn't seem very interested on it unless it is stuffed
When my chocolate labrador was a puppy I used to freeze mine with peanut butter inside and after her last out for the night I gave it to her. She liked it all out and tire herself out and fall asleep.
Sharon Siebert Same! Our black Labrador goes for her last outside, carries her frozen Kong upstairs...eats it in her bed...then jumps into ours! Outta my way, have Kong, will travel 😀
My lab chewed one of these up in the yard. Thought we cleaned it up but my other dog found a chunk and ate it. It stuck in his intestines and cost us 6 grand for surgery. Never again!
Whats the point of the kong if your just gonna supervise them, give them a lick mat then, kong is usually for dogs to chill with alone to ease separation i always assumed but i dunno
Also, you have to make sure you clean it really well!! if you don't clean it well enough, bacteria and even mold can grow inside causing complications for your dog!
She said both. After she talked about stuffing it for her dog, she then made it sound like it's not something you should do and could be dangerous. Of course anything could potentially be dangerous for a dog if left unsupervised. But she talks out both sides of her mouth. There are real experts on YT who show how to use a Kong safely and they make a lot more sense.
I have two Australian Cattle dogs. One is a puppy and one is 7 years old. They’re notoriously known for destructive behaviour (especially when bored). I always go with the large size in the extreme selection. To big for them to swallow but small enough that they can’t get their jaw stuck in the opening
What should I do I want to get a shelter puppy but I have school, I want to get it out of a shelter but would it be better to just leave it at the shelter because I won’t always be there with it
A lot of plastics we use these days like Tupperware and Rubbermaid and Ziploc bags have this BP poison in them do you know any you know if there's any poison in the plastic of these chewy dog toys?
Hi Rachel I am a kid and I really want to be a volunteer for a foster organization but i am to young but I really dont want to wait until i am old enough and I want to volunteer can you give me some advice or make a video
I love that you mentioned off brand "Kong" feeders. I was looking at one at Wal-Mart and it was clearly trash. Some things you have to go with the original.
I have a mini schnauzer puppy hes 4 months old and lost alot of his baby teeth and new teeth are coming out hes about 9lbs now..do you recomend the puppy one or the classic one
@@heavenly_hooves you should start working with your puppy as soon as you bring it home :) toand socialization doesn't mean only meeting other dogs and people, but also getting familiar with different situations, environments, sounds, smells, etc. and learning how to react correctly. I'm not an expert though, try watching some videos on Fenrir Canine Show channel, they're really educational, and good luck with your puppy!
Yeah, I found her info rather confusing. First she started off making it sound like the Kong is the worst thing and we should just toss it. Then she says it's great and sizes up for her dog, and then says her dog can get its jaw stuck in it and says, therefore, it is dangerous. Ummm, I'm thinking get the safest size for your dog and then you won't have to worry so much. A Golden Retriever I had 40 years ago had Kongs and there was never any incidents, and he was a chewer. Not liking how she presents things.
Hi I’m getting a puppy in a week and I was wondering if it would have a negative affect on training my pup if I let her sleep in my bed at night all of my family dogs have slept in the bed but i was just looking for a second opinion :)
If you are planning to crate train, it will make that a lot more difficult, because the more fun and comfy place to sleep is with you, not in the crate. personally I wait until 6 months to a year so I can establish a relationship and obedience (if I tell the dog to get off the bed it will) But otherwise it is really a personal preference.
Why not just drill a couple little holes in the side? Does it compromise the structure too much? I’m thinking how they have on menstrual cups lol but they’re just little holes that help break the suction. Like 1/16 inch ? When I was reading things before watching this, that’s what I thought people meant by having extra holes on the toy.
Per instruction from Kong Part of sizing for a kong is not small enough to swallow, but not big enough to allow the jaw to fit into the kong. In the case of this video she said she would go with the size bigger just because that’s the way she rolls meaning to be more safe. What she doesn’t realize is there is a safety slot. By going bigger she actually made it unsafe because he can fit his jaw in the kong. Think of it like fishing with a slot limit not too small and not too big.
