So we're nearly 2 weeks in with our gorgeous rescue dog. He's lovely, I've never known such an affectionate dog. I grew up with a dog, but this one is very different and I have learned such a lot over the last week and a bit. I've also become puzzled, confused and clueless over a lot of stuff..
So here's what's concerning me most at the moment. Gymdog is estimated 1-2 years. He didn't chew anything in his first week but as he's settled down, it's clear he does like a bit of a chew. Dogs Trust encouraged us to buy lots of toys for him, which we did and now he's started to play with them, chew them eat them.
I'm assuming that eating plastic and rubber isn't really very good for him? He doesn't just chew, he eats. Am I being very naive? Do all dogs eat rather than chew? Or do most dogs chew and spit and my dog is different? If he eats then should I remove his toys? Gah! am very confused!
ps gymdog is labrador sized and seems to demolish shop-bought bone-type things that are meant to last for ages in about 2 minutes, but maybe they all do this?
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When is chewing good chewing and when is it bad chewing? Help please!
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gymmummy64 · 30/09/2012 22:31
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