[nagdu] Labs that chew

Stephanie naturelovingmom at gmail.com
Mon Nov 18 21:35:48 UTC 2013 

Ok how big are crates usually? I only have a small space in our room to work with. It just has a blanket that is her bed that Gypsy lies on. That's all the room i have.
Steph

----- Original Message -----
From: Star Gazer <pickrellrebecca at gmail.com>
To: "'Nagdu Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:31 am
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew

>
>
> I agree with Julie on the best thing isn't what we want it to be. 
> Stephanie, since you have little kids (I don't like sleeping with my door
> shut especially when mine isn't feeling well) I'd highly suggest a crate.
> Your dog will be contained, your stuff won't get destroyed and you will
> sleep better literally and figuratively.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 8:36 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew
> 
> What about shutting the door to the room your sleeping in?  Presumably it
> would be your bedroom and you'd have knowledge and control over what is left
> out.  I use a crate at night until I'm pretty confident my dog can handle
> being left out at night.  If I was wrong and he wasn't ready, it's back into
> the crate.  Monty was kind of horrible about chewing up stuff when he was
> younger.  Not only did I not enjoy trying to figure out how to reconstruct
> my couch cushions, it was dangerous for him.  I can understand wanting to
> give your dog freedom, but think about the costs.  Sometimes the best thing
> isn't what we want it to be.
> 
> Julie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephanie
> Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2013 2:58 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Labs that chew
> 
> 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>
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> 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 -----
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> > >> 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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