(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best dog chew toys
We found 722 Reddit comments discussing the best dog chew toys. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 278 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
21. JW Pet Company Dogs iN Action Dog Toy, Large (Colors Vary)
- JW Chew Dog Toy: Made from safe rubber that's infused with vanilla extract this unique spiral toy is great for a game of tug or fetch Designed to withstand even the toughest puppy love
- Entertaining and Enriching: This enriching chew and tug toy helps keep your dog or puppy entertained and provides essential mental stimulation; The rubber material and shape makes this toy bouncy
- JW Pet Toy Collection: Designed especially for dogs, our full line of versatile and durable chew, tug, and fetch toys were made to meet the unique developmental needs of your dog
- Intelligent Designs, Happy Pets: JW Pet products are designed to improve the lives of pets and owners; Try our full line of dog treat dispensers, squeaker toys, brushes, interactive cat toys and more
- Just For Pets: Petmate makes a variety of pet products for dogs, cats, chickens, and other furry friends Check out our brands such as Aspen Pet, Arm & Hammer, Booda, Chuckit, and more
- Age range description: all life stages
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Specs:
Color | Blacks & Grays |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 3 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Large |
Weight | 3.29 Pounds |
Width | 10.25 Inches |
22. KONG, Tug Toy, Red, Natural Rubber, For Medium Dogs
Natural KONG Rubber stretches and recoils for long-lasting funIdeal for interactive games of tugComfortable grips make grabbing easy for you and your dogAvailable in three sizes: S, M and L
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 0.9 Inches |
Length | 12.7 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Medium |
Weight | 0.66 Pounds |
Width | 4.5 Inches |
23. Benebone Wishbone Durable Dog Chew Toy for Aggressive Chewers, Made in USA, Medium, Real Peanut Flavor
- DURABLE, LONG-LASTING – Super chewer? Bring it on. Benebones are tougher than real bones and last for weeks.
- REAL PEANUTS! – Dogs love peanut butter, so we use 100% REAL PEANUTS. Why go with the imitation stuff?
- EASY TO PICK UP AND CHEW – The Wishbone is curved for a paw-friendly grip so your pup can quickly grab it and get a good chew going. Think about it: dogs don’t have thumbs.
- USA MADE – We make and source everything in the USA.
- HAPPINESS, GUARANTEED – Have an issue? Want to chat? Reach out to us directly and you’ll get a real person whose sole job is to make you and your pup happy.
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Color | REAL Peanut |
Height | 1.5 Inches |
Length | 7 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Medium |
Weight | 0.3747858454 Pounds |
Width | 4.8 Inches |
24. PetSafe Busy Buddy Kibble Nibble Meal Dispensing Dog Toy, Small - PTY00-13739,purple
SLOW FEEDER: Great for dogs who eat too fast or need a little help managing their weight; toys hold up 3.5 cups of foodREDUCES STRESS: Treat dispensing toy gives your dog hours of playtimeMADE FOR HEAVY CHEWERS: Created for dogs who live and love to chewCUSTOMIZE TREAT DISPENSING: Patented Treat...
Specs:
Color | Purple |
Height | 5 Inches |
Length | 4 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Small |
Weight | 0.23 pounds |
Width | 4 Inches |
25. Benebone Dental Dog Chew Toy for Aggressive Chewers, Long Lasting, Made in USA, Medium, Real Bacon Flavor
DENTAL STIMULATION – The Dental Chew has stimulating ridges to keep those pearly whites clean.DURABLE, LONG-LASTING – Super chewer? Bring it on. Benebones are tougher than real bones and lasts for weeks.REAL BACON! – We use only 100% REAL BACON for flavor. Trust us, dogs can tell the differenc...
Specs:
Color | brown |
Height | 2 Inches |
Length | 6.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2021 |
Size | Medium |
Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
Width | 3.5 Inches |
26. Zanies Wood Interactive Puzzles Dog Toy
- Interactive puzzles is interactive dog toys designed to entertain canine brains
- A great way to focus pet attention
- Excellent outlet for energy
- Quality wooden design
- Measures 9-3/4-inch diameter
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Specs:
Color | brown |
Height | 2.8 Inches |
Length | 10 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 10 inches x 10 inches x 2.8 inches |
Weight | 2.42 Pounds |
Width | 10 Inches |
27. JW Pet Company Treat Pod for Dogs, Small
TREAT DISPENSING TOY: A unique dog treat dispensing toy that dogs instinctively respond to, the durable pods can be filled with treats, kibble, peanut butter or dog treat paste!TREAT DISPENSING DOG TOYS: For small, medium & large dogs. This chew toy features durable nylon rope at both ends for tug o...
Specs:
Height | 12 Inches |
Length | 5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 0.00110231131 Pounds |
Width | 1.5 Inches |
28. Outward Hound Kyjen 32056 Bottle Buddies Dog Plush Chew Toys Water Bottle, Large, Multicolor
Crunchy water bottle insideDura-Tuff inner liningReplaceable water bottle to keep on crunching10.5" L x 4" W x 3.5" HAvailable in 3 fun characters
Specs:
Color | Blacks & Grays |
Height | 12.25 Inches |
Length | 2.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Large |
Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
29. Nylabone Dura Chew Textured Toy, X-Large - Bacon Flavored Bone ( Standard Packaging )
Long lasting chew toy designed for powerful chewersBristles raised during chewing help clean teeth and control plaque and tartarPower chew satisfies the natural urge to chewChew toy for large dogs more than 50 poundsFlavored dog chew contains delicious bacon flavor dogs love
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 2.13 Inches |
Length | 7.63 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | XL/Souper (1 Count) |
Weight | 0.32 Pounds |
Width | 1.25 Inches |
30. goDog Puppy Tough Ball Pig Dog Toy with Chew Guard Technology
goDog Puppy Tough Ballz Pig with Chew Guard Technology Tough Plush Dog ToyFeatures Chew Guard Technology and double stitched seams to be tougher and last longer than standard plush toys…and we GUARANTEE IT!Features 5 fun squeakers - 1 grunter in the body and a squeaker in each footRound ball shape...
Specs:
Color | Pinks |
Height | 5 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Small |
Weight | 0.22 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
31. West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat Dispensing Dog Toy Puzzle – Interactive Chew Toys for Dogs – Dog Toy for Moderate Chewers, Fetch, Catch – Holds Kibble, Treats, Large, Aqua
DURABLE DOG CHEW TOYS FOR AGGRESSIVE CHEWERS: Keep your friendly Fido busy and entertained with this dog chew toy from West Paw that features hidden treats or kibble he must discover during play.INTERACTIVE CHEW TOYS FOR DOGS: If you have dog or playful pup who loves to gnaw and chew at home, safegu...