I want to talk to people in my new school about my obsession with dogs and all dog related things, but I can’t find anyone there as obsessed as I am. *time to make people as obsessed as I am*
The the kong is the only toy I can trust my dog to have inside her crate. She squeezes the outside until she gets the treat out and ditches it once it’s out. She loves it tho. She brings it to me when she wants to go to bed
Hi rachel I really need some advice, my puppy came home 2 days ago and now he is sleeping a lot and is not eating at all. He drinks a bit of water but not enough. We have tried many different types of food and I don’t know what to do. Please give me some advice.
my dog has played with these all his life and never had a problem. I leave him with four of them full of food when I go out. Even my small one I dont know how a dog could swallow it. IT seems if they are big they can get their jaw in there and the small ones can be swallowed! catch 22. the non brand ones are garbage. Kong makes the best products.
Omggg I promise if you weren’t here my new dog I’m getting would be in bad hands ,now that I’ve watched you I know for sure he’s gonna be in good hands
Nobody on the web has ever shown how a dog finishes a Kong. My dog eats it for ten minutes, can't reach more and get tired of it. How the hell does a dog finish a Kong? Someone please upload a video from start to finish
Hey I hope whoever reads this has a great day! :) But does anyone know anything about LitterMate Syndrome? It's when dogs from the same litter grow up together and aren't able to be trained because they listen/cling to eachother instead of their owner. I am getting two 8 week old Dachshunds in about 3 weeks! I really want to prevent this behavior! Any tips helps!
Yeah it will cost you in excess of $6000.00 to get one that’s too small removed from your dogs stomach. You’ll be spending several months mortgage plus and arm and a leg to save them. Better yet to find a less dangerous toy. Keep the rubber toys out of your house. The problem with this whole dialogue is when you have a small dog and a large dog and the Kong for the little dog ends up in the big dogs stomach. It only takes a minute for them to get it and swallow it plus I had it sitting on the table and the big dog got it off of the table. I thought my dog was poisoned at first.
Can you teach me how to get my puppy interested in her Kong? I try to feed her with Kong but she only licks out the top layer at the bottom and completely ignore all the rest in the Kong. I have run out of idea to get her wants to work on her Kong.
My puppy is 13 weeks old today and your videos have helped me train her! I can’t wait to see this video and I also look forward all of your other videos to come ! Ilysm !
Theoretically any dog toy can be harmful. to dogs. So when my spoilt dog has his toys out I supervise him, and play at thre same time, same with any baby
My pittie, small one,chewed part of the opening and choked on a piece of it love the idea but now I'm worried I've literally spent a fortune on toys for this Foster dog replacing balls, Kongs, dog harnesses, coats, she beds
Your videos are awesome and i Watched them to prepare for my puppy that I got a month ago.they have really helped and I’m looking forward to seeing this one
Have your dogs ever mounted the other in anger? One of my pugs gets possessive/jealous when I play with the other one and puts his arms around my other pug...which makes him very angry and then they starts fighting. Do you have any tips on how to improve this kind of behavior?
it is probably safer if you don't let it thaw all the way or let it sit out too long but if you put it in the fridge instead of the freezer it would probably be ok (please look for other answers too as I have no personal experience with dog food)
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We just bought our puppy a kong 😱
@@empresscreations7031 oop
Excited to see your new puppy!
HI I am from INDIA and I love watching your videos. I just wanted to ask you that I train my puppy to pee and potty outside then also there is a need to buy puppy pads??
Please answer it is important for me to know because I am getting a puppy next week and I am preparing a list of ESSENTIALS for him .
LOVE FROM INDIA❣❣
Change your title to "how not to use a kong"
I have been using this ruclips.net/user/postUgkx1_veP7CApJK_GWy_TczaMciuG64PqJeU as a handy reference book. I read through the book and enjoyed the little glimpses of examples. I love that this author believes in rescue dogs. The tips and training has been invaluable and gave me moments of...."how simple why didn't I think of it" so it's been a great tool. Thank you!
Sensationalist title.. basically just get the right size and durability for you dog is what she says
😂 thank you I was really sucked in by the title
A lot of her titles are like this TBH
She seems nice, but she drones on and on then tries to sells you an expensive crate. I started listening to Zak George instead. I love his advice, he is straight forward, and uses dogs who aren't trained at all.
definitely over this person now. Zak george it is from now on rather than this scam
Good advice but title pure clickbait..
