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Bentleys Momma · 06-07-2011, 06:28 AM

Oh Kendra! How scary. Glad he is doing well this morning!

TikiandNiki · 06-07-2011, 06:30 AM

I've seen them at PetSmart, Walmart and at our local pet stores...you can see what they look like here

Classic KONGS - Legendary Strength, Super bouncy and irresistible - CLASSIC KONG MEDIUM (4.7 oz/140gm)

There not expensive and work perfect with bully sticks.

RileyDC · 06-07-2011, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TikiandNiki

I found the greatest thing for bully sticks and chews.... I bought a "Kong" treat holder. It has 2 holes, one on each end-both different sizes.

I take the bully sticks and push it in the Kong, then I give the whole thing to the girls. The Kong is about 3 inches long and it grips the bullys tight. The shape of the Kong makes it easy for their little paws to hold.

They chew on the bully stick all the way down until they reach the hole on the Kong. I take it from them, pull out the short remaining piece of the bully stick and throw it away. There's no chance of them pulling out the small piece and choke on it.

Works great for us....good luck

What a GREAT Idea!!!!

gidget529 · 06-07-2011, 06:40 AM

I'm going to hop on the bandwagon - I use the Kong toy for treat holders also. My little one goes nuts when she sees me have her red Kong toy in my hands! I agree it makes it so much easier for them to handle the treat.

itsbaddangel · 06-07-2011, 06:41 AM

I have 2 of those kongs but never thought of that.

Jazi, is sooo gentle with her bully sticks but I'm going to try it.

I use my kongs to put peanut butter in when I have company. (My Cairn, Izi, is a constant anxiety barker and agressive chewer...that really keeps her quiet).

KendraE · 06-07-2011, 06:52 AM

What a great idea!! We have a kong! I will definately start doing that....I almost dont want to give them anymore bully sticks even though they really like them! But, in a Kong, it would be so much safer!

Cha Cha · 06-07-2011, 07:53 AM

I love that kong idea too. I would think a small piece would be digestable. Glad he is ok. I only let mine chew on bully sticks for 15-20 minutes at a time then I take them away. That way I can monitor the leftovers. They have gotten to where they understand this routine too. When it is time to take the bully away, I say "time's up" then I go to the treat jar and get a treat. At that point both of mine immediately drop their bully or what is left of it and sit and wait on their treat. I pick up their bully then give the treat. This way I don't have to worry about any aggression towards me taking thier bully or competition towards one another. It works pretty good for us. When it is pretty small I throw it away.

yorkiemini · 06-07-2011, 08:02 AM

We have never used Bully Sticks -- do they get the dogs face all messy?
Our vet is absolutely against raw hide chewies because the dog's saliva activates and moistens the raw hide and then grows bacteria which the dog continues to ingest -- so don't know if Bully Sticks are in that category, but Cali really needs something for her teeth/breath.

LuvTaycieGirl · 06-08-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiemini

We have never used Bully Sticks -- do they get the dogs face all messy?
Our vet is absolutely against raw hide chewies because the dog's saliva activates and moistens the raw hide and then grows bacteria which the dog continues to ingest -- so don't know if Bully Sticks are in that category, but Cali really needs something for her teeth/breath.

They don't really make their face messy, alot of people, including me try to find ones that are oder free. They can be rather stinky.

I know alot of people have alot of luck ordering the Oder free ones from Best Bully Sticks Online.

Odor Free Best Bully Sticks

I hear, although I never tried this particular brand, are hardly stinky at all.

I bought some at Petsmart recently, called True Chews.. Taycie actually got it... It was rather funny we were walking by a display that I wasn't paying attention and they were hanging rather low, she jumped up and grabbed it! I looked down and she had it her in mouth! It was really cute

She knew she was shopping!

Surprisingly, They don't stink at all, they have more of a smoky smell, which doesn't bother me at all.

True Chews Dog Treats and Chews

06-07-2011, 06:28 AM	#16
Bentleys Momma YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 793	Oh Kendra! How scary. Glad he is doing well this morning! __________________ "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." — Will Rogers

06-07-2011, 06:30 AM	#17
TikiandNiki Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Oregon USA Posts: 76	KONG treat holders I've seen them at PetSmart, Walmart and at our local pet stores...you can see what they look like here Classic KONGS - Legendary Strength, Super bouncy and irresistible - CLASSIC KONG MEDIUM (4.7 oz/140gm) There not expensive and work perfect with bully sticks. __________________ *Vicki* *Tiki* *Tucker*

06-07-2011, 06:40 AM	#19
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I'm going to hop on the bandwagon - I use the Kong toy for treat holders also. My little one goes nuts when she sees me have her red Kong toy in my hands! I agree it makes it so much easier for them to handle the treat. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

06-07-2011, 06:41 AM	#20
itsbaddangel ♪♥ Jazi & Izi's Mom ♥♫ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 845 Blog Entries: 1	I have 2 of those kongs but never thought of that. Jazi, is sooo gentle with her bully sticks but I'm going to try it. I use my kongs to put peanut butter in when I have company. (My Cairn, Izi, is a constant anxiety barker and agressive chewer...that really keeps her quiet). __________________ Angel, Jazi & Beau AngelzBowz.com Use code ILOVEYT for 15% off

06-07-2011, 06:52 AM	#21
KendraE Hook Em! Bevo & Mack Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 3,752	What a great idea!! We have a kong! I will definately start doing that....I almost dont want to give them anymore bully sticks even though they really like them! But, in a Kong, it would be so much safer! __________________ Kendra Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon

06-07-2011, 07:53 AM	#22
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I love that kong idea too. I would think a small piece would be digestable. Glad he is ok. I only let mine chew on bully sticks for 15-20 minutes at a time then I take them away. That way I can monitor the leftovers. They have gotten to where they understand this routine too. When it is time to take the bully away, I say "time's up" then I go to the treat jar and get a treat. At that point both of mine immediately drop their bully or what is left of it and sit and wait on their treat. I pick up their bully then give the treat. This way I don't have to worry about any aggression towards me taking thier bully or competition towards one another. It works pretty good for us. When it is pretty small I throw it away. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

06-07-2011, 08:02 AM	#23
yorkiemini Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 4,285	We have never used Bully Sticks -- do they get the dogs face all messy? Our vet is absolutely against raw hide chewies because the dog's saliva activates and moistens the raw hide and then grows bacteria which the dog continues to ingest -- so don't know if Bully Sticks are in that category, but Cali really needs something for her teeth/breath.