Specs:
Color | Aqua Blue |
Height | 4.330708657 Inches |
Length | 8.267716527 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Large |
Weight | 0.6393405598 pounds |
Width | 6.692913379 Inches |
32. Nylabone Classic Twin Pack Power Chew Flavored Durable Dog Chew Toy, Bacon|Chicken, 2 count, Giant
- MADE OF DURABLE NYLON - Long lasting dog chew toy challenges even the most aggressive chewers and discourages destructive chewing
- PROMOTES DOG DENTAL HEALTH - Ridges and nubs help prevent plaque and tartar buildup as dogs chew
- MADE IN THE USA - Dog chew toy is proudly made in the United States
- FOR LARGE DOGS - Size Large chew toy is intended for dogs up to 50 pounds
- SAVORY BACON & CHICKEN FLAVOR - Dog chew toy features an irresistible taste throughout that dogs love
- CHEW TOY DIMENSIONS: Out of package measures 7.75" long x 1.75 " wide x 1" high
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Specs:
Color | Multi-colored |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 10 Inches |
Number of items | 2 |
Size | Large/Giant (2 Count) |
Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
Width | 4.5 Inches |
33. Extreme Goodie Bone Large
- Power Chewing Dogs: The natural KONG Extreme black rubber formula is created to be tough and durable for power chewing dogs.
- Great For Stuffing: The stuffable KONG Extreme Goodie Bone is even more enticing when stuffed with KONG Easy Treat or Snacks. The patented Goodie Gripper holes are ideal for stuffing challenges.
- Mentally Stimulating: The Goodie Grippers extend the mind-occupying treat challenge and encourage interactive play.
- Toy Sizing: Medium made for dogs size 15-35 lbs (7-16 kg), Large made for dogs size 30-65 lbs (13-30 kg); Power Chewers increase one or two sizes or try KONG Extreme.
- Made in the USA. Globally Sourced Materials.
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Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 2.25196850164 Inches |
Length | 5.99999999388 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Large |
Weight | 0.8598028218 Pounds |
Width | 8.75196849501 Inches |
34. PetSafe Busy Buddy Magic Mushroom Dog Toy - Slow Feeder - Treat Dispenser
- SLOW FEEDER: Use instead of a traditional food bowl to slow down dogs who eat too fast toy will hold treats, snacks or up to 3 cups of kibble
- RELIEVES BOREDOM: Tips and rolls while randomly dispensing treats or kibble giving your pup long-lasting playtime
- CHALLENGES YOUR DOG: Adjustable dispenser lets you choose 4 levels of difficulty in accessing treats and kibble
- MADE FOR HEAVY CHEWERS: Built tough for dogs who love to chew; helps clean teeth
- EASY TO CLEAN: Dishwasher safe; use top rack for best results
- SMALL DOGS: Designed for dogs under 20 pounds
- Meal dispensing dog toy
- Randomly dispenses kibble as the toy is tipped, flipped and rolled to encourage dogs to work for their food
- For dogs under 20 lbs.
- Adjustable windows work with a variety of food options
- Prevents gulping and helps support weight management efforts
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Specs:
Height | 4.724409444 Inches |
Length | 3.93700787 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Small |
Weight | 0.3 Pounds |
Width | 3.93700787 Inches |
35. Bunny Blast Yucca Chew Toy
- All natural
- 100-Percent biodegradable
Features:
Specs:
Color | Original Version |
Height | 7 inches |
Length | 6 inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Standard |
Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
Width | 3.5 inches |
36. PetSafe Busy Buddy Barnacle - Dog Chew Toy - Treat Dispensing Dog Toys
STANDS UP TO HEAVY CHEWERS: This durable toy is built to handle heavy chewing and the 3 treat-dispensing chambers makes playtime last longerRELIEVES BOREDOM AND ANXIETY: Our patented Treat Meter randomly dispenses treats to keep your dog busy; the flexible prongs can be trimmed to increase the flow ...
Specs:
Color | Purple |
Height | 2.135 Inches |
Length | 6.125 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | XS |
Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Width | 4 Inches |
37. JW Pet Company Invincible Chains LD Double Dog Toy, Large (Colors Vary)
Solid natural resilient rubberTug, toss, fetch and chew toyLong-lasting dog toyTwo large seamless ringsmade without glueSuitable for medium and large breed dogs
Specs:
Color | Multi |
Height | 0.75 inches |
Length | 6 inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Large |
Weight | 0.68 pounds |
Width | 13 inches |
38. PetSafe Busy Buddy Waggle Treat Dispensing Dog Toy – Small, Medium/Large,Purple
- KEEPS PETS BUSY: The toy wags and dispenses treats to keep your pet playing for hours
- CHALLENGING FOR CHEWERS: Each end compresses to encourage chewing; helps keep teeth clean
- INTERACTIVE TREAT TOY: Our patented Treat Meter dispenses treats randomly while your dog plays with the toy; trim the prongs to make dry treats come out faster
- SAFE FOR YOUR PET: Durable construction is built to handle strong chewers; made of safe, non-toxic materials
- EASY TO CLEAN: Dishwasher safe; use top shelf for best results
- MEDIUM/LARGE DOGS: Designed for dogs weighing 25-65 pounds
- QUALITY GUARANTEED: PetSafe brand has been a trusted global leader in pet behavior, containment and lifestyle innovations for nearly 30 years; we help pets and their people live happy together.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Purple |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 3 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2006 |
Size | Medium/Large |
Weight | 0.4 Pounds |
Width | 7 Inches |
39. Premier Squirrel Dude Dog Toy, Small
- TOUGH CHEW TOY: Stands up to aggressive chewing and the fun bounce keeps dogs playing longer
- KEEPS BORED PETS BUSY: Our patented Treat Meter dispenses treats randomly while your dog plays; the flexible prongs can be trimmed to increase flow of treats
- TREAT STUFFER OPTIONS: Stuff with dry treats, cheese, peanut butter or kibble and mix it up
- SAFE FOR YOUR PET: This durable toy is made of safe, non-toxic materials
- EASY TO CLEAN: Top-shelf dishwasher safe
- SMALL DOGS: Designed for dogs 10-20 pounds
Features:
Specs:
Color | Purple |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 2 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2006 |
Size | Small |
Weight | 0.23 Pounds |
Width | 2 Inches |
40. Ethical Pets SPOT Play Strong "S" Bone | Dog Toys For Aggressive Chewers | Dog Chew Toy | Indestructible Dog Toys | Bone | Chew Toys For Aggressive Dogs | Interactive Dog Toy | Dog Chew Toys For Aggressive Chewers, 12-Inch, Multicolor, Model:54006
- AGGRESSIVE CHEWERS -These dog toys are made from a thermoplastic rubber (TPR) material.The TPR fuses elements of plastic and rubber for added durability and bounce.Flawlessly designed to perfection to help your adorable aggressive chewer chew on a heavy weight dog bone toy that can withstand his toughness.The TPR material allows the toy to float in water, so it can resist constant wear and tear indoors and outdoors.This virtually indestructible toy is perfect for large and giant aggressive dogs.