"Why you shouldn't use a kong, seriously!".....
"You know I love a good Kong!"
This did not go the way I thought it would go but I am happy about it
@@that_single_mama she says HOW not WHY ..... some people are blind as fuck I swear
@@isthisthereallife4207 in the thumbnail she still said "why you should never you use a kong" and alot of people go by thumbnails not titles. Maybe your the blind idoit 😂
@@isthisthereallife4207 Look at the thumbnail
I know right! Lol so confusing.
So, there is nothing dangerous about them if you get the right one for your specific dog and pay attention to what they are doing.
why are you saying "why you should never use a kong" in the title then you proceed to explain how you use kongs
to get you to watch the video
She is saying it for us not herself because her dogs are used to it and she knows what to do
No she’s saying that bc she likes to use them, but she’s using tips so that it’s safe
Navraj Singh clickbait my friend
Yes, it is kinda like click bait, but she only did it to then you will watch it then your dog will be safe
Informative stuff. But the image in the thumbnail says why not to use kong which is misleading if you watch full video. I wish click bait was used correctly.
Highly sensationalized title.
1: if your dog can get their jaw stuck in it, the toy is TOO BIG
2: it's not supposed to be the thing you feed your dog with, it's a "puzzle" toy for small treats and have them work on getting it out
Know your dogs breed characteristics and buy toys and products accordingly.
Hi Rachel, while you are on the subject of Kongs. We gave our over exuberant Lab a Kong that had the canvas type fabric covering it with "tails" hanging from the bottom. Very common to see at any local pet store. He was playing with our Golden Ret and having a tug of war. He won the war and pulled off one of the "tails" in the process. His thinking is, "I'll swallow it so SHE can't have it, IT'S Mine!" I found out a few days later that he had this in his intestinal/stomach which caused violent vomiting and no pooping. It was stuck in there! $5,000.00 surgery later, they removed the Kong "tail" and he recovered well. From that point on, I hardly buy toys anymore because most of them sold at pet stores are seriously dangerous to SOME breeds. It's to the owners discretion and own judgement to purchase toys for our pets. This was my experience and I thought I'd share it since Rachel was on the subject of Kongs. Good health to all!! Thanks for letting me share my experience.
I hear you say you would not use most all things unsupervised. All the treats, treat dispensers, slow feeders. Is there anything you would put in the crate when leaving them for the day for entertainment as well as a way to make going in the crate/leaving a positive thing.
She says you should try to give the dog a break after 4 hours in a crate. Not everyone can do this. Not everyone has family close or a job that allows for that. It's not realistic for many people. I've listened to real dog experts and there are some toys, usually one is best, that you can leave in a crate, even with a puppy. I don't know Rachel's background but she's not a vet nor a trained animal behaviorist or trainer that I'm aware of. I listen to the professional experts. As far as I can see is Rachel is sharing a lot of her own opinions based on what she thinks or experiences, but this doesn't always make it true for everyone else.
I have stayed away from the squishy treat holders. They have a hole in them also BUT because they are squishy, I have a big concern that be hey could get their tongue stuck in them with the suction . That would not be good also.
Oh my goodness! Mine just came from Amazon today. She loves it but it is the large one. Looking at this video is scaring me into probably getting a bigger one.
Nobody:
Me: Watching these vids 1 year before I get my dog
I believe a lot of people do this and it's actually a pretty smart approach
I am going to get one of my brothers dogs puppy is name is ash and we are getting him in there weeks
I'm getting prepared because my mom plans of getting one
You will love it when you find out that all of these videos are filmed with previously trained dogs and do not prepare you for doing any of this with a tasmanian devil.
Kong was the best thing that has happened to my baby. It really helps with separation anxiety. I defiently went up 1 size.
Filling suggestions?
Can you do a "Puppy Reveal" video and a "Day in the life with a new puppy"?
Puppy gender reveal!!!!???.?
Yes!!!!!!!
Trans dogs!!!!!!!
You're so woke, Fren!!
