Some dogs nibble. Others, like Malinois, Pit Bulls, Shepherds and many Labs, treat every toy as a demolition project. If you've thrown away a pile of shredded plush, here's what to buy instead.
Look for these materials
- Dense nylon: very hard and long-lasting, great for dogs that grind and gnaw. SodaPup makes ours in the USA.
- Solid natural rubber: a little give, which is easier on teeth, and great for treat dispensers.
- Avoid for power chewers: plush, vinyl, thin rubber and rope toys that can be swallowed in strands.
Our favorite picks
- Ever Antler Nylon Chew Bone: antler shape without the splinter risk of real antler
- Magnum Can Toy: tough rubber you can stuff with treats
- Hockey Puck Bully Stick Holder: holds bully sticks so they last longer and can't be swallowed whole
- USA-K9 Grenade: a fun-shaped rubber treat dispenser
- Honey Bone Dental Tower: nylon with ridges for teeth cleaning
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Size up
A toy that's too small is a choking risk. Pick a size your dog can't fit completely in its mouth. If your dog is between sizes, go bigger.
Make toys more interesting
Dogs chew destructively when they're bored. Smear peanut butter into nylon grooves, freeze wet food inside rubber dispensers, and rotate toys every few days so they stay new.
Natural chews
Single-ingredient chews like bully sticks, beef trachea and collagen sticks satisfy the urge to chew with something edible. Always supervise.
Safety
No toy is truly indestructible. Inspect toys often and throw them out when pieces start breaking off. Supervise new toys until you know how your dog handles them.
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