KONG Puppy Goodie Bone | Puppy Chew & Teething Toy Australia

KONG Puppy Goodie Bone – Teething, Chewing & Treat Enrichment Toy

The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone combines the familiar shape of a bone with KONG's soft puppy rubber and treat-holding Goodie Grippers™. It is designed for puppies that are learning what they should and should not chew during the important teething and training stages.

Puppies naturally explore their environment with their mouths. Without suitable chewing outlets, shoes, furniture and other household items can quickly become targets. Providing an age-appropriate puppy toy can help redirect this behaviour while supporting positive play and daily enrichment.

The Goodie Grippers™ at both ends of the bone can hold suitable puppy treats, pastes or KONG Puppy Easy Treat. This turns an ordinary chewing session into a more engaging activity that encourages puppies to work for their reward.

Browse more age-appropriate toys in our KONG Puppy Toys Australia Collection, or explore the complete range in our KONG Dog Toys Australia Collection.

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KONG Puppy Goodie Bone At A Glance

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Why Choose The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone?

The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone provides puppies with a suitable outlet for natural chewing while adding the extra reward of treat-based enrichment.

• Made from KONG's soft puppy rubber.
• Designed for puppies with developing teeth and gums.
• Helps encourage appropriate chewing behaviour.
• Bone shape is easy for many puppies to hold between their paws.
• Goodie Grippers™ hold suitable treats at both ends.
• Can be used with KONG Puppy Snacks or Puppy Easy Treat.
• Adds mental stimulation to daily chewing sessions.
• Can support reward-based puppy training.
• Helps redirect chewing away from furniture and household items.
• Suitable for supervised independent play and quiet time.

The toy can be offered without food as a puppy chew toy or filled with appropriate treats to increase interest and extend supervised playtime.

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KONG Puppy Goodie Bone For Teething Puppies

Teething is a normal stage of puppy development. During this time, puppies frequently seek out objects to mouth and chew as their teeth and gums change.

The softer rubber used in the KONG Puppy range is designed specifically for puppies with developing teeth. The bone shape gives puppies several areas to hold and chew, while the treat-filled ends provide an added reason to remain interested in the toy.

The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone may help:

• Redirect chewing towards an appropriate puppy toy.
• Keep puppies occupied during supervised quiet time.
• Reward puppies for choosing their own toys.
• Introduce food-based enrichment at an early age.
• Support calm behaviour after exercise or training.
• Reduce boredom when combined with a balanced daily routine.

Chewing toys should be used alongside appropriate exercise, rest, socialisation and positive training. They are not a substitute for supervision or veterinary advice if your puppy appears uncomfortable or unwell.

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How The Goodie Grippers™ Work

The Goodie Grippers™ are treat-holding openings located at both ends of the bone. They are designed to grip appropriately sized treats and encourage puppies to chew, lick and work to remove their reward.

You can use the Goodie Grippers™ with:

• KONG Puppy Snacks.
• KONG Puppy Easy Treat.
• Suitable puppy training treats.
• Small amounts of wet puppy food.
• Soaked and mashed puppy kibble.
• Other veterinarian-approved puppy-safe fillings.

Begin with treats that are relatively easy to remove. Once your puppy understands how the toy works, you can make the activity slightly more challenging by pushing the treat further into the opening or combining a solid treat with a small amount of soft filling.

Always count food used inside enrichment toys as part of your puppy's total daily intake.

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How To Fill The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone

Easy Option For Beginners

• Place a small puppy treat loosely inside one Goodie Gripper™.
• Leave part of the treat exposed so your puppy can find it easily.
• Allow your puppy to investigate and remove the treat.

This easy introduction helps your puppy understand that interacting with the toy produces a reward.

Intermediate Enrichment

• Insert a suitable puppy treat more firmly into each end.
• Add a small amount of wet puppy food around the treat.
• Use KONG Puppy Easy Treat to help hold smaller pieces in place.

Longer-Lasting Activity

• Fill both Goodie Grippers™ with a combination of softened kibble and wet puppy food.
• Add an appropriately sized Puppy Snack to each end.
• Chill the toy before serving.

Supervise every food-based enrichment session and remove any uneaten food once your puppy has finished playing.