@@coryc1904 Is this supposed to be a joke? If not, then reread OP’s comment again. If you’re joking, then apologies.
If you have the right size the jaw is not suppose to get stuck!
Right. She talks about size and importance but then gets her dog a large Kong that gets her dog's jaw stuck. I think some people shouldn't be giving advice on YT.
Good tips. I think it is a bit unrealistic to expect people to be home all day, every day with their dogs. That would mean that almost no families could have a dog. I know working from home is increasingly popular; but it is still not available to the vast majority. It would be good to have more tips for working families; as well as those of us not wealthy enough to buy so many expensive toys and what to feed/treat in an affordable way. Thanks for all you do. I learn a lot
I agree! My 3 yr old I've had since he was a puppy is fine and has free roam of the house. However, puppy isn't quite there yet, she still has to stay in the crate when we're not home. We do marrow bones and recently I've started filling the empty ones with banana or pumpkin (looking for expanding recipes) and freezing. Then I give one to her when I put her in the crate. It helps a lot. Usually she's sleeping when I get home.
@@crystalthompson507 how do you deal with toileting if it's a puppy and you are at work all day? Thanks for the treat ideas.
Puppy is 9 months, she's fine as long as I come straight home after work. If I have long stops on the way home/events to attend, then she needs someone to let her out and either my brother does it when he's off or if both our schedules are long that day we get a friend to let them out. However, she has figured out that she can go in the bathtub! Lol. There's been a couple of times since being housebroken that she escaped her crate and used the bathtub. Think about it, if there's ever a hurricane/tornado/bad storm that it's dangerous for them to go outside then the bathtub is a great place for them to go
Remembered something. We realized she was able to wait that long when she was able to go all night without accidents/needing out. In the morning before work we get about a mile walk in, aside from playing. She and the 3 yr old play hard, too. They get their exercise 😃
100% true, our Border Collie chewed off a little chunk of the smaller Kong and (long story) required a life saving surgery to remove the dice-sized piece that was lodged in his intestines.
Generally speaking, brachycephalic dogs most likely will not run into the issue of getting their jaw stuck in the Kong. Because you have poodles, this definitely applies though. So breed is going to be very important when selecting the right size. Because Kong’s are such a valuable tool to use for dogs, owners shouldn’t be afraid to use these.
My dog started doing the breathing backward sneezing thing after two days of using the Kong. I think it did damage to his nose. FYI to fix it just push on one of their nostrils and it will stop almost immediately. Repeat if not.
@@flyboy1c Are you a vet ?
Finally found the perfect dog channel!
Somene who really cares about dogs.
Thanks so much for this video
Don't forget mold! I've seen quite a few kongs with mold hiding inside. Clean and dry thoroughly!!
My childhood best friends dog died a few weeks ago. He was only about 1-2 and while they watched a movie he was eating a bone. He was finishing the last small piece and he started choking. He’s a HUGE dog and it’s very hard to pick him up so they tried to get it out of his mouth and do the dog Heimlich and while they drive him very fast to the vet he passed away. They are just wishing they could go back and just not give it to him 😔 It makes me so sad, he was their sons therapy dog too..So PLEASE be careful guys
I feel horrible for them that sucks.
Because you get the wrong size that’s why
Vets recommend Kong with the right size and durability because bones and antlers break teeth.
I pick the biggest size in black for my mixed black lab dog. Never have a problem.
Click bait
YOU'RE WHITE MANSPLAINING
LISTEN TO THE COLOURED GIRL YOU FREAK
My dog actually never really liked her Kong 😅 Your dogs are so cute by the way!
Same. If it doesn’t have a squeaker, my dog ain’t about it. 😂
yari139 ya dogs like squeaks but I’m getting a dog after pandemic and I love dogs :)
yari139 true tho lol
Yep it's my case.. my dog isn't able to fully eat the stuffed Kong.. I do not understand why... And as a chew toy... Well.. my dog doesn't seem very interested on it unless it is stuffed
... don't give up!
Is the rubber smelly? I bought one but it smells very bad like second hand recycle material.
Hi Rachel, I’m going to be getting a dog in a couple of months and I love watching your videos because they have educated me so much on dogs! Tysm!
