KONG Senior - Dog Toy with Gentle, Natural Rubber - Durable Dog Toy for Older Dogs - Use Treats with Stuffable Chew Toy - Treat Toy for Chewing & Fetching - for Medium Dogs

This is not by any means my first Kong purchase. When we got our first little rescue dog and realized that she was both very smart and had lots of energy, our first stop was to buy a Kong Classic toy. She was about a year and a half when we got her, and it was the perfect fit. The next addition to our family (just a few days ago) was a 9-week old Husky/Jack Russell mix (I know, right?) who we were determined to raise in a healthy, well-trained way. As with any puppy, he enjoys exploring and quickly discovered that baseboards, rugs and shoes were more interesting than anything else to "investigate" with his little razor teeth. I quickly jumped on Amazon and ordered the Senior Kong toy.Now you may be wondering why I chose the Senior toy instead of the Puppy Kong, also avaialble. Really it comes down to personal preference. Despite being only 9-weeks old, the husky side of our little Nico is tough, and he has already put a few holes in the softer puppy toys from various brands that we purchased. I don't think he's quite ready for the adult Kong, so we got the Senior Kong because the documentation stated it was a little tougher than the Puppy one, but not as tough as the Adult.DESIGN/BUILDMade of durable natural rubber, this toy is thick enough that puncture marks do not create weaknesses in the structure of the toy. You see, most toys are made of theoretically durable materials (rubber, hard plastic etc) but many are flawed in design, in that a puncture mark from a little dog tooth then creates a weakness in the whole toy. Suddenly there are four or five punctures, and off comes the edge of a rubber bone. The Kong is different, in that it uses its shape and thickness to counteract this. The edges of the toy are internal, meaning it is a lot harder for a dog of any size to grab one of the edges and rip - the rest of the toy is thick enough so that you don't have to worry. When clean, this toy has the natural vanilla rubber smell that is rather pleasant. As mentioned, the durability is head and shoulders above other dog toys on the market!PURPOSEUnlike other toys, the Kong is not a chew toy per se. By making the toy hollow, the Kong Company has in fact created more of a puzzle than an easy chew, so that dogs have to work smartly to get at their favorite treats. Our new pup spends almost he chews the edges sometimes, but mostly his primary goal is the goodness on the inside.THE PERFECT KONG RECIPE:We have found this to be one of the best mixes for your pup, and healthy too!- A handful of our pup's Kibble (We use Flint River Ranch for its human-grade meat content)- A few Zuke's Mini Dog Treats - his favourite little morsels!- A few frozen blueberries, although fresh will do- Top it off and seal with some organic no-sugar Peanut ButterAs you may already know, the Kong can be frozen after it has been filled for the ultimate summer snack!OVERALLIn my first review of the Kong classic I said "I wish I had a reason to buy another", simply because I appreciated the design, functionality and cost-effectiveness. With our new puppy that reason came along (with wiggles and face kisses) and we are happy to add to our Kong collection. Oh and as for the first one we bought nearly two years ago? Almost looks like new...

Excellent, excellent, excellent. My elderly dogs have delicate teeth, if any at all and this long is the perfect texture/flexibility. Softer than the regulars Kongs but durable at the same time. Fun toy, my dogs love them. I fill them with treats or cheese, just about any food item, lunch meat, you name it. It keeps them busy and happy. Very safe, no pieces bitten off even by my younger dog who destroys everything. We use it like a ball in the house too.

recently purchased the Senior Kong for my toy poodle, and I couldn't be happier with my choice! I was looking for a softer alternative to the regular Kongs, and this one fits the bill perfectly.The texture is just right for my pup, making it easier for her to chew and enjoy without straining her teeth. I use it during events when she needs to be crated, and it keeps her occupied for an impressive 45 minutes! This has been a game-changer for us, as it helps reduce her anxiety and keeps her entertained.Overall, I highly recommend the Senior Kong for anyone with a small dog or a senior pet. It's durable, easy to fill, and provides great mental stimulation. A fantastic product that has made crate time much more enjoyable for my furry friend!

The Kong looked a little weird at first—almost like it had been left in the sun too long—but it seems fine otherwise. Maybe washing it will help. That aside, I love these Kongs! I fill them with peanut butter and freeze them to keep my dog busy while I’m in meetings. She’s not a senior dog, but she enjoys the challenge and stays entertained. Definitely a great buy!

I have old dogs and handicapped dogs so I use larger sized kongs to make it a little easier for them while still keeping them busy. One of my dogs inhales food and this keeps her eating a bit longer. She's rear end paralyzed and when she wasn't I loved it when she'd use her front paws to hold the kong as she attacked it - now she doesn't use her paws that way, I miss it.The kongs are also good for my food aggressive dog since it keeps her busy so she doesn't bother herself with what the other dogs are doing.I also think it cuts down on the gas that comes with the gulping of food, but that isn't a proven thing.Kongs are made in the USA which makes me feel better about feeding my dogs out of them. I'm not fearing strange toxic chemicals in the make up of them.Things that I don't like is that they can sometimes feel a little tacky to the touch even though I don't put them in the dishwasher. Also the white yellows over a short time. But they are getting daily use.I've had two dogs that wouldn't use them. One was a low/no vision elderly dog who just didn't get it. She's also toothless so just eating out of a regular bowl is challenge enough.The other who wouldn't bother with them was just not food motivated at all. She could take it or leave it and if it got hard to get to - she'd leave itBut the other dogs seem to enjoy using them.Oh a great thing about the Senior type is that it's easier for people to get the food out of them. The red ones are REALLY hard, these if a dog gets stuck or is just learning how to work them, you can step on it and squeeze out some food and they get the idea. Love the fact that they are softer, but they are not soft, just softer than the hard red ones. If your dogs are chewers this may be a problem but most of my dogs don't have all their teeth and none of them are chewers so it works for me.Good products by kong although now many companies now make puzzle feeders/distraction toys and it's good to switch them out once in a while to engage your pup but kongs have been around for a while because they work, they aren't fancy but they are sturdy. And compared to some others, they are easy to fill and not frustrating or too difficult for a dog to get at the food.Kong = Good!