How to occupy a dog that is crated

If you have to keep a dog crated for long periods of time, for example, when you have a dog that must be kept quiet after surgery, it can become very difficult for the dog and for you. This little trick will keep your dog happy for a while.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• a KONG toy or rubber toy with holes in both ends
• peanut butter

1. Put the dog into the crate.

2. Put peanut butter inside the KONG toy.

3. Give the KONG toy to the dog.

Tips & Warnings

• Be sure to spread the peanut butter down into the KONG toy as far down as you can put it, then add extra clear up to the top.
• If your toy that you are using does not have a hole in BOTH ends, do not use it. The toy must have a hole in both ends so as to keep the dog's tongue from getting "sucked into" the hole.

Resources

• sick dog
• crate training
• dog toys
• Dog Lovers gifts

[SharonW]

on 10/3/2008 Love kongs. I fill it with all sorts of treat for our dog especially when we go out. Keep him busy for ages.

[Brett445]

on 9/30/2008 Good tips on how to occupy a dog and keep it busy and quite.

[pianistic]

on 9/23/2008 Great!

[Alisiane]

on 9/19/2008 What is it with dogs and peanut butter? lol
Works well with kids too...just substitute the kong with celery or bread :-)

[forous]

on 9/19/2008 great ideas and easy to follow