- HIDDEN TREATS - Strategically designed with a hollow center, this Play Strong Series Toy’s middle is the perfect place to secretly add some treats. Adding treats to your dogs chew toy will engage him more and motivate your fluffy friend to keep at it. The joy of finding those hidden gems will keep your pet coming back for more.
- HEALTH - This unique and strong “Play Strong” chewy toy will promote a healthy lifestyle for your dog. Exercise is crucial to a healthy way of living with the added benefit of weight-loss. Your dog will have hours of fun running around and chewing pleasure with this durable dog toys. Great for doggy weight-loss programs.
- GOOD ENTERTAINMENT - This”Play Strong” interactive dog toy will provide hours of fun for your dog. Your dog will look forward to and enjoy playing fetch with you. So, throw your dog a bone! This chewable toy can be extra fun when you hide treats for you furry kid in the hollow center. The bone is made out of material that floats and can be an added accessory to your dogs pool party! These boredom-busting toys are a great way for your dog to release energy, exercise and stay mentally stimulated.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 4.25 Inches |
Length | 14.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 12-Inch |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 1.88 Inches |
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Oh Lordy I have a ton...I'll try to categorize them...
Best for Puppies
These are all easy toys that dispense a lot of kibble with very little movement. Perfect for baby puppies or really low-confidence dogs. These can also be upgraded in difficulty later by stuffing them with wet food and freezing, or stuffing with a large, hard to extract treat (like a slice of lunchmeat).
Easy Rollers
These basically just dispense kibble by rolling. Not particularly complex, but good for the dog that prefers to solve puzzles by brute force.
Wobblers
These require a more finessed rolling motion to empty, so they're the next step up from just batting a toy around.
Complex Action Toys
These need movement in more than one direction (or very specific movement) to get kibble out of, which makes them pretty challenging.
Soothing, Low Energy Toys
Along with the stuff n' freeze toys, these are good for dogs on crate rest or who need some extra help relaxing before bed.
My dogs (and cats!) eat all their food out of puzzles so I am constantly on the lookout for new challenges! I'd be happy to provide more details on any of the toys I have, or buy and review any toys people have been wondering about :)
EDIT: btw this Jackson Galaxy Asteroid is my favorite cat puzzle toy. They really need to make one for dogs because it is kinda quirky with its bounciness and super quiet.
>My hands look like someone tossed me in a thorn bush.
This is a different issue. Biting is how your puppy wants to interact with you, chewing is to help with teething pain.
For the biting, This video is only 3 mins long & will teach you why they bite & how to fix it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT0nteyHI_M
Ok now chewing. Teething is pretty painful, and for a dog there are 2 ways to ease the pain, Cold & pressure. The pressure to the teeth is what reliefs pain & is why puppy's become such frantic chewers.
Think of being massively in pain, opening your medicine cabinet and grabbing one of every pill that might help resolve it. That's what your puppy is doing, except instead of pills its your furniture & belongings.
So to help your puppies pain relief, give him things that are easy to fit inside of his mouth to reach the back teeth, and things that he can really sink his teeth into.
Heres what I've used personally,
Kong rubber toys :
[ Bone ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Goodie-Bone-Dog/dp/B0115C7BL2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491011147&sr=8-1&keywords=kong%2Bbone&th=1)
[ Frisbee ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Flyer-Dog-Toy-Large/dp/B000BRTADK/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491011205&sr=1-1&keywords=frisbee)
[ Kong ] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Dog-Toy-Large/dp/B0002AR0II/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491011238&sr=1-4&keywords=kong&th=1)
The above toys are great and long lasting. The nice thing about the kong & kong bone is they can be filled with food and frozen. This gives additional pain relief & more interest in the toy. We use peanut butter.
The frisbee is awesome, its softer then kongs and has a lip that they can use to get behind teeth. Its also great for fetch & tug. I've used one for tug with a full grown lab. It didnt rip at all.
Other toys :
[Rope ball] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nuts-Knots-Ball-Extra-Large/dp/B003TL3YM8/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491011557&sr=1-5&keywords=rope+ball)
[Teddy bear] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Knots-Medium-Large-Colors/dp/B014JZKVCS/ref=pd_lpo_199_bs_lp_tr_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=1RVKHA4CCB5FY2AGAQJH&th=1)
[Stick thing] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/West-Paw-Design-Zogoflex-Hurley/dp/B004A7X21I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491011862&sr=1-1&keywords=Zogoflex)
[Busy buddy] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/PetSafe-Busy-Buddy-Ultra-Stratos/dp/B00YHPNS8U/ref=sr_1_3?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491012072&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=Busy+Buddy&psc=1)
[fill with water and freeze melon] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosewood-Watermelon-BioSafe-Dog-Toy/dp/B00M1WYUCE/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491012124&sr=1-2&keywords=Watermelon)
[Duck and giraffe rope toys] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/wangstar-Cotton-Clearing-Animal-Giraffe/dp/B01MYZ94VH/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1491012244&sr=1-1&keywords=duck+and+giraffe+rope)
We got the above and they can all be frozen apart from the stick & busy buddy. We've also found this selection to give variety in what shes chewing, which is important as dogs quickly get bored of a chew if its not providing enough relief or interest.
Dog Food items :
[Meat filled bone] (http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/pets/angus-filled-liver-bone)
[Pork roll] (http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/hollings-pork-roll-dog-treat)
[Beef hide] (http://www.petsathome.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/pets/hollings-beef-hide-dog-treat-small)
[Pigs ear] (http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/hollings-pig-ear-dog-treat-regular)
The hide rolls ( pork n beef) are my best finds to date. They are hard but soften with chewing, my dog uses them for both chewing on back teeth and pulling apart with front teeth, and they last for days ( 4mo husky chewing is pretty intense so days is high praise ). Meat filled bones are ok-ish, they are a hit n miss depending on the fillings. I'm probably not going to get another one as I think buying a chicken or beef based filling for a kong would be better. They do require super vision. Pig ears are fantastic for the same reason as the rolls, although they only last an hour or two.
