Kong Company Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 29 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant disappointment with product durability and quality, noting items often failed quickly, sometimes within minutes or days, even for puppies or moderate chewers. People frequently reported toys falling apart, raising concerns about material being swallowed and potential safety hazards. Reviewers also found customer service unhelpful when seeking replacements for defective products, requiring receipts. However, some customers noted positive experiences with durability, particularly with specific heavy-duty toys or older product lines. These individuals found certain items exceptionally robust, withstanding extensive chewing over long periods and proving reliable for powerful dogs.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was very disappointed with the KONG Wubba Dog Toy. It was brand new, never previously used, and was completely torn and broken by my 9-year-old dog in about one hour on Christmas Day. This is no... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This pathetic company sells overpriced crap toys that fall apart in less then a week. The felt falls off with even a light chewer. What is the companies offer to rectify this issue. Have me drive 10 m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

kong customer service is not at all helpful. A kong dog kong ripped and luckily the dog did not swallow the part. Customer service has had the pictures sent but insist on a shop receipt for somethi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought the KONG 2-pack balls, small, with squeaker. KONG claims that this dog ball is durable along with the squeaker. The squeaker stopped working on the 3rd or 4th time we played with over a... See more


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed in the Kong products

We have brought 5 or 6 kong balls in the last year which our dog chewed them apart in 10 minutes after we gave it to her. She's an American Staffordshire Terrier and she's 11/2 year old. My grandson has 2 dogs the same as ours. He gets for his dogs all the time and said they are great but my dog chews them apart. We are very pissed. Thought they are indestructible?

March 20, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Kong Gyro Ball and poor customer service

Bought a Kong Gyro ball and a pack of two Kong balls for our dogs for xmas. The Gyro ball lasted 30 minutes only so I emailed Kong. Was basically told that only their rubber toys are guaranteed and ones made of a mix of plastic and rubber have NO guarantee. Nothing on packaging to say it wasn't wholly rubber. Looked like rubber and felt like rubber. Also told that I have a "tenacious chewer". Within a week both the balls also broken so replied to their email informing them of this and also quoting "fit for purpose". No reply whatsoever. The original Kong toys were great but it seems that now they are compromising on quality though certainly not on price! Won't be buying Kong again...very disappointed both with quality and also customer service.

December 25, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I bought 3 products from Kong

I bought 3 products from Kong . Not cheap. Had a fox last 6 weeks , a giraffe 3 weeks and a squirrel 3 hours. I politely emailed them to ask for a replacement. Was met with they are not guaranteed and a dog must be supervised. That’s their small print on their advertising.
Completely misleading. Funny how when you ask a company for help with a product you find out their true nature. They obviously don’t care about customer service. Would buy cheaper options and stay clear of these charlatans!

November 17, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

We had an issue with one of their squeaky tennis balls. We contacted Kong and the issue was dealt with professionally and efficiently. Thank you to the contact team at Kong.

Extremely happy with the outcome of this and would buy their toys again.

November 14, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Strong and durable! Thank you KONG

My labrador is very rough on his toys (everything is destroyed within a few minutes). His bone-shaped black rubber KONG, is his daily companion. My dog is 8 years old and we have had so far 2 replacements but they last for a good couple-3 years and these things are strong! Thank you KONG :)

January 20, 2023
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Problem solved

I had a problem with a Kong Ball that I bought for my puppy. After 10 minutes it was broken. So I decided to write to the Customer Care and they aswered in just one day. They explained me that the toy wasn't right for the needs of my puppy and advised me the right toy. Top service!

January 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A family member bought the kong gyro…

A family member bought the kong gyro for my french bulldog as a one year old gift I informed my family and friends that he is rough with his toys and to buy only good quality toys or so I thought they bought him the kong gyro and selected the size above required he was prepared with the gift and 15 minutes later it was destroyed and we had to physically remove a piece of plastic from his throat as he was chocking we contacted kong who basically said some dog are harder on toys than others and to supervise your dog playing with it and remove if getting rough just a cover statement who watches their dog play with it’s toys constantly for safe practice poor quality product and poor after care don’t waist your money

June 16, 2022
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