Often dogs experience the most separation anxiety when you first leave. If you can take up this nervous energy and divert their attention, destructive behavior can be avoided. Dogs are used to working for their food in the wild and working at getting a reward is why we love dogs so much.
A Kong is a molded rubber dog toy that dogs love to chew on. It is virtually indestructible and comes in many different sizes and densities to fit your dogs size and chewing style.
Recipe for a busy dog:
- Simply fill the Kong with canned dog food. (Use a spoon and cram it full)
- Place the filled Kong in the freezer (should take about two hours to completely freeze)
- Give the Kong to your dog when you leave in the morning.
The Kong will insulate the frozen dog food and keep it frozen. The dog can bite at it and lick it, but can only get very small bits of dog food to come off at any one time. This will keep your dog busy for an hour or two and keep their mind off you being gone. Because the dog food is frozen, it doesn't end up on your carpet.
