Can I give my 8 week old puppy a Kong?
You may ask what can you give an 8 week old puppy, we have you covered there too. Kongs can be a great way to introduce kibble to your new puppy as well as make for a great training tool.
What age can a puppy have a Kong?
When your puppy’s adult teeth come in, at about nine months, graduate to KONG Classic or KONG Extreme based on their chewing style. Playing with these toys will strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Best Stuffable Kong Toys For Puppies
This popular Kong toy for puppies comes in two sizes, small and medium/large so that all pups can enjoy playing with it.
Stuffing the ring with treats teaches your dog how to use their mouth to get into nooks and crannies to get the food they want and with good chewing habits.
The small size measures 3.5 by 3.5 by 1.25 inches, while the larger size is 4.5 by 4.5 by 1.5 inches.
This activity ball will appeal to intelligent pups who like to solve puzzles to get at what they want.
They need to switch and manipulate the shape of the toy rather than just chew to get at the reward. It comes in two sizes, the small for toy breeds, measuring 2.5 inches, and a medium-size measuring 3 inches, so still for medium to small breeds.
Of course, Kong also makes a classic toy specifically for puppies that they can batter and chew but will always bounce back, keeping them entertained for extended periods of time.
The toy is available in three sizes, 1.5 by 2.25 inches, 1.75 by 3 inches, and 2.75 by 1.25 inches, so there are options for most puppies.
This bone is designed for smaller breed dogs as a fun rubber toy that can be stuffed with their favorite treats.
It measures 4.75 by 5.25 by 1.25 inches, so it’s suitable for a variety of breeds. It is quite challenging for them to get the treats out, which means they may stay entertained for longer.
This binkie-shaped chew toy is great for teaching proper chewing behavior as they learn both to hold their toy in place and chew at the same time.
This toy is 3 inches by 3 inches by 5.25 inches, making it appropriate for medium and large-breed puppies. The strong design is made to hold up under heavy chewing.
This is a classic ball toy for pups with the added fun of treats to be discovered inside.
There are two sizes available, 2.5 inches for small breeds and 3 inches for larger dogs. They need to learn how to manipulate the round object to achieve their objective.
This puppy toy combines a classic stuffable Kong bone with a sturdy rope attachment for games of tug for logs that love it. Remove the rope to stuff treats inside the bone.
It’s one size, 6.75 by 3.5 by 0.75 inches (about the size of an index finger), making it more appropriate for small puppies larger sizes are not yet available.