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How to get your dog interested in Nylabones Jax is a chewer. If he doesn't have something to chew every now and then, he will drive me crazy and go find my little sisters toys, or anything else he finds on the ground. I got him some Himalayan Chews but he really doesn't seem to like those either. He is just not interested. Never been interested in Nylabones, either, except for the Flexi kind but he ate a pretty huge chunk off of it really fast, and it made me nervous. If I buy the Flexi kind, from now on, I'll buy the huge ones. But is there anything you can do to get a dog more interested in a Nylabone to chew on? I was thinking about putting it in a baggy maybe with some chicken broth or something and putting it in the fridge for a day? I dunno how that would work out, lol, I was trying to think of ways to get him to enjoy chewing them. If he doesn't have something to chew, he'll start to drive me nuts. |
I use the flexi bones and I do buy the larger sized one for Barney who is an aggressive and deliberate chewer. He won't take off big chunks, but he will chew for long periods of time and I did not like the petite size. So I buy the blue dental nylabone in the "regular" size. I wonder if he would like it if you associated the nylabone with something great. Like a reward when he chews it? You've been excellent at training him, perhaps he would chew it on command if you motivated him some how?? The chicken broth thing seems like it could be a pain. I wish I could think of something else. |
May I suggest the Galileo nylabone :) it's amazing. When I used to have a big dog growing up we used to boil them in chicken broth. They last a really long time and are made to only break off in little scrapes, so they can only wittle at it instead of breaking off big chunks Nylabone Galileo Bone Dog Chew Toy, Souper:Amazon:Pet Supplies |
I just put a bit of peanut butter on the bones before I give it to them and they love it..hugs, |
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How much are they supposed to chew off those flexi's? When I got Jackson the medium (I think) sized flexi chew over a year ago, he did this in about 30 mins (not our pic, found online): Attachment 378887 And I just didn't feel comfortable with it. So if I try flexi again, I'll probably get one of those monster sized one, or wolf or giant. They are way too expensive for him to chew throug that fast. |
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have you ever considered Elk Antlers ? they wear down slowly . you can buy split antlers as well as whole ones. this is where i get mine.. http://www.bestelkantlers.com/c/2/elk-antler-chews |
Yes he won't touch antlers either lol. The only thing he truly loves and will chew on is bully sticks but I got sick of spending the money on them. It's only worth it of I buy the jumbo ones, and they are pricey. But they last us the longest. |
Definitely smear some peanut butter on it. It always entices mine to chew. |
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hey, how about these ? oscar and kaiah go crazy over these. i actually am about to order some more.. Petstages Durable Stick for Dogs at PETCO |
It's a shame he doesn't like antlers. Bailey loves them more than anything else we've tried. If Bully Sticks are his preference, you might find your best deals on ebay. Here's a list of them: bully sticks in Dog Supplies | eBay |
Antlers can crack teeth. |
Yeah I worry about antlers cracking teeth to be honest. But the nylabones(dura ones) are pretty darn hard too so I would think the risk would be the same but I don't know. I won't buy bully's from places like eBay etc because the one time I did they were so beyond smelly and I never know where they're coming from. I really like bestbullysticks. The prices are great but it is still just expensive lol. We have some Himalayan Chews that are untouched too. It's a shame! |
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i would think the nylabone would crack teeth quicker than the antlers would. |
Does he like Kong toys ? Mine do Brit, but I have been giving them to them since puppy stage. I have had fosters that don't like Kongs or Nyla bones. I hope some one has an idea that works perfect for Jackson. Bump |
Hi Brit! :) We buy Harry's Nylabones pre-flavoured, our Pets at Home sell them....they do chicken, beef or bacon flavours, these are the only ones he'll really go for. I actually had a little gnaw on the chicken one - it's actually quite tasty....:D :eek: Sally + Harry x |
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I think I'm going to buy him the Kong Wobbler too, with my petsmart gift card, we dogsat once for a pup that had one and Jax was very interested and tried it. He's a dog that just needs something to do a lot, a lot of stimulation, so anything that can keep his brain occupied! |
Honestly, Nylabones make me nervous. I've bought some, but just like Jax... My two had no interest. We do bully sticks once every few months, but my two don't *need* things to chew on, they just enjoy it. |