For more puppy-safe filling inspiration, visit our How To Fill A KONG Toy Guide.

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Can You Freeze A KONG Puppy Goodie Bone?

The Goodie Grippers™ can be filled with a suitable soft mixture and chilled or lightly frozen to create a longer-lasting activity.

For puppies new to frozen enrichment:

1. Begin with an unfrozen filling.
2. Progress to a chilled filling once your puppy understands the toy.
3. Try partial freezing before offering a fully frozen filling.
4. Keep the difficulty appropriate for your puppy's experience.

A toy that is too difficult may cause frustration, particularly for young puppies that are only beginning to learn how food-dispensing toys work.

See our Frozen KONG Recipes For Dogs for more enrichment ideas.

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Using The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone For Training

The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone can be included in positive, reward-based puppy routines.

Common uses include:

• Rewarding your puppy for choosing an appropriate chew toy.
• Providing a settling activity after exercise.
• Supporting supervised crate-training sessions.
• Encouraging short periods of independent play.
• Redirecting unwanted chewing.
• Providing an activity while visitors arrive.
• Creating a predictable quiet-time routine.
• Introducing puppies to problem-solving toys.

When redirecting chewing, calmly remove access to the inappropriate item and offer the Goodie Bone instead. Praise your puppy when they begin chewing their own toy.

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KONG Puppy Goodie Bone vs Traditional Puppy Chew Toys

The Goodie Bone is a practical choice for owners who want one puppy toy that combines chewing with food enrichment.

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Helping Redirect Unwanted Puppy Chewing

Puppies do not automatically understand which objects are acceptable to chew. They learn through consistency, supervision and positive reinforcement.

A simple redirection routine can include:

1. Keep shoes, electrical cords and tempting household objects out of reach.
2. Provide several suitable puppy toys.
3. Interrupt inappropriate chewing calmly.
4. Offer the KONG Puppy Goodie Bone.
5. Praise your puppy when they engage with their own toy.
6. Rotate toys regularly to maintain interest.

A filled Goodie Bone may be more rewarding than an empty household object because it combines chewing with the scent and taste of food.

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Choosing The Right Puppy Toy

The correct puppy toy should be large enough that it cannot be swallowed and suitable for your puppy's current chewing behaviour.

Consider:

• Your puppy's current mouth size.
• Your puppy's current body size.
• How strongly your puppy chews.
• Whether the puppy removes pieces from toys.
• The puppy's age and stage of development.
• Whether the toy remains suitable as the puppy grows.

Inspect all toys regularly and move to an appropriately sized or stronger adult KONG product when your puppy develops adult teeth or outgrows the Puppy range.

Read our KONG Size Guide Australia for more help choosing toys for your growing dog.

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How To Clean The KONG Puppy Goodie Bone

Clean the KONG Puppy Goodie Bone after food-based enrichment sessions to help remove leftover treats, pastes and softened food from the Goodie Grippers™.

1. Remove any remaining food or loose treat pieces.
2. Rinse the toy under warm water.
3. Soak it briefly if food has dried inside the openings.
4. Use a small brush to clean around the Goodie Grippers™.
5. Wash with warm soapy water when required.
6. Rinse thoroughly to remove soap residue.
7. Allow the toy to dry completely before storing or refilling.

Inspect the toy while cleaning. Replace it if it becomes cracked, split, excessively worn or develops loose pieces.

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KONG Puppy Goodie Bone Safety Information

• Choose a size suitable for your puppy's current mouth and body size.
• Supervise your puppy when introducing the toy.
• Inspect the toy before and after each use.
• Remove and replace damaged toys immediately.
• Do not allow the toy to become small enough to swallow.
• Use only puppy-safe treats and fillings.
• Count food used inside the toy as part of your puppy's daily intake.
• Introduce chilled or frozen enrichment gradually.
• Do not use peanut butter or other products containing xylitol.
• Reassess suitability as your puppy grows and develops stronger adult teeth.

No dog toy is indestructible. Suitability depends on the individual puppy's size, chewing behaviour and how the toy is used.

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KONG Puppy Goodie Bone vs KONG Puppy Toy

Many puppies benefit from having both styles available. Rotating different toy shapes and enrichment activities can help maintain interest and provide variety throughout the week.