What you need

Stuffable rubber toy (e.g. Kong) — shop-bought
Your pet's regular food or kibble

How to do it

Mix part of your dog's regular meal with a little water or wet food so it holds together.
Pack it into a stuffable rubber toy that suits your dog's size.
Freeze it for a few hours or overnight. Keeping one or two ready in the freezer helps.
Give it to your dog on a washable floor or a mat, and wash the toy after each use.

⚠️ Safety

Supervision: Watch the first few times.

Choose a toy too big to swallow and replace it when it cracks or wears. Take the food from the daily amount. If you add peanut butter or another spread, check the label for xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.

👀 What to watch for

If your dog gives up, it is frozen too hard: try it unfrozen or only half-frozen first, then freeze it once they know the game.

Sources

Last checked November 3, 2026. These activities are for healthy pets — if yours has a health or behavior condition, ask your vet which games suit them.

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