Pet safe household food :
Carrots : Great from the fridge, cold and crunchy gives great relief. and they are good for the pooch too. Dont freeze fresh carrots turn to messy mush when they thaw out. I'm talking from experience -.-
Sweet potatoes : peel and give. They have great vitamins for your pooch, are crunchy and tasty from the fridge. Do not use normal potatoes, they are not safe.
Frozen peas : Good pain relief, but be careful as access can cause a laxative effect. Use more as a treat then a chew.
Fresh and frozen broccoli : crunchy and super healthy
Bones : Only do this if you have trained against resource guarding. I give my pooch meat bones to pick, then take the bone away when the meats gone. Cooked bones are dangerous as they splinter, so supervision must be given the entire time. Chicken bones & other small bones are a hell no. For example I gave her a leg of lamb bone recently, she picked it for the meat then i took it away.
Homemade toys :
T-shirt rope :
When my pups front teeth where coming through, she found a lot of her toys too hard to play with. So i made a rope toy out of an old tshirt. I basically cut one side of the tshirt, then cut it into 3 strips. Then I platted it. This is great as its super soft, and strechy.
Heres a video guide to making a more elaborate one then I did :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXbS-XIa-CQ
Frozen rag :
I actually used left over t-shirt for this. Simply soak a piece of cloth or a rag, and freeze it. Makes a great fun chew.
Sock and bottle :
A 500ml empty coke bottle, with the lid on, in a sock, Tied up. The sock stops them ripping up the plastic bottle and hurting themselves, and the bottle is fun for them due to the crunchy noise it makes.
It's important to mention, never give your dog more then 2-3 toys at a time. Or they will learn its ok to chew on everything.
I've posted this before, and it's a great list! Originally posted by u/manatee1010 and I have tried several:
I keep this list of brain toy links handy to send to friends who get dogs. It's getting pretty long...
Toys that get stuffed with food and frozen:
Kibble dispensing toys, hard material (good for carpeted areas)
Kibble dispensing toys, soft material (good for hardwood/tile/laminate)
Time-release kibble dispensing toys (good for work days)
Lastly, there are also these two that I haven’t tried yet, so I’m not positive how to classify…
ETA: If you have any others you like (or don't like) that I've left off this list, please chime in!
My dog figured out a clever way to get more treats... He has a specific treat toy that he brings over to me to fill every so often. He brings it over, gently places it next to me or in my hand and just...waits. He's usually pretty good about only doing it once or twice a day, so I don't mind (he has trained me well). I didn't teach him to do it, but I've started using his new ability to get him to bring things to me- whether it be something he stole, something I dropped, or a certain toy. Now, I can point at the toy/thing and ask him to bring it to me. He's actually getting pretty good at it!
The toy is this one, if anyone is interested. It's the best for giving him treats or a few pieces of kibble and having him entertain himself for a little while. It's super durable- my dog is a big chewer and he has had the same one since he was a puppy (he's 2 now).
You are doing a great job so far but it sounds like you need more of you time. A dog does get easier. Since I don't think daycare is going to be an option... here are great options that can still give you a tired puppy. Also, 15mins of obedience training is also good for helping to tire them out.
Interactive toys help BIG TIME! I don't know what I would have done without them! My husky is food oriented so these are great. They were really nice when she was a puppy cause I was able to get a break in! Here are my favs:
https://www.amazon.ca/JW-Pet-Company-Hol-ee-Treat/dp/B007R6BM1G/ref=sr_1_50?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467050903&sr=1-50
https://www.amazon.ca/JW-Pet-Company-Treat-Small/dp/B007ZQZG6U/ref=sr_1_96?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1467050991&sr=1-96
http://www.dog.com/item/jw-pet-treat-tower-treat-dispensing-dog-toy/403452/
And of course stuffed Kongs (freeze them with peanut butter or cheese, etc).
And remember, you don't need to use dog treats. You could use their dog food. You can also buy the bones with the marrow in the middle and once the marrow is gone... take a butter knife and put peanut butter in the middle.
Everyone so far has already recommended exercise, which I also recommend. Some people said mental exercise as well, which can wear her out and keep her busy. So, I'm throwing in food toys that make her work for her food (which I'm assuming you probably just pour kibble in a bowl) which can add some more exercise, both physical and mental. Kongs (which are actually not a personal favorite of mine) for when you leave are great. Freeze them and they are harder to get food from. I personally love IQ balls which are perfect spheres and make dogs more or less run around the house after the toy (my guys normally are panting after working to get all the food out). Here are some others since it is a good thing to switch it up and keep her thinking, not just use the same toy over and over (because that would be boring):
PetSafe Tug-A-Jug
PetSafe Egg thing
PetSafe Mushroom thing
Kong Satellite
Kong Wobbler
And in the event you are like "I'M POOR, I CANNOT AFFORD ALL OF THOSE." You can also get a 2 liter bottle and cut holes in it big enough for her to get food out of but not too easily. Also, the mushroom toy has pretty small holes so it isn't easy for bigger kibble (or dog treats), so you might forgo that one. Those are just the ones I own.
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Spot Play Strong - They'll get through them, but it takes longer than most toys. Wren's last many months.
Chuck-It Max Glow Ball - I don't know if she'll like this one as much since she isn't into fetch, but Wren's FAVORITE toy is Chuck-It Max Glow Ball. It's flexible, so it's not for chewing per say, more for mooshing in the mouth or throwing, but I've never met a dog who makes a dent for months. Bought as gifts for many family members with all kinds of dogs, every single one now raves about it. Must be Max Glow, not LED. Also great for playing in the dark, just shine it with a flashlight for a minute first.
Mammoth Tire Toys - Just awesome. Again, they'll get through them, but it take a long time.
As others said, also Wren approved:
West Paw Bumi - Overall lifetime favorite second to Glow Ball
Kong - The texture isn't Wren's fave chewing texture, but they hold up wonderfully. A little peanut butter makes it a hit
Frozen Raw Bones - Any bone does come with potential dangers. Dogs can break teeth, especially little dogs, or if they are a crazy strong enough dog where they can break off pieces, if they would eat them, this isn't for you. NEVER FEED ANY KIND OF COOKED BONE. Any bone that is not frozen/refrigerated is probably cooked. ALWAYS SUPERVISE. I like this brand for Wren. Ask your vet what they think for your dog.
If she's only 6 months, there's a good chance she's still teething and just like babies they need to chew. But as puppies they also have a hard drive to destroy.
My Australian Cattle Dog is 7 months and is a CRAZY chewer. We even had a similar thing where in three days we lost about 9 toys to his insane jaws. Rubber toys are great, I was recommended these and so far (few weeks) he hasn't torn through one.
Anything by KONG is good. Good strong rubber. Bully sticks are GREAT. Some people will tell you bones and antlers are great too, my guy just doesn't give two poops about his antler.
