I am a firm beleaver in Kongs ONLY while not home. Stuffed toys have string and stuffing. Breeze has chocked on the stuffing of her soft toys and I had to pull it out for her. She has also swolled blanket parts and got them in her belly, luckily she later threw them up. I don't think anything should be left with your dog or in reach of your dog but a kong when you aren't there. They will play with it.

Ashley