I have heard of dogs getting in trouble with bits of nylabone in the intestines. They are not supposed to be able to bite pieces off and swallow them. It's plastic. |
I have given my pups and my foster pups Nylabones for a very long time. I only use the Dura Hard ones....I do not believe in giving edible chews. They get enough to eat and I don't see a reason for them to ingest a chew. The edible chews that I know of are not anything I would ever give to them anyway due to the problems with obstructions, choking and GI issues. There is no way a yorkie can bite a piece off of a Dura Hard Nylabone. I am sure of that as I have tried them on all sizes of yorkies. No way would any of them have bits of plastic in them....I believe those who have had issues have used the soft ones. Some of them chew more than others....the real chewers love the Nylabones and I have never had to entice them with anything on them; but there are flavored ones. I suppose there is a risk to teeth, but honestly I think it is a bit overblown. As most of you know I have had a ton of little furballs in my home and I have never had a fractured tooth yet. Not saying it cannot happen....but has not happened to any of mine. |
Brit, try one of these: DuraChew? Bone - Chicken | Product Finder | By Product Type | Nylabone If he is used to getting edible chews, it may take a while for him to adjust. Just leave it out for him. Perhaps he will start chewing and like it. My chewers love Nylabones. :) |
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The one time he DID chew on one was when we were dogsitting and he was right in front of the other dog chewing, and he did this in like 20 mins to a regular sized durachew... is this normal?: Attachment 378913 Attachment 378914 Attachment 378915 And then the ends get all pokey, and pointy, and hard. They made his mouth bleed once, and I think that's why he doesn't chew them. Once they get chewed a bit, the ends are so sharp-ish. |
The damage that Britster is showing in her picture is dangerous to a dogs digestive system. There are many accounts of that nylon material causing damage to the intestines and even death to some dogs. Any chew toy can be a potential hazard to a dog and that is why a responsible company that makes toys for pets will put a warning on the toys. It is certainly up to the owner to decide if they will comply or not. In the many years that I have had dogs I never had one that was the least bit interested in a nylabone but I suppose dogs that like to chew plastic would be attracted to them. |
I have an assortment of pups, and have had more than most people over the past 8 years, and they do not and/or have not killed the Nylabones. I do not feel ANY need to supervise them with them. I am not going to sit here and discuss this any further with people who have no experience with them and who use edible chews that definitely require very close supervision. People choose what they want to give their pups...and they can choose to believe me or not. I only make suggestions on YT about things I have experience with in the hopes it will help others. Just as others do. So people can take what they read and make their own choices. They also can use Google and do searches for things like: Dura Hard Nylabone problems - (IF they do a search for Nylabone problems they WILL find issues with the soft ones.....they are scary to me. I will not use them. Oh..and the plaque attack ones...stay away!) Bully Stick Problems Then, read and decide. Brit, I would have to see it to believe it. I don't know of any pup that could do that to a Dura Hard Nylabone in that short of a time period. Don't know what else to say...... __________________ |
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Funny thing is, he loves plastic! He's always finding water bottles and their caps, or my sisters Barbie dolls, LOL. But Nylabones have always pretty much been a no go. I was just hoping to find something that would last longer than bully sticks and be more cost efficient, but I guess if he doesn't like it -- he doesn't like. Last night, I put the nylabone in a big baggie with a piece of steak and water, then in the fridge, hoping some of the flavor would get on it. He licked it once or twice, and then left it, lol. |
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Bottom line, he does not like them, so not an issue anyway. Simply don't provide them. |
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And the Flexi was destroyed even quicker. The whole end (the part that looks like a bone) was gone in like 20 minutes. And it wasn't a teeny one, it was like a regular sized one. The Flexi's are the only ones he's ever showed interest in, but like I said, eats them too fast for my liking so haven't bought them since. If I were to buy a Flexi one again, I'll go for the Wolf size. |
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He's just different than every other dog I guess. *shrug* What else can I say? Give him bully sticks if that is what you think is safe. |
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