As for clothes, blankets, wires. Dogs just seem to love these things., mostly because they smell like us. Basically you have to distract them with something better. You have to be vigilant (cant tell you how many of my SO's underwears he's destroyed!).
Look into some positive re-enforcement vids on youtube to help deter your dog from doing bad things. For example, you catch her with something bad in her mouth distract with a better toy and reward her behavior for choosing that toy.
Its tough. But in the end it'll work out. Good luck
EDIT: There are a series of Dog toys called "TOUGH TOYS" that boast their own tough level on a scale of 1-10, with ten being the toughest. Got my boy a level 9 and he ate the thing in two days. so take those with a grain of salt.
Congratulations on your new pup! I'm actually in the same crate training boat — ours always removes his high-value treats when it's an option, and when he's closed in the crate he rarely touches them. I'm interested to see what others have to say, but I did have an answer for you about the chews!
Our pup also loves the Earth Animal No-Hides. We got him a 7" salmon one and it lasted for almost 2 weeks! While the material they're made out of is mostly digestible (unlike rawhide), they're still able to rip off large bits of the chew once it begins to break down. I totally recommend them for supervised use, but I don't like chews like that for crate training due to the risk of choking.
For crate chews, we use Nylabones (not pup's fave), Benebones (well-received), and Elk Antlers (he's OBSESSED with these). As these get worn down we'll probably have to replace them if he's able to pull large chunks off, but for now they're rather durable and keep this anxious mama from worrying about something terrible happening!
We also have one of these (basically a smaller-brand Kong that our local pet store carries) which we stuff with treats and PB, but ONLY when we have to close him in the crate. If he tries to wait and eat it after we let him back out (which is most of the time) we take it and put it in the freezer until the next time he goes up. That way he has open access to his chews to keep him occupied, but the super special PB is reserved only for crating times. There might be a better way to do this which is why I'll be following this thread, but it seemed like by removing the peanut butter toy from the crate, he was getting rewarded more for leaving the crate than staying in it.
Anyway, hope this helps, and best of luck :)
only here for dog advice, sadly:
I have a boxer and a pit bull, both under 2--and both little balls of energy. My hip/back pain has made it so I can't walk both of them at the same time (and sometimes so that I can't walk one of them...).
My FIL comes once a week to do their walk (when both my husband and I were working, he came on days where the dogs would be alone for more than 6 hours for an hour long walk with them).
My in-laws also gifted us a package at the doggy daycare that they go to, and we drop them off for a 12 hour day about once every other week (this has helped because it exhausts them for like 3 days, and they really work on training the pups when they are there).
We have experimented with A LOT of toys, and mine can destroy just about anything. I think this is the toy that we have that they LOVE. We don't ever really put treats in it, but it quietly squeaks and for whatever reason, they can't rip it apart. Our pitty loves these and we do put treats in it occasionally, but she just loves the way it bounces and our boxer will pretty much play with anything. this brand has been one of the most indestructible for our dogs---they can play with them for a couple of months before we have to take them away for supervised play only.
Hope this helps with the pups!
I'm in a similar boat (except I've got more advance notice) and have been finding the Digital Dog Training Textbook linked-to in the sidebar to be invaluable. Highly recommend. It's a little oddly laid out and it repeats itself itself but—as it says—you're really training yourself how to train the pup, so the reinforcement works (at least for me).
Their shopping list (oddly-formatted, watch out) includes:
(All links non-affiliate, just tryna be helpful :)
Also, I saw this recommended somewhere. I have used a similar product for our cats and it's fucking magic, so if you're concerned your pup might be stressed, I highly recommend.
^† above, /u/caffeinatedlackey recommends against these until older
My 9 month old puppy loves his benebone (http://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Wishbone-Chew/dp/B00CPDWT2M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411690320&sr=8-1&keywords=benebone). I just got him his third one a few days ago. There's two flavors, bacon and peanut butter (http://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Peanut-Butter-Flavored-Wishbone/dp/B00IK243R6/ref=pd_sbs_petsupplies_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1WFNGHN8B9FBJXC180JX), but my dog likes his bacon flavored benebone so much that I'm worried that he won't like the peanut butter one, so I haven't purchased that one for him. These last for a pretty long time. When he was a very young puppy, it lasted 3-4 months. His second one lasted 2 months. He used to spend 30 minutes to an hour chewing on it, but this has tapered off slightly.
I've bought him lots of chew toys, like a couple of different nylabones, an elk antler, bully sticks, etc. He chews on his elk antler once in a blue moon. He likes bully sticks, but can finish a 12" one in about 20 minutes, which is way too expensive for me. He never really liked his nylabones, especially the ones that are original flavored. Benebones are a lot like nylabones (they're both made of nylon), but the wishbone shape makes it easy to hold and it smells pretty strongly of bacon, which I think is why my dog likes it so much.
My husband and I took his family dogs (mini schnauzers) who had been trained out of playing with toys because they couldn't distinguish between their own toys and the grandkids' toys. One of them was never really into toys, but one of them had loved them previously so we bought her toys that she played with "in secret" (she would pop up in the front window with a toy in her mouth when we were coming home or leaving the house). You can try leaving the toys around and seeing if they move?
Both of these dogs LOVED puzzle toys with treats. Brody (who was never into playing with toys or balls) loses her mind for a kong toy or a food ball or a sliding puzzle toy. Most of these we fill with a mixture of regular kibble and treats as a way to combine meal time and play time.
Here are some house favorites:
https://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Chess-Game-Level-3/dp/B003X19R7U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524684827&sr=8-1&keywords=dog+chess
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-PW1-Wobbler-Large/dp/B003ALMW0M/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1524684854&sr=1-2&keywords=kong+wobbler
https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Buddy-Twist-Treat-Medium/dp/B0002I0RMG/ref=pd_sim_199_39?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0002I0RMG&pd_rd_r=N85DG8WFA0EGG7X8AKDJ&pd_rd_w=t3Rhe&pd_rd_wg=wI3Rm&psc=1&refRID=N85DG8WFA0EGG7X8AKDJ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ULTT44/ref=twister_B004AHKW5W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Man's best friend is my rabbit Oreo! He would love love love this to chew on.
Trick training is amazing to wear out your dog's brain and you can make major progress in as little as two 10 minute sessions a day. Check out Kyra Sundance's books:
101 Dog Tricks
10 Minute Dog Training Games
101 Ways to do More With Your Dog
Kyra runs the Do More With Your Dog website which is an easy way to earn titles with your dog by doing tricks. At the lower levels anyone can sign off as witness to your dog's tricks to earn the titles so you don't have to be in a class or anything (though classes are fun and the DMWYD website has resources to find local trainers)
You can also check out brain engaging toys such as these (NOTE these toys should be used with supervision so your dog doesn't eat the toy!)
