DIY Chew Toy

My brother’s two dogs are super chewers. We often have a hard time finding toys that will survive for more than a few minutes around their powerful jaws! Recently, I wondered if I could make a toy that would stand up to a power chewer. In theory, it isn’t hard to make a dog toy. Just take the fabric of your choosing, sew it into a simple shape like a rectangle or circle, stuff it with cotton batting, and close the hole. Easy, right? But when you’re dealing with power chewers, you have to be even more crafty. You need … Continue reading

Stop Destructive Chewing!

You’ve heard the horror stories about power chewers. “My dog chewed a recliner.” “My dogs ate a mattress.” “My dog chewed his way through sheetrock.” The first two are actual things my brother’s dogs did. The last horror story came from a pet community I belong to. Even my own Moose managed to chew some holes in an empty dog food can. Power chewing can often be attributed to boredom or separation anxiety. A bored dog can easily become a destructive dog. If your dog isn’t getting enough exercise and stimulation, she may start chewing out of sheer boredom. Make … Continue reading