KONG Extreme

I read about the Kong Toy in a training book (Imagine life with a well behaved dog). I have only had it for a day but I can already see that the dogs love it! They are both rescue dogs, I have had them for 10 months. One is a very tenacious chewer with separation anxiety, 7 yrs old (dachshund) and the other is a boredom chewer (dachsxterrier) who is 3. I decided to try a kong because rawhide is not good for the dachs, it makes her vomit. I'm not happy to give them shank bones because the dachs can splinter them. They also chew sticks and bits of wood. I bought the extreme (black) kong because the dachs has got a very strong jaw and I didn't think the classic kong would last with her. I bought 2 medium and 2 large, one pair for the house and one pair for the car. The dachs has been busy with her large kong for 4 hours today! She is determined to get the last treat out. I am hoping the kong will help to reduce and cure her separation anxiety. For this size of dog (7kg), they seem to be more comfortable with the large. It's a good size for them to lick the treats out and to hold with their paws. And I can fit more treats in it. The medium kong I will use as a boredom toy and play toy, for example for them to have something to chew in the car. The medium kong is also good for the 3 year old, who likes to play with balls. He prefers the kong to the ball because of its shape (it fits easer into his mouth) and he prefers the kong's bounce and wobbly roll. The bounce is unpredictable and not too high, so the kong is more like a little animal trying to get away, as opposed to the ball which just bounces straight up and down. Some buyers found that the extreme (black) kong had a rubbery smell which the dogs didn't like, and so they had to wash and aerate it several times before the dogs would play with it. I haven't had that trouble at all, the dogs liked the kongs immediately. I think kongs should be in every dog owner's starter kit!

I couldn't be any happier about this purchase if I tried! I have purchased various KONG products over the years and for the most part have always found them to be high quality, well made toys. KONG are a brand I have always trusted but a while pack I purchased one of their toys and let's just say, neither me nor my dog had a very positive experience. While this put me off for a while, I have used KONG extreme with other dogs in the past and never had an issue. I purchased one as my dog needs more exercise, but due to her older age and health problems, it needs to be something both gentle and stimulating. The KONG extreme is made of seriously hard wearing rubber and is easily stuffed with treats of your choosing, although KONG does offer specific products to use in conjunction. The KONG extreme keeps the dog stimulated and interested due to the way it moves unpredictably. In addition, I have found it to be ideal for my dog as she is particularly destructive; she loves to chew but sadly this means her toys don't last more than 15 minutes. The KONG extreme has been the exception and despite prolonged daily use, there are few signs of wear and absolutely no damage, tearing or splitting which affects the overall strength and integrity of the toy and I anticipate we will be using it for a long time to come. I have awarded this product a firm 5 stars from a possible 5 and this applies to every aspect. This product is sturdy and strong, provides endless hours of play, offers versatility and choice and is easy to clean. A little recommendation for me; if using wet or a combination of wet and dry food, I would recommend popping this in the freezer for a while before handing it over to your pooch. This makes the food harder to extract and prolongs play and exercise time, making your dog work harder for their treats. If my review has been helpful to you, please take the time to rate me by clicking 'yes' below. Many thanks in advance!

My dog loves this and won’t stop playing with it. She is an aggressive chewer so it’s perfect plus you can put a treat down the centre which she loves.

Really good, but my dog chews them big time and as chunks come off, they are expensive to keep replacing

Having seen Toby, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier rip most balls and toys to pieces in minutes, I thought I had to try this and see if I could at least get him a toy that would last more than one walk. Well I've found it, this Kong is awesome, does exactly what is advertised and more than a month on and it is still in one piece with no real damage apart from small dipples in the material where his teeth have gripped it. The rubber bends and reforms so he is unable to create a hole and therefore no rip developes. It is so strong that I can leave him to chew it on his own without any concern that little bits of rubber will come off and keeps him happy for hours as he chases it round the room. It also doubles as a ball at walk time and its uneven bounce makes it excellent for playing catch as he has to think about it a bit more then a convention ball. I would recommend this produce to anyone who has a dog that rips normal balls up as it really is very strong and durable. I am going to get the ball too and see how he gets on with that. This is a awesome product and great value at the price considering how long it lasts.

Only thing my dog hasn't managed to destroy. Really strong and works well.

This is a great dog toy. Dog is happy to be left with treats stuffed into his kong and it amuses him for quite a while. Although he destroys most dog toys within a week, this one has lasted very well so far.

It is advertised as a medium kong with a picture of a bulldog on it. This photo is totally misleading and could be construed as false advertising. The kong arrived and no way was it a medium kong, it was smaller than my puppy's kong. These were ordered as gifts for a rescue centre that I support and I am very very disappointed that I now have to go to my nearest pet shop to buy some more of the correct size in time for our next visit. Giving these thinking that they were suitable for medium sized dog is a concern as they would have caused choking issues in any of the dogs they were designated for, complete safety issue. I have bought medium kongs in the past and these were definitely not medium sized ones for medium dogs.