[nagdu] Labs that chew

[Raven Tolliver]

Hi,
There is no such thing as an indestructible toy when it comes to dogs.
I have seen dogs chew through metal, and rip up all sorts of fabrics
that were supposedly doggy-proof. Your best bet is to put away toys
when you and your dog are done playing. Or, whenever you see your dog
chewing on something it shouldn't be, take away the toy immediately,
and provide a bone that is appropriate for chewing. This will teach
your dog what to chew on during times of boredom or
stress-alleviation.
When I first got the Golden Guy, he would strip tennis balls and chew
through thick rope toys. The destruction of tug toys occurred while I
would be preoccupied with visitors. He would get right down to
business and honker down on a toy and chew right through it and shred
that thing.
He is still a chewer, though he now chews on appropriate toys 9.5
times out of 10. I have about 5 different bones at all times, and they
are each a different flavor.
There is a gamut of different bones out there for dogs. Nylobone and
DuraChew make tough, long-lasting chew toys that seem to do well for
many dogs. Whatever bone you choose for your dog, monitor the first
couple chewing sessions to ensure that you haven't given your dog
something that can be destroyed in seconds or chewed into small,
hazardous pieces. I have seen dogs splinter nylobones, and crack them
right in two, so take precaution no matter what you choose.

On 11/17/13, Nicole Torcolini <ntorcolini at wavecable.com> wrote:
> Yes, try goughnuts. Lexia is a power chewer, and some of her toys are
> designated as tug only, meaning that, when we are done playing tug. Lexia
> did once finally manage to destroy one of the goughnut toys, but it took
> over a year. Also, she does not chew nearly as much as she used to.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of minh ha
> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 7:55 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew
>
> My girl is a power chewer as well, but she likes to destroy tug toys more
> than anything else as she is obsessed with playing tug. I recommend getting
> him a goughnut toy, either the doughnut shape or the stick. Those things
> are
> basically indestructible and if he does destroy it, it has a lifetime
> guarantee so you cans end it back to the company and they will replace it
> for you, free of charge.
>
> On 11/16/13, Mark J. Cadigan <kramc11 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I also have a power chewer. My dog is a GSD. I like to give him
>> antlers, and
>>
>> toys from west paw design. That's the only stuff he can't wreck.
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "bobetteandflint" <bobetteandflint at aol.com>
>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 10:22 PM
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew
>>
>>
>>> Any suggestions on how to deal with a new dog that chews up all his
>>> toys?
>>>
>>> What would be safe besides a nyla. bone? He likes toys and he even
>>> chewed
>>>
>>> up the hefty threded kong.
>>>
>>>
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>>> Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:17 pm
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Raven