(Part 2) Best dog bones according to redditors
We found 112 Reddit comments discussing the best dog bones. We ranked the 67 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
A) indestructible KONG - if you get Kong, try to go for the black ones. They are the toughest.
B) yes. deer antlers . Amazing.
C) these toys if you get the tough chewer ones they’re great. My dogs destroy everything and they haven’t managed to make a dent in these.
My favorite are elk antlers. My dog is a moderate chewer and these things last 6+ months for her. They are expensive but they last such a long time that they are worth it.
Apologies for the formatting, but these are my favorite brand: JimHodgesDogTraining Brand - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I9BL70E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_4gNEyb4CD2SXZ
I am thinking they are raw cow femur. only thing that makes sense and something that could be purchased in bulk. I wouldn't doubt some swine femur in there too.
What they look like when prepared for dogs. https://www.amazon.com/Meaty-Monster-Best-Bully-Sticks/dp/B078WCZP6C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523468082&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=cow+femur+for+dogs&psc=1
front teeth
Diet: Royal canin for small adult 8+
Amazon link: Royal Canin Small Adult 8+ Dry Dog Food for Older Small Breed Dogs, 13 lb. bag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EXFU9G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UeC1DbZNYNZNY
He weighs 19 lbs (yes he is overweight)
What keeps his teeth so awesome are knee bones maybe one every 2 weeks such as these:
K9 Connoisseur Formerly Lillys Choice Dog Bones for Small and Medium Breed Dogs All Natural Meaty Beef Knee Cap Bone Made in The USA from Grass Fed Cattle Best for K9s Up to 50 Pounds (10 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MWS9FX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VjC1DbJFZHA68
He gets a joint supplement and Glandex soft chews (keeps his glands in check)
Only a small amount of table food.
He has had zero teeth cleaning since he was like 5 years old. I also do not brush his teeth.
All Natural, Whole Cow Ears for Dogs by Brutus & Barnaby, Harvested from Free Range, No Hormone's Added, Grass Fed Cattle, USDA/FDA Approved https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C3A124W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_an9IAb6SDDBKR
My pup loves these! There was a bigger bag that was a better value but it doesn't seem to be available. Bully sticks are another good option but they are pricey as well. Pig ears are a cheaper way to go, but they have a much higher fat content so they should only be used sparingly, and can cause upset tummies sometimes.
Also, lots of varieties available of these, but they're mostly grains......Nylabone Healthy Edibles Natural Salmon Dog Treats, Medium, 2 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0123LGDWM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pr9IAb34B6ZXN
And my pup likes these too
Nylabone Power Chew DuraChew Femur Bone Rawhide Alternative Dog Chew Toy, Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H507HUS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9s9IAb1RKRBF6
Good luck with your little monster!
E: I just reread your post and realized he's a big "monster"! So probably giant bully sticks and frozen Kongs.
KONG Extreme Dog Toy, X-Large, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DHNZA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ax9IAbMZ6X3RS
Frozen peanut butter keeps my guy busy the longest, but wet food works great too. I also use up my overripe bananas in them too. I haven't used bully sticks very much yet because of the price, but the few I've gotten lasted a little bit longer than most other chews, so like 6 minutes instead of 4, lol. But I don't know enough to make a recommendation there.
Chew-wise have you tried antlers? They take a lot more punishment than pig bones, don't have all the greasiness of cow bones, but keep the 'animal' flavor a lot longer than nylabones. Downside is they're pretty expensive, but the full ones (not split) will last for months!
Usually they're cheapest on amazon, but there's dozens of sellers and they're all kind of a crapshoot.
Timber creek is truly a godsend. But walking my amped-from-the-car-ride dogs from the parking lot to the fenced in area is a trial.
Also, here's a hot tip I just learned about: apparently people bring a six pack to Orianna Hill and chill at the picnic table on warm evenings. Somehow I'm just learning about this now.
Our pit mix destroyed $60 worth of toys in the first few weeks we had her. Anything fuzzy, torn up within a couple hours, the Kong extreme, a few days.
Finally, bit the bullet on an expensive ‘elk antler’ & I couldn’t be happier. They’re $15-40/ea (depending on size) but took 3-4 months for her to go through it which is MUCH better cost/day than anything else. They’re shed naturally (elk drop them each season) also fairly clean, especially compared to other animal based products (like pig ears or rawhide bones, etc).