-Ethical Pet Seek-A-Treat Shuffle Bone Dog Puzzle
-Ethical Pet Seek-A-Treat Flip 'N Flap Dog Puzzle
-Nina Ottosson Plastic Dog Brick Interactive Interactive Doy Toy Puzzle for Dogs, Plastic
-Nina Ottosson Dog Casino Interactive Doy Toy Puzzle for Dogs, Wood
Really any toy by Nina Ottosson is a good choice.
Enrichment can also be as easy as not feeding your dog out of a bowl. Try these (can be used with less direct supervision)
-Nina Ottosson Dog Treat Maze
-Kong Wobbler
And my dogs have constant access to these chewies (i leave these in their crates as well as long as they don't chew them down small enough to be choking risks).
-Nylabone
-Busy Buddy Treat Holding Bone
-Busy Buddy Jack
-Refills for the above Busy Buddy bones
-Busy Buddy for extreme chewers
Maybe he likes puzzle toys? My mom's poodle couldn't care less for most "traditional dog toys", but loves her treat ball and puzzles. Like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Zanies-Wood-Interactive-Puzzles-Dog/dp/B003DQJQ1C
If he's big on treats, that could be a good solution.
Hi! I have a big softy German Shepherd named Jack, who also loves to destroy everything. He ate my couch! Yes, while I was at the grocery store, he ate the cushions off of my sectional sofa. He also ate a glass butter dish to get to the butter. Always while I'm at the grocery store! There was blood everywhere. My vet told me he was okay, tongues bleed a lot, and just asked how much butter he ate :| he has gotten to my shoes, my daughter's plastic chairs, lots of stuffed animals, the list goes on and on! He has mellowed out a lot now, but he can go to town on some toys!
I'm not sure how big your dog is, but how about some antlers?
This is an add on, but it has lasted a few months now for Jack. He has the dinosaur pictured.
Jack has a few balls in this style and they have lasted for forever! He loves them! They also have a similar one at target in their bins for around $5. This is another toy made from the same stuff.
He has also had this shark and a few others made like this and they last at least a couple weeks before he starts tearing their limbs off.
I have this or a Kong toy on my wish list for him :)
Kongs are the classic and depending on her chewing style/strength you can get super tough ones or special blue ones that show up on x rays. PetSafe company makes more a difficult Barnicle one that is pretty highly rated also.
Most tough rubber ones should be fine as long as they are big enough that she can't possibly try to swallow it or rip off chunks. Also make sure they have a second safety hole in it. The hole prevents a vacuum forming and getting her tongue stuck in it or it stuck in her mouth. A bigger toy is better than a smaller one. Here is a great video about getting your dog to love kongs and similar chew toys.
Just remember to watch her closely the first few times to make sure she is not destroying it to get at the food. We want chewing not destruction.
We can't give our pit mix anything with stitching because in a matter of minutes she strips it and we can't leave her alone with rope toys because she undoes the knots and eats as many strings as she can. But she craves soft toys.
Besides the usual black kongs and durable nylabones, we have found that she does well with JW Pet Company rubber toys. New favorites are the 8 Inch Hol-ee Roller and the Large Double Invincible Chains.
I did not expect them to last but after a month and a half of heavy chewing and tugging, they are still going strong. And although they are rubber, they fulfill her desire for a softer toy.
While not a huge help, it can be good to give dogs in this situation more mental stimulation. Giving them their meals in treat dispensing toys like this one can give them something to do while you are gone. My dog loves to get his kibble out of this instead of a bowl.
Also, when my dog is dying for attention and I can't give it to him (despite hours of walks everyday), I hide toys for him and this pleases him greatly while getting him to stop staring that border collie stare.
If y'all have a treadmill, you should totally try to get the dog on it! We had a super high energy foster dog and she just loved to run for the sake of running. Luckily I lived by a hardly used bike path at the time and could just bike with her but we always thought she would enjoy a treadmill in the winter.
I'd suggest a couple of things:
Those were the two biggest things that helped me settle my puppy down in her crate. We still have issues occasionally (weekends tend to throw her off) but for the most part, she is pretty well behaved in her crate.
My GSD has really low toy drive, but he does have a few favorites. Here are my 5:
West Paw Zisc. Not a favorite in this house, but Bruno periodically goes through Frisbee phases and this is our go-to because it glows in the dark.EDIT: if we're counting chew toys, #5 better be a bully stick. Those are critical.I've also had great luck with this particular bone: Ethical Pets Play Strong Virtually Indestructible Rubber S" Dog Bone Toy, 12-Inch Dog chew Toy. The curved shape seems to prevent him from getting a really good angle to pin the thing down and destroy it, it's lasted far longer than most of his toys.
Congrats on going back to school! I, too, am returning to school next month... Eep!
My puppy likes to tear things up (she's about 14-15 pounds, full grown), but these toys keep her interest even after she gets the stuffing out... They have a few different variations, but her current one of these is decimated. I highly recommend you try them out for your new puppy, too! (Do you know what breed your puppy is, or just mixed?)
I received a benebone chew toy for my dogs and they love it. They are small dogs (17lbs and 14lbs) but they have had them since October and are still going strong.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014JXJ2S4/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1484450823&sr=8-4&keywords=benebone
They have this kind and another wishbone shaped one, haven't tried the wishbone but it has a lot of good reviews on Amazon.
I have read some reports of dogs breaking their teeth on Nylabones, and they have never been our dogs' favorite thing anyway, so here are some alternate ideas for ya:
Have fun!
There are plenty of indestructible toys... you’re going to have to find out for yourself whether your dog actually wants to play with them.
In no particular order, we have used:
The more darker golden is Lola, she is 4 years old! The younger light color is Odis, this little monster is 7 months old! He's high energy. For toys, for these two. Ropes seem to work. These are all Canadian prices and on the Canadian Amazon
https://www.amazon.ca/Benebone-Wishbone-Durable-Aggressive-Chewers/dp/B00IK243R6/ref=mp_s_a_1_21?hvadid=74766848054309&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvqmt=e&keywords=dog+toys&qid=1570538665&sr=8-21
https://www.amazon.ca/JW-Pet-Company-Chompion-Middleweight/dp/B0002DJWS6/ref=mp_s_a_1_123?hvadid=74766848054309&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvqmt=e&keywords=dog+toys&qid=1570538806&sr=8-123
https://www.amazon.ca/Dogit-Striped-Cotton-Spiral-18-Inch/dp/B001B7U0C4/ref=mp_s_a_1_194?hvadid=74766848054309&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvqmt=e&keywords=dog+toys&qid=1570538881&sr=8-194
Puppies will like to chew on everything because of the teeth are coming in and they hurt. Anything tough should help. My pups like sticks from the yard😂. If they help then hey, why not.