You’re gonna be an awesome pet parent
Thanks Rachel 😊
When my chocolate labrador was a puppy I used to freeze mine with peanut butter inside and after her last out for the night I gave it to her. She liked it all out and tire herself out and fall asleep.
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Sharon Siebert Same! Our black Labrador goes for her last outside, carries her frozen Kong upstairs...eats it in her bed...then jumps into ours! Outta my way, have Kong, will travel 😀
My pups don’t even like them
There literally is a sizing chart. Click-baity title.
My lab chewed one of these up in the yard. Thought we cleaned it up but my other dog found a chunk and ate it. It stuck in his intestines and cost us 6 grand for surgery. Never again!
Whats the point of the kong if your just gonna supervise them, give them a lick mat then, kong is usually for dogs to chill with alone to ease separation i always assumed but i dunno
Also, you have to make sure you clean it really well!! if you don't clean it well enough, bacteria and even mold can grow inside causing complications for your dog!
Hello, just wondering if you have a video on pet insurance, if you don’t do you think it is worth it?
I have a miniarural poodle is 5 years old and I still buy the puppy pink kong and it is NOT CHEWED. My dog never chewed ANYTHING
Everything I’ve read says to stuff the small hole but now I’m confused bc you said to make sure it’s not stuffed. Not sure what the correct answer is.
She said both. After she talked about stuffing it for her dog, she then made it sound like it's not something you should do and could be dangerous. Of course anything could potentially be dangerous for a dog if left unsupervised. But she talks out both sides of her mouth. There are real experts on YT who show how to use a Kong safely and they make a lot more sense.
Would you recommend the puppy one for a puppy? Is the puppy one durable?
I have two Australian Cattle dogs. One is a puppy and one is 7 years old. They’re notoriously known for destructive behaviour (especially when bored). I always go with the large size in the extreme selection. To big for them to swallow but small enough that they can’t get their jaw stuck in the opening
What should I do I want to get a shelter puppy but I have school, I want to get it out of a shelter but would it be better to just leave it at the shelter because I won’t always be there with it
What size would you get for a greyhound?
A lot of plastics we use these days like Tupperware and Rubbermaid and Ziploc bags have this BP poison in them do you know any you know if there's any poison in the plastic of these chewy dog toys?
First of all, a million thanks!! I saw the Kong today and I was like… should I get it?? Also, off topic, GIRL, your hair is stunning!! ughhhh gorgggg.
This is a misleading title and therefore the title is very unfair to the viewers as it’s using drama to get views
Totally agree! This is why I am not watching her videos much any more.
That's why I unsubscribed and stop watching her videos. I don't like the click bait titles. Very misleading I find that untrustworthy
Hi Rachel I am a kid and I really want to be a volunteer for a foster organization but i am to young but I really dont want to wait until i am old enough and I want to volunteer can you give me some advice or make a video
@@alanaiguana8806 thank you
I love that you mentioned off brand "Kong" feeders. I was looking at one at Wal-Mart and it was clearly trash. Some things you have to go with the original.
avoid any and every dog toy/training tool made in china.
@@alitlweird why is that?
When you put the food in there & freeze ..do you give their food all frozen & never room temperature?
My dog had a Kong stuck in his bottom jaw. We struggled to get it out. It was the right size for him. I still don’t know how he did it
My shih tzu destroyed one in less then an hr or so..
I have a mini schnauzer puppy hes 4 months old and lost alot of his baby teeth and new teeth are coming out hes about 9lbs now..do you recomend the puppy one or the classic one
I'd recommend the classic
@@kbboyrozy4982 thank you..would you get the small up to 20lbs or get the medium 15-35 lbs
My dog started doing the lower jaw thing where she shoves her jaw in the kong 😕.
Probably should try one size down. That's what I would try. A toy can be too big or too small for certain dogs.
How old should my puppy be before I start teaching it stuff like sit,lay,stay,and then when should I do more advanced tricks?
you should socialize your puppy properly, work on manners, teach recall and basic obedience, the advanced tricks are really not that important
@@lydiaboskova7226Thx, and I know but I just want to do some fun tricks too,when should i start that?
