Kong Dog Toys are widely used and recommended for therapy and prevention of understimulation, boredom, separation anxiety and other behaviour problems.

On of the most common techniques is to stuff a Kong.

Unstuffing Kongs has become a very popular and important activity, because it can keep dogs contentedly busy for hours while they crunch up and lick out the food nuggets and tasty treats stuffed inside.

The following are recipes created by veterinarians, dog trainers and dog lovers worldwide.

• 1 fresh banana
• 2 tbs wheat germ
• 1 tbs plain yogurt (can use your pet's favorite flavour as well)
• Kong Toy that best fits your pet's chewing temperament

In a bowl, mash up banana. Then, add wheat germ and yogurt. Mash all ingredients together and use spoon to add to Kong. Freeze for 4 hours. Makes 1 serving for Medium Kong. Double for every Kong Size that is bigger.

CHEESY DENTAL KONG DELIGHT

• 3 slices of your pet's favorite cheese
• Dental Kong Toy

A very simple and creative way to make any pet drool in delight. Just place the 3 slices of cheese directly onto the grooves of your pet's Dental Kong (if model has rope - make sure cheese does not get onto it). Melt in microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Give to pet after it cools.

PHILLY STEAK

• Steak scraps
• 1 ounce cream cheese
• Appropriate Kong Toy

Place small scraps of the steak inside Kong toy. Spread cream cheese in large hole to hold scraps.

FRUIT SALAD

• Apple and carrot chunks
• 1/4 of a banana
• Appropriate Kong Toy

Place apples and carrots in Kong Toy. Mush the banana in large hole to hold fruit in place. You can include other fruits and veggies, such as, orange slices, peach and/or nectarine chunks, celery sticks, broccoli and/or cauliflower, tomato and black olive mixture.

VEGGIE KONG OMELETTE

• 1 egg
• Your choice of shredded cheese
• Any vegetables that your pet may like
• Appropriate Kong Toy

Scramble egg and fold in vegetables. Put into Kong toy. Sprinkle some cheese over the top and microwave for about 20 seconds. Cool thoroughly before giving to dog.

MAC 'N CHEESE

• Leftover macaroni and cheese
• Small cube of Velveeta
• Appropriate Kong Toy

Melt Velveeta in microwave until gooey. Add mac 'n cheese to Kong Toy. Pour heated Velveeta into Kong. Make sure it has cooled before giving to your pet.

Every dog has a favourite recipe - finding your dog's will be fun! As you create recipes, be sensitive to your dog's tummy as you experiment.

Remember: Some foods are not healthy for dogs. Check with your vet first.