My dog loves waterbottles too but they seem to cut up her gums occasionally, also I've seen her swallow little jagged bits of plastic a few times.
So I found something like this in the clearance bin at Petco:
http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP02200-Bottle-Buddies-Crunch/dp/B0024EG6A8
I bought ~10 of them and they work great! it has a little hair tie sphincter to keep the water bottle in and she can chew away without hurting herself.
The sock puppet part seems to last about ~60 days before it gets grody and I replace it, I normally change out the water bottle inside it twice a week.
Hi there! Besides the Kong (classic), we like to use a JW Pet ball with a treat shoved in there - something big enough that it doesn't come out no matter how much ball-rolling puppy does. Their treat bone pod thing is also great. There's lots of stuff out there, just depends on your dog's preferences!
My 7mo puppy also isn't always super excited by kibble (he has weeks where he inhales everything in 10 seconds and then weeks when it's like pulling teeth getting him to eat). We got him this puzzle feeder, which can hold a half cup of kibble, and he goes wild for it. Also he has one of those kibble-dispensing balls which he used to love rolling around when he was younger (not sure why he's not into it lately. Maybe because he prefers the puzzle toy). Hope this helps your lil buddy!
We have the full buffet of chew toys - shin bones, various nylabones, deer antlers, and the most recent addition, a water buffalo horn.
Our lab goes back and forth in her chewing habits and seems to like the variety. The latest fav is an x-large bacon Nylabone. It's getting a lot of attention.
Anyone got recommendations for an 80lb heavy chewer? We like to keep things interesting for her.
This is by far my dogs favorite toy
He LOVES to thrash it about, chew it, toss it in the air and run around the house with it. He will play by himself with it too. We call it his DNA toy. EDIT: We have the large size
Here are some pics He is a 23lb dog.
For treats, a Kong Extreme It is about to fall apart, but it took it about 5 or 6 years to get to that state. Nothing else has remotely lasted that long. Presumably the Goodie Bone that is made out of the same stuff would be just as durable, but I don't know because my guy does not like bone/chew toys like that.
As for other toys, the best I have found are the Tuffy ones. They do get destroyed, but it takes about a month to get to that point. Just avoid ones like the Alien that have mouths that cut in. That is a real weak point and my guy knew this and would rip em up pretty quick. Turn the whole thing inside out through that little hole there.
Big ropes also work pretty well. They get destroyed too, but it takes a few months. My guy loves to play tug of war with them.
My dog is obsessed with this water bottle toy from walmart. It's a plush toy that you stick a water bottle in. The best part is once the water bottle is smashed up, you just replace it! No stuffing or anything it is great and was less than 5 bucks. Easily one of her longest lasting toys. Here's a similar one on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0024EG6A8?pc_redir=1406842765&robot_redir=1
Hello peons. My name is [Echo] (http://i.imgur.com/nPcjC0R.jpg). I am an evil genius, consumer of the Wii remotes, and Master of the Universe (particularly all things chewy). I will kill you with [cuteness] (http://i.imgur.com/MEPj9O3.jpg).
This is my chief minion, [Tucker] (http://i.imgur.com/GexQ74U.jpg), who is only really good for fetching me toys. I recently lost my other minion [Nanook] (http://i.imgur.com/B8npJOw.jpg) as one of the silly human minions took him back to Sweden with her... Those silly human minions are never following orders.
My new orders are as follows. I would like [this item] (http://www.amazon.com/KONG-Tugga-Wubba-Large-Colors/dp/B003LSU0SA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2WE7NVT4WQQRX&coliid=I1UDKT7EUT4YE6) brought to me on a silver platter. I may even decide to be nice and allow Tucker to look at it longingly.
I want Hanners and Viktor to be my new minions. Wait... I mean, I want to be friends with Hanners and Viktor! I want to spend the day with both Hanners and Viktor as they shall be my minions and I shall call them minions and love them as minions.
Edit: Oh... and if I had to pick a toy for my new minions it would be [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Kong-Tug-Toy-16-In/dp/B000FEN1NO/ref=wl_it_dp_v_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=104U4BNZ4A11J&coliid=IVRHKX5D45BD0) for Hanners and [this] (http://www.amazon.com/Ethical-A-Door-Able-Octopus-Rattle-Cat/dp/B0002DJ79A/ref=wl_it_dp_v_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=104U4BNZ4A11J&coliid=I2V3X3AZT43WEF) for Viktor!
Wood Treat Puzzles like the ones Zanie's, Ethical Pets, and Nina Ottosson make are all ones my pit likes. Since they're made of wood they'll last a while. Also the Premier Tug-a-Jug has kept him guessing for 2 weeks now.
If you can wrap the bottle in a fabric thick enough, it'll be like any regular stuffed animal, just stuffed with a water bottle instead. As with any toy, supervision is required, yadda yadda yadda. Make sure to take off caps and the remaining ring, labels, etc.
Plenty of retailers caught up with this and started selling them. IE: http://www.amazon.com/Kyjen-PP02200-Bottle-Buddies-Crunch/dp/B0024EG6A8
You can also try crinkly toys. Bark box had one on their september box that my dog went nuts over, it was a flag that said "pawxford". Petsmart also has some halloween toys that crinkle as well as some in their bargain bins. They're also my dog's favorite kind of toy.
They use the bricks (bunny safe) for a perch when they want a higher vantage point for surveying their area. I used to buy apple sticks for them to chew but they seem to like wooden dowels more (pine or poplar). We mount those on the bottom of the hutch so they don't move around so much when they chew them. The toys I got mostly from the house rabbit society but you can get the rolling wood one from amazon as well: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004TS23RW/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/180-1974768-4296220
This looks like a really good list. From my personal experience, Kong toys are your best bets, because Shibas are obsessive chewers sometimes, and most soft toys are just decapitated by the end of the day. Get a hard but size-appropriate chew toy for them to scratch their teeth, like this one.
My dog couldn't care less about her Kong without tasty things in it, but does really like this flavored bone thing. The medium size lasts six months ish. I think she likes it because it's flavored with real bacon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tFzSAb010CA32
My dogs love this toy! I just put kibble in it and it takes them a while to forage it out. One of them will actually bring it to me to fill up... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007ZQZG6U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1. I think it requires some brain power rather than brawn, which wears them out as well.
My Doberman as well as my parent's each have one of thease, love them, and are quite durable.
