Kong for an 8 week Puppy

bigapplefrenchie · Jun 1, 2015

Hi all Frenchie Fans

On Friday, we got our wonderful little 8 week Frenchie, Frank.

He has been great so far - sleeping well, settled in his crate, peeing and pooping on his pee pads as he should.

We have been reading Ian Dunbar's books and he is a big advocate of Kong's from day one. He says to give all food to a puppy in a Kong so they learn to chew the right thing, are occupied and have to work for their food.

We have a XS Puppy Kong for Frank, but he is not all that interested. He liked to lick it, but wont chew.

What experiences have you guys had? Is 8 weeks to early for a little Frenchie?

Thanks

2bullymama · Jun 1, 2015

I used the puppy teething keys which worked well... as for knowing what to chew, i used the redirect and training them on what is not theirs (firm no or a leave it command). I have the Kong (the one you can stuff) and unless there is food or a treat in them, my guys have no interest in them but the love the keys

eeturk · Jun 1, 2015

My guy had no interest in Kongs or the teething keys. They are all different with what they like and it might take some trial and error.

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MickieBlue · Jun 2, 2015

Took our boy a couple months before he was interested in kongs. It's also only when I freeze yogurt in it. He didn't care if I put peanut butter or even chicken.

The slow feeder bowls worked for us, so he wasn't able to gulp his food. Also, a paper plate keeps the kibble flat, so it's harder to gulp.

Good luck!

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Squishy Walnuts · Jun 2, 2015

Welcome! Frank is a very handsome pup!

Both my dogs never cared for their Kong. They did love teething keys though and neither of them have a chewing issue.

Jakeyjake · Jun 2, 2015

Welcome to you and Frank. What a cutie pie! Mine liked the teething keys a lot, but were not interested in the kongs. They liked nylabones too.

Cbrugs · Jun 2, 2015

Frank is a cutie...welcome! I tried the stuffing a Kong for Jax when he was younger and he would go after it for a couple of minutes and then be done with it. While at my brother's house a few weeks ago, they stuffed a Kong with peanut butter for their dog and stuffed one for Jax. Jax lost interest after a couple of minutes. Like others have said, each dog is different and you will you just have to find something that will work for Frank.