She’s 6 now & we always have one for her. Once she turned ~2 yo, she ramped back on the need to chew as much & our latest one is over a year old.
I think I started with one of the smaller ones & regretted it. I’d go as big as possible for a pit. Also, you can buy them split. Might work for some dogs that are less voracious chewers but I’d go w whole; slows them down just a bit more.
Maybe try something like this for now & go bigger next round if you think it worthwhile:
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N8P6Z1U/
https://smile.amazon.com/Large-Whole-Single-Pack-Naturally/dp/B01N3M6M4Q/
Any time she’d start to chew on something, I’d just tell her ‘get your bone’ & she’d run & grab it.
Good luck!
Bully sticks! Or bones that wont sliver have a little meat left on them. You can also freeze other things inside kong that will keep them busy that are a little healthier - like bananas and blueberries. These can be mixed with peanut butter also to keep it interesting. Pinterest has a lot of good ideas for dog snacks.
Side note also - stick to two ingredient peanut butter, still fattening but a little healthier.
Edit: link for the bones I get. K9 Connoisseur Formerly Lilly Choice Dog Bones Made In USA Natural Marrow Filled Bone Chew Treats For Small To Medium Breed Aggressive Chewers Dogs Who Struggle With Boredom Best Upto 50 Pounds 6 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0U75H3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mSTqDbHW4PQG4
JimHodgesDogTraining Brand - Grade A Premium Quality Elk Antler Dog Chew - Whole and Split Antler Bone Treat - Made in USA - Natural Shed - No Preservatives (Split, Medium) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CO1X8LU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tNjIDb1P4AYSM
I am not a trainer so take this with a grain of salt (I am training my own SD currently with assistance of a trainer, though). I'd definitely recommend clicker training, too.
For puppies, I'd start out feeding them out of your hand (to prevent resource guarding) and then transition to a bowl in your lap. Or feed him in a kong in his crate (put some water in a serving of dry food, mix it and freeze it in the kong). Be sure when you crate him to give him lots of teething and chew toys (no stuffed animals because they could be torn up), no rope toys (because they could be swallowed and make him sick), and no squeaky toys (for obvious reasons). Give him positive association with the crate (throw treats in and around it, feed him in it, put chew toys in it, etc) Be sure to let him outside enough during the night (since he's so young) but don't let him out every time he barks or he will think every time he barks, he gets to leave. For things to chew, I'd recommend any type of chew toy, split antlers, hooves, and benebones. (Don't do rawhides, though)
I'd recommend doing a lot of socializing and building your bond at this point (especially since he's a GSD, if he's not socialized enough he could become protective of you). Get him used to traveling in a car. Touch all over his body and get him used to being touched (for grooming purposes). Do a puppy socialization class if you can. Carry him into pet friendly stores and get him used to lots of situations & have good meetings with strangers and let them pet him. Get into a routine. Feeding, exercising, crating, etc. all at the same time every day. Don't let him sleep in your bed at a young age. While he's still potty training, crating is essential. And make sure he can walk on a loose leash (and use training collars to help with this if you want to).
Start with basic obedience (come, sit, down, stand, stay, etc.) and do a lot of self control training. I'd keep him on a leash at all times. What I do with my dog is give her a "place" that she stays on all the time when we're at home and not playing or exercising (and she's on a leash too but I'd recommend getting some type of tether instead to keep him in his place). This teaches them to settle. Reward being calm and work on waiting (like drop a treat and they have to wait for you to say "okay!" and waiting to go through doors, etc.). Do not let him get into behaviors like jumping on people or counter surfing.
Then after all of that is solid (and he's older), do a lot of PA training. Then work on task training. Here is a good video on medical alerts. I don't know if seizure alert training is similar to other medical alerts but I hope that the video is helpful.
For training help, I'd recommend this YouTube channel.
> I wouldn't register him if he wasn't ready or able to do it though.
I don't know where you live but in the US, there's no such thing as registering.
(Source) Look at questions 7 and 17
Good luck with your dog!
https://www.amazon.com/American-Kennel-Bacon-Bones-10-Inch/dp/B00U82GM1G
My pal Tater would love these milkbones , since he's never been full in his life! This dog is soooo helpful for me, I can't say enough good things about having a good dog of your own!
pay attention in class!
Moose antler is safer for teeth than whitetail (they are the