Monster Chewer

[Dbleichner]

I have a Boston/Lab mix that destroyed every last chew toy I have ever bought her.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on chew toys or other things that would keep her busy? So she stops chewing on the walls, floor trim and other household items.

Other Info:
She is exercised at least once a day. running with her until she or I get to tired to run anymore(usually it's me).

I take her to a dog park once a week and she runs until every last dog there is to tired to play anymore.

It's not that Bear has to much energy she just likes to chew.

Thanks,

DB

 

[lizzybeth727]

My favorite chews are knuckle bones and kongs (for your dog, only the black ones!).

But, most of the time, the walls, trim, etc. will be more exciting to chew on than chew toys.

Many chewing problems can be helped with some extra mental stimulation and management of the situation. Physical exercise is good, and important, but mental exercise, IMO, is even more important. I'd suggest feeding her meals in food dispensers (there are several different toys that will work, such as Buster Cubes and treatballs, but you can even use empty plastic bottles). Food dispensers enable your dog to work for his meal, and help give him an outlet for the scavenging drive that he has. Doing training sessions with him every day will also help him burn some mental energy; you could do some research on clicker training and start trying it with him.

Preventing the bad behavior from happening is also extremely important. If your dog is chewing on something he's not supposed to, it's because you're not supervising him enough. If he's doing it when you're not home, he needs to be restricted from rooms where he does it, or put in a crate while you're gone.

 

[bubbatd]

Boston and Lab ??? Wow !

 

[Dbleichner]

My favorite chews are knuckle bones and kongs (for your dog, only the black ones!).

But, most of the time, the walls, trim, etc. will be more exciting to chew on than chew toys.

Many chewing problems can be helped with some extra mental stimulation and management of the situation. Physical exercise is good, and important, but mental exercise, IMO, is even more important. I'd suggest feeding her meals in food dispensers (there are several different toys that will work, such as Buster Cubes and treatballs, but you can even use empty plastic bottles). Food dispensers enable your dog to work for his meal, and help give him an outlet for the scavenging drive that he has. Doing training sessions with him every day will also help him burn some mental energy; you could do some research on clicker training and start trying it with him.

Preventing the bad behavior from happening is also extremely important. If your dog is chewing on something he's not supposed to, it's because you're not supervising him enough. If he's doing it when you're not home, he needs to be restricted from rooms where he does it, or put in a crate while you're gone.

Thanks,

I had know idea that the kongs were color coded. I did try one of those toys were the dogs has to knock it with her nose to get a treat to fall out of a small hole in the top. Bear chewed a giant hole in one of the sides and got to the treats.

I want to try this toy called tug a jug but i don't know if it's any good.

 

[Dbleichner]

Boston and Lab ??? Wow !

I know the mother was the Boston terrier. She is a very beautiful dog but she is too smart for her own good sometimes. opcorn:

 

[MafiaPrincess]

I have a tug a jug. If your dog is that hardcore about chewing it may just chew the rope off..

 

[lizzybeth727]

Here's a recent thread about toys you should read:

http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89486

The Squirrel Dude mentioned in the thread might be a good option too, it's very hard rubber. One thing to keep in mind, though, is to supervise your dog with every toy you give him. If he starts to chew it up, just take it away and give it back later. Eventually he may learn not to chew up toys, but at any rate your toys will last longer that way.

 

[Baxter'smybaby]

http://www.healthypets.com/dchwbcnfls.html
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I have found this to hold up to Wilson's powerful chewing and jaws.
I don't think the tug a jug would stand up to chewing--but I use it to feed Baxter with --it makes him slow down when he eats. Here is a video of him eating.

also the squirrel dude

 

[Babyblue5290]

We actually got her a toy at walmart that is doing really well holding up to her! she loves it too! ^_^

 

[Dbleichner]

We have been spending a lot more time on training, it seems to be calming Bear down a lot. I just think she needed more mental stimulant.