@@lydiaboskova7226 I only have 2 friends and 1 has a dog but she lives across the whole country so how do i socialize my puppy properly?
@@lydiaboskova7226 And I know but how old should it be when I start all of that?
@@heavenly_hooves you should start working with your puppy as soon as you bring it home :) toand socialization doesn't mean only meeting other dogs and people, but also getting familiar with different situations, environments, sounds, smells, etc. and learning how to react correctly. I'm not an expert though, try watching some videos on Fenrir Canine Show channel, they're really educational, and good luck with your puppy!
Chuckit makes a similar shaped tennis ball with no holes
I think you're sizing them too large or that would never happen
Yeah, I found her info rather confusing. First she started off making it sound like the Kong is the worst thing and we should just toss it. Then she says it's great and sizes up for her dog, and then says her dog can get its jaw stuck in it and says, therefore, it is dangerous. Ummm, I'm thinking get the safest size for your dog and then you won't have to worry so much. A Golden Retriever I had 40 years ago had Kongs and there was never any incidents, and he was a chewer. Not liking how she presents things.
I start school tomorrow (the day this posts) so I get to watch this after school. Love all your videos Rachel!
Taylor good luck in school! 🙌
Rachel Fusaro thank you!👍
I start In two days (wensday)
⭐Have a great school day✨
Hi I’m getting a puppy in a week and I was wondering if it would have a negative affect on training my pup if I let her sleep in my bed at night all of my family dogs have slept in the bed but i was just looking for a second opinion :)
If you are planning to crate train, it will make that a lot more difficult, because the more fun and comfy place to sleep is with you, not in the crate. personally I wait until 6 months to a year so I can establish a relationship and obedience (if I tell the dog to get off the bed it will) But otherwise it is really a personal preference.
Why not just drill a couple little holes in the side? Does it compromise the structure too much? I’m thinking how they have on menstrual cups lol but they’re just little holes that help break the suction. Like 1/16 inch ? When I was reading things before watching this, that’s what I thought people meant by having extra holes on the toy.
If you got them the right size Kong, his jaw would not fit in there. DUH!
Could I use a red Kong for my 9 week old bully ?? Or do I need to get the puppy version ??
what cind do you have
Per instruction from Kong Part of sizing for a kong is not small enough to swallow, but not big enough to allow the jaw to fit into the kong. In the case of this video she said she would go with the size bigger just because that’s the way she rolls meaning to be more safe. What she doesn’t realize is there is a safety slot. By going bigger she actually made it unsafe because he can fit his jaw in the kong. Think of it like fishing with a slot limit not too small and not too big.
I want to talk to people in my new school about my obsession with dogs and all dog related things, but I can’t find anyone there as obsessed as I am.
*time to make people as obsessed as I am*
Sammmeeeeeeee
The the kong is the only toy I can trust my dog to have inside her crate. She squeezes the outside until she gets the treat out and ditches it once it’s out. She loves it tho. She brings it to me when she wants to go to bed
Hi rachel I really need some advice, my puppy came home 2 days ago and now he is sleeping a lot and is not eating at all. He drinks a bit of water but not enough. We have tried many different types of food and I don’t know what to do. Please give me some advice.
My dog doesn’t even chew it lol just rolls it around and stares at me to help him get the food out
Your dog is so liberal and woke
my dog has played with these all his life and never had a problem. I leave him with four of them full of food when I go out. Even my small one I dont know how a dog could swallow it. IT seems if they are big they can get their jaw in there and the small ones can be swallowed! catch 22. the non brand ones are garbage. Kong makes the best products.
For a Cavalier King Charles Puppy, Kong is saying to get a size Small. Should I get a medium instead based on your advice?
Omggg I promise if you weren’t here my new dog I’m getting would be in bad hands ,now that I’ve watched you I know for sure he’s gonna be in good hands
What about beef bones for puppies, cooked or raw?
My puppy flips that slow feeder over
My cocker spaniel puppy got her lower jaw stuck in a Kong a week ago. Took an emergency $120 vet visit to get it off.
It was probably too large for her then.
