Long lasting chew bones?

cjrey87 · 11-10-2012, 03:55 AM

So...I hate to brag...but my little Maverick is really such a great puppy at 6.5 months old! I have to give props to the lady who had him before as far as training. His only downfall is chewing.

He doesn't go for things we have laying around *too* often. If he does, it's usually something completely off the wall like a figurine or his dog sister's sweater. When he does this, we try to replace the behavior with chew toys or rawhides. I have already went through about 4 rawhides with him in the short week he's been our baby. Does anybody have any recommendations for longer lasting bones? I'm used to ankle biters who take days and days to chew on one. Mav seems to demolish them in a hour or two. Should I maybe just limit his time with them daily?

dylano · 11-10-2012, 05:37 AM

Kai is also a chewer

a raw hide only lasts him about 30 -1hr, A large raw hide will last him about an hour and a half.

We bought an antler from out local pet shop. Compared to rawhide they are quite expensive. I bought the medium size which was £9 about $12. Its lasted him 3 months and only now have i seen damamge to the antler. Its amazing

heres a link to amazon: Amazon.co.uk: antler dog chew

Kaiser2012 · 11-10-2012, 05:53 AM

I second the antler! However a note of warning...I left the antler with Kaiser for him to chew on while I was at work (5 days a week) and he has now WORN DOWN his canines significantly. And he isn't even 10 months old yet.

cjrey87 · 11-10-2012, 06:28 AM

Ah...so one of those "in moderation" type things eh? We'll definitely be going to the pet store today to get one on hand.

Kaiser2012 · 11-10-2012, 06:34 AM

Definitely in moderation

At least, if he's a heavy chewer. Oh, and some dogs are confused by the antlers while others take to them immediately (speaking from experience). Sometimes it helps if you smear some peanut butter (or whatever his favorite treat is) onto the antler to help get him in the right direction

doggiedad · 11-10-2012, 07:08 AM

i worry about raw hide and the way it's digested.
i give my dog center cut femur bones (beef) and
elk antlers. the black kongs are suppose to be
a little tougher. my dog has access to his chews
and toys 24/7.

Gilly1331 · 11-10-2012, 07:39 AM

Frozen/Raw marrow bones, bully sticks, deer antlers, kongs filled with treats or other spreadable fillings, carrots, Etc.

Jag · 11-10-2012, 10:47 AM

I was able to get a large bully stick from my vet's office. I hadn't seen any that would last him more than an hour in the pet store. So when I'm in there, I pick one up. He has an antler in his kennel, but I don't think he's ever really chewed on it.

wolfy dog · 11-10-2012, 12:43 PM

How about the large Nyla Bones; will they wear off the teeth?

cjrey87 · 11-11-2012, 01:15 AM

I COMPLETELY forgot about Kongs! That's a great idea too. I actually tried a nylabone but he didn't seem to have too much interest in it.

11-10-2012, 03:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
cjrey87 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	Long lasting chew bones? So...I hate to brag...but my little Maverick is really such a great puppy at 6.5 months old! I have to give props to the lady who had him before as far as training. His only downfall is chewing. He doesn't go for things we have laying around too often. If he does, it's usually something completely off the wall like a figurine or his dog sister's sweater. When he does this, we try to replace the behavior with chew toys or rawhides. I have already went through about 4 rawhides with him in the short week he's been our baby. Does anybody have any recommendations for longer lasting bones? I'm used to ankle biters who take days and days to chew on one. Mav seems to demolish them in a hour or two. Should I maybe just limit his time with them daily?

11-10-2012, 05:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,055	I second the antler! However a note of warning...I left the antler with Kaiser for him to chew on while I was at work (5 days a week) and he has now WORN DOWN his canines significantly. And he isn't even 10 months old yet. __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

11-10-2012, 06:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kaiser2012 Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Outer Banks, NC Posts: 1,055	Definitely in moderation At least, if he's a heavy chewer. Oh, and some dogs are confused by the antlers while others take to them immediately (speaking from experience). Sometimes it helps if you smear some peanut butter (or whatever his favorite treat is) onto the antler to help get him in the right direction __________________ Kaiser ~ Jan 25, 2012 (GSD) Dakota ~ Oct 2005 (GSD/Collie) Kya ~ (Cat) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jsnail17/

11-10-2012, 07:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,710	i worry about raw hide and the way it's digested. i give my dog center cut femur bones (beef) and elk antlers. the black kongs are suppose to be a little tougher. my dog has access to his chews and toys 24/7. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

11-10-2012, 07:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gilly1331 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sandy Hook, Connecticut Posts: 750	Frozen/Raw marrow bones, bully sticks, deer antlers, kongs filled with treats or other spreadable fillings, carrots, Etc. __________________ Lexi- GSD/Bull Mastiff Zeus-GSD Kimber-GSD Diesel-GSD ___________________ Calvin- poyldactyl cat

11-10-2012, 05:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
dylano Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: London, Heathrow Posts: 219	Kai is also a chewer a raw hide only lasts him about 30 -1hr, A large raw hide will last him about an hour and a half. We bought an antler from out local pet shop. Compared to rawhide they are quite expensive. I bought the medium size which was £9 about $12. Its lasted him 3 months and only now have i seen damamge to the antler. Its amazing heres a link to amazon: Amazon.co.uk: antler dog chew

11-10-2012, 06:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
cjrey87 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	Ah...so one of those "in moderation" type things eh? We'll definitely be going to the pet store today to get one on hand.

11-10-2012, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	I was able to get a large bully stick from my vet's office. I hadn't seen any that would last him more than an hour in the pet store. So when I'm in there, I pick one up. He has an antler in his kennel, but I don't think he's ever really chewed on it. __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

11-10-2012, 12:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
wolfy dog Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,311	How about the large Nyla Bones; will they wear off the teeth? __________________ To know if you are doing things right, you should be willing to trade places with your dog.

11-11-2012, 01:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
cjrey87 New Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 9	I COMPLETELY forgot about Kongs! That's a great idea too. I actually tried a nylabone but he didn't seem to have too much interest in it.

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