KONG Tug Toy Dog Toy, Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FEN1NO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1qGaAb6M1BV2M
Two observations:
Buy a Nylabone, observe his behaviour, and investigate option 2 should giving him a safe outlet not curb his ingestion of foreign objects.
Maybe not everyone's preference, but my pup loves these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GQ80TQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
As the owner of a working line GSD, this problem is familiar to me. I train something, then train away the dog gaming the system. (then deal with the dog checking for treats before she decides if she's going to be stubborn about something).
I also own a dog that is capable of opening most doors unless they're locked. She started with paddle handles, but can even open a round handle or sliding glass door now.
I bought some puzzle toys that took, about 3 minutes.
She's also a food ninja. She can get treats virtually anywhere in the kitchen unless they're securely closed up, and I'm not even sure how that happens.
I've got her canine good citizen and am working on some basic scent training, but I have no doubt she could master much of it with really dedicated training.
I'm still searching, but if nothing comes up, I've found a few with at least a similar shape.
JW Pet Company Dogs iN Action Dog Toy, Large (Colors Vary) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DJXGW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_eKHsDbXJJED4S
I bought 2 of THESE. I put some plain yoghurt in the bottom, then treats and kibble, the fingers hold them well. I stuff cheese in the side hole. more yoghurt to block off the top - and freeze it.
Takes my dogs over 20 minutes or empty them. These are AWESOME and can hold quite a bit.
You could even put half her meal in this frozen to occupy and feed her at the same time.
I bought the large one (lime green) as my 2 dogs are bigger.
We have an 8 month old hound/staffy mix and she is a power chewer. We got her a [benebone](https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Dental-Chew/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=sr_1_4?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1482158285&sr=1-4&keywords=benebone0 and [bully sticks] (https://www.amazon.com/Odor-Free-12-inch-Bully-Sticks-Best/dp/B01FI57ZG8/ref=sr_1_2?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1482158309&sr=1-2&keywords=monster+bully+sticks) for her to chew on and they both work. I have also gotten a couple of toys from her bark box (I have her listed as a power chewer) that she seems to enjoy and she hasn't destroyed yet.
Try DNA toys. One of our heelers will only play with the DNA toys-we keep extras in a drawer in case his brother tears one up. Our other heeler will chase tennis balls all day long, and she loves to get after my Rustler in the back yard.
These are my papillion's favorite toys:
Hide-a-Squirrel
Twist-n-Treat toy
Classic Kong toy
West Paw toys like this one
I also have a couple of the puzzle toys. I like to get ones that have several layers of difficulty so my dog doesn't get bored right away. Like this one, but I found it at HomeGoods for a lot cheaper!
Kong, Kong, and more Kong. Current favorites are this tire and this bone.
Just don't leave them out in extreme hot/cold.
The extreme rubber ball is also absurdly durable, to the point that it's a hazard when it goes bouncing.
My 2-year old little girl can spend hours gnawing on these. Cleans her teeth as well.
Coconut's been messing around with this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ARUKTG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003DQJQ1C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But she likes to take the wood pegs from the latter one and run off with them so I'm worried she's going to choke on them. She only gets to play with that one under supervision.
But now I'm thinking of getting some timber from Home Depot for her to gnaw on.
The standard Kong toys are red colored rubber. The more durable Kong Extreme are all black. I've got a dog that chews things to shreds and the black Kong toys are the only things that stand a chance.
This is probably the one from the post
Ours love anything willow from BinkyBunny, toilet paper tubes stuffed with oat hay, odd shaped pieces of cardboard and boxes with holes cut in them (stickers and tape removed), this thing, an old t-shirt tied in a knot, phone books with the glossy covers removed, and a towel draped over a chair to make a cave.
Himalayan Yak chews.
Frozen carrots (may make her poop look weird/orange, so be warned lol).
Rubber kong toys are pretty durable. My puppy isn't super excited by them though. But I bought them because he destroys everything else. I bought these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Traxx-Medium-Large-Black/dp/B007B6VU3W/
https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Extreme-Goodie-Large-Black/dp/B0115C7BL2/
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Also, this isn't a chew toy, but I've found it to be extremely durable: https://www.amazon.co.uk/KONG-Scrunch-Knots-Medium-Large/dp/B00EAN1U7A/ It's the one plushy toy my rottweiler hasn't managed to destroy.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002DJXGW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here's a handful of them, there's a couple I couldn't find deep in my yard somewhere.
https://www.amazon.com/Zeus-Bomber-Ball-Pets-7-Inch/dp/B00N36BBOW/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1466706533&sr=8-7&keywords=bomber+dog
https://www.amazon.com/West-Paw-Design-Zogoflex-Guaranteed/dp/B004A7X22W/ref=pd_sim_199_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41Zjy9mmXYL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=3AN9E3DZBQ6YWCFZ0D4K
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Tugga-Wubba-Large-Colors/dp/B003LSU0SA/ref=sr_1_28?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1466706583&sr=1-28&keywords=kong
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-Tug-Toy-Dog-Red/dp/B000FEN1NO/ref=sr_1_48?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1466706583&sr=1-48&keywords=kong
https://www.amazon.com/Jolly-Pets-Tug-n-Toss-Heavy-Handle/dp/B004UMO05U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1466706616&sr=8-3&keywords=dog+jolly+balls
https://www.amazon.com/TireBiters-Medium-Extra-Strength-8-Inch/dp/B005FTN30U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466706526&sr=8-2&keywords=tire+dog+toy
I am not being sponsored by them but try this and let me know how it goes:
Extreme Dog Toy
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-41940-Extreme-Large/dp/B0002AR0II/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kong&qid=1574016961&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-2
Extreme Goodie Bone
https://www.amazon.com/KONG-10015-Extreme-Goodie-Large/dp/B0115C7BL2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2SPCEL3VD1SVQ&keywords=kong+bone&qid=1574016835&s=pet-supplies&sprefix=kong+bo%2Caps%2C204&sr=1-2
Have you tried Benebone?
This toy is, by far, all of our dogs' favorite chew toy, and we spoil the fuck out of them so they have a lot to choose from: Benebone Bacon Flavored Dental Chew Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JXJ2S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_.D43yb1SXWP49
I got my power chewer the 72in one, she LOVES it. It's a bit long for tug of war, but is great for fetch as drags on the ground a creates a bit more effort for her to bring back. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0017J8NDY
I also got her this much smaller $4 one as an indoor chew after realized how much damage she can do whipping the 6ft one around like she is trying to kill a snake. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EVQZMC
Also, it's not a rope, but one of these has made it 4 months so far, and she chews it almost every day. https://www.amazon.com/Benebone-Bacon-Flavored-Dental-Chew/dp/B014JXJ2S4
Try the following toys: