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Chew recommendations

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EastCoastDamsel · 06/08/2018 21:30

My 19wo GSP pup is not interested I any of the view toys we have bought him.

I have tried:

Nylabones (various types)
Antlers
Stuffed Kong
Pigs Ears

He just isn't interested in the Nylabones or antlers. Kongs are fine but only lasts for a few minutes. Pigs ears stink and give him the runs.

I really need to find something that will keep his attention and interest him.

Thanks

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ThisMorningWentBadly · 06/08/2018 22:01

Frozen marrow bones
Pig rind
Goat ears
and chew roots

Are popular with Badlypup but she has a cast iron stomach.

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adaline · 06/08/2018 22:07

Have you tried frozen kongs?

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DogInATent · 06/08/2018 23:35

Does he ignore/reject the antler, or has he tried it and left it? Wetting an antler seems to get the flavour going - just give it a rinse and don't dry it before giving it to him.

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EastCoastDamsel · 07/08/2018 08:17

He's just not interested in the antler. I will try setting it.

Not tried frozen kings. Will give those a go.

What are chew roots?

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ThisMorningWentBadly · 07/08/2018 08:39

A hunk of wood that they can chew.

Badlypup is currently chopping on a yakers chew. Having already demolished two cardboard boxes.

(Yes she is very spoilt in the chew department)

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geekone · 07/08/2018 10:26

You should try the yak milk chews they are fantastic.

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katmunchkin · 07/08/2018 10:30

My 15 week old GSP loves dried sausages and milk bones if you can get your hands on those? Although there's not much she doesn't like tbh!

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AvocadosBeforeMortgages · 07/08/2018 10:55

I tend towards things that are clearly identifiable bits of an animal - dried tripe, paddywhack, ears, trachea, pizzle sticks, fish skin, lambs tails etc etc

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EastCoastDamsel · 07/08/2018 11:23

Wetting the antler has worked!

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WhatsYourFuckingProblem · 07/08/2018 11:53

Yakers! My dogs love them but they are so flipping expensive. Fetch.com and Active Hound are cheapest I’ve seen.
XL ones are £15 in my local garden centre Shock

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DogInATent · 07/08/2018 12:01

Wetting the antler has worked!

Oh ye of little faith!

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adaline · 07/08/2018 14:38

You can buy Yakers on Amazon - two for £12 or so @WhatsYourFuckingProblem

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WhatsYourFuckingProblem · 07/08/2018 15:22

Oh really? Never thought of looking on Amazon, thanks Adaline

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