Does your dog have a talent for transforming the sturdiest toys into torn pieces? Many dog owners struggle to find durable dog toys for tough chewers. Whether you’re playing a game of tug of war at Bird Key Park or your dog is gnawing their favorite toy at home, we have compiled a list of toys that can handle intense play.
Recommended Durable Dog Toys for Tough Chewers
Chew toys are beneficial for dogs as they provide mental stimulation, helping to alleviate boredom and preventing destructive chewing on furniture. Protip: We recommend rotating 8-12 chew toys to keep your dog interested on the toys and not your rug.
We recommend the following toys:
- Benebone Wishbone: A bacon-flavored nylon chew toy that serves as a good substitute for real bones around the house.
- Kong Tire: You can put treats or food inside the tire’s inner wall. The rubber tire is very durable, being made to rebound when compressed. Making it an ideal durable dog toys for tough chewers.
- Kong: You can fill this Kong rubber chew toy with dry food, peanut butter, or other appealing ingredients. Chewing and retrieving the food will mentally stimulate your dog.
- Chew King Fetch Ball: These balls are much tougher than regular tennis balls. They have holes where you can place food to encourage your dog to stay busy.
- Indestructible Ring Ball: This rubber chew toy is specifically designed for large breed aggressive chewers such as Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds, making it a great choice for strong and destructive dogs.
- Nylabone Dental Chew: Its ridge and nub shapes helps prevent any plaque and tarter build up. Its bacon flavoring will encourage your dog to play with the Nylabone and stay stimulated.
- Nylabone Textured Ring: Best for large breed dogs, this chew toy is beef, bacon and chicken flavored.
- Nylabone Chew Bone: This Nylon chew toy helps clean your dog’s teeth as they chew and is offered in multiple flavors.
Safety First
Please remember that no dog toy is perfectly indestructible; it’s important to supervise your dog when playing with their chew toy. Torn pieces from chew toys could cause health issues, such as choking or intestinal blockage if swallowed.
It’s important to choose durable dog toys for tough chewers and avoid giving your dog rope or plush toys. The textures of rope and plush toys can encourage dogs to shred similar materials, including furniture, rugs, and clothing. Additionally, because rope and plush toys are easier to tear apart, they pose a higher risk of being swallowed by your dog.
We are here to help
If you struggle with your dog destroying shoes, shredding rugs, or running away with the kitchen towel, contact us! We address chewing, biting, or even resource guarding. You can schedule a free consultation with our Pet Behavior Team, who can provide professional advice and share more about our training programs and methods to support your needs. Our training programs are personalized with one-on-one sessions at your home and local Sarasota neighborhood.
Our Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Dr. Echtlering-Savage, offers Virtual Consultation training packages. In these packages, she will design a personalized training plan that offers step-by-step guidance and support.
If you’d like more information on the Dog-Friendly services Sarasota offers, check out our dog-friendly guide, which includes blogs on “How to Train a Senior Dog” and “Sarasota’s Dog Parks.” We also offer free advice in our Puppy Training Blog and Training Videos, featuring our co-founders, Certified Behavior Consultant Canine, Sean Savage and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Dr. Echterling-Savage.
