[nagdu] Labs that chew

Sun Nov 17 12:40:40 UTC 2013

What about a nice crate?

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> On Nov 17, 2013, at 3:58 AM, Stephanie  <naturelovingmom at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My Gypsy is a chewer. But, she tends to go for things she shouldn't, only at night. I do my best to put every thing away, but family members leave stuff out and she gets at it. I don't want to tie her down at night and was wondering if there are any other options?
> Steph
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Raven Tolliver <ravend729 at gmail.com>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Date: Sunday, November 17, 2013 6:50 pm
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew
> 
>> 
>> 
>> 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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>>>>> -------- Original message --------
>>>>> From: t21114 at optonline.net
>>>>> Date: 11/16/2013  7:00 PM  (GMT-06:00)
>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A List for Lab Guide Dog Users
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: William Vandervest
>>>>> Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:17 pm
>>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] A List for Lab Guide Dog Users
>>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"
>>>>> 
>>>>>> thats ok i want to know more about this list too :-)
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> There are none so blind as those who will not see
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> William and LD Lynard
>>>>>> 
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