Nobody on the web has ever shown how a dog finishes a Kong. My dog eats it for ten minutes, can't reach more and get tired of it. How the hell does a dog finish a Kong? Someone please upload a video from start to finish
Use a Topple
I have a golden 9 week old labrador puppy and I've been watching your videos but she keeps biting everything at the moment , how do I reduce that
Hey I hope whoever reads this has a great day! :) But does anyone know anything about LitterMate Syndrome? It's when dogs from the same litter grow up together and aren't able to be trained because they listen/cling to eachother instead of their owner. I am getting two 8 week old Dachshunds in about 3 weeks! I really want to prevent this behavior! Any tips helps!
so it sounds dangerous the way you use it.
What if you fill up a smaller Kong full with the easy treat and give it to a 100lb dog?
Hey Rachel, could you make a video on dog rescue and shelter myths?
Could you make a video also on transsexual dogs?
@@coryc1904 please tell me this is a joke.. 🤦♀️
What about for a puppy? I bought a small dog/puppy size for my 8 week old puppy arriving on Nov. 3. Should I return it?
I HAD them. But didn't like how gross they got inside. No matter how much washed it!
I bought the black one shaped like a bone. He ate the ends off within minutes so I couldn’t put the treats in there anymore lol
Yeah it will cost you in excess of $6000.00 to get one that’s too small removed from your dogs stomach. You’ll be spending several months mortgage plus and arm and a leg to save them. Better yet to find a less dangerous toy. Keep the rubber toys out of your house. The problem with this whole dialogue is when you have a small dog and a large dog and the Kong for the little dog ends up in the big dogs stomach. It only takes a minute for them to get it and swallow it plus I had it sitting on the table and the big dog got it off of the table. I thought my dog was poisoned at first.
Kongs can be a tripping hazard to humans. They are rubbery and don't slide out of your way. Significant concern for older adults.
😂😂 they shouldn't be laying around after your dog is done with it.
😂😂 they shouldn't be laying around after your dog is done with it.
😂😂 they shouldn't be laying around after your dog is done with it.
😂😂 they shouldn't be laying around after your dog is done with it.
Can you teach me how to get my puppy interested in her Kong? I try to feed her with Kong but she only licks out the top layer at the bottom and completely ignore all the rest in the Kong. I have run out of idea to get her wants to work on her Kong.
Toppl is another stuffable toy which we prefer. No risk of suction and has proven to be durable
Yessss. We love Toppl in our house! Such a great toy/feeder for enrichment.
What size are your using?
Where do you adopt your dogs from. Please answer because I am lost on the sites to use.
I got my puppy a kong, I don’t know what breed she is but she’s a small 5 month old and I got one that the hole that fits on my middle finger
Hey great video what size kong for a 9 month old kokoni thanks
My puppy is 13 weeks old today and your videos have helped me train her! I can’t wait to see this video and I also look forward all of your other videos to come ! Ilysm !
How do you clean them? Took me two days to get peanut butter out😅😅😂
kong sells a special brush, barring that you can use a baby bottle brush
Theoretically any dog toy can be harmful. to dogs. So when my spoilt dog has his toys out I supervise him, and play at thre same time, same with any baby
My pittie, small one,chewed part of the opening and choked on a piece of it love the idea but now I'm worried I've literally spent a fortune on toys for this Foster dog replacing balls, Kongs, dog harnesses, coats, she beds
do you freeze the food in the kong? also what age do you start feeding raw food. i have a 7 week old pitbull puppy and i’m not sure when to start
Your videos are awesome and i Watched them to prepare for my puppy that I got a month ago.they have really helped and I’m looking forward to seeing this one
Have your dogs ever mounted the other in anger? One of my pugs gets possessive/jealous when I play with the other one and puts his arms around my other pug...which makes him very angry and then they starts fighting. Do you have any tips on how to improve this kind of behavior?
When stuffing the kongs with raw food, is it okay to thaw the food, stuff the kong, and refreeze it?
it is probably safer if you don't let it thaw all the way or let it sit out too long but if you put it in the fridge instead of the freezer it would probably be ok (please look for other answers too as I have no personal experience with dog food)
What size king is the one you are using in the video?
I got one of the kong blue one
Why are we freezing dog food? What are the benefits to that?
Takes longer for the dogs to get out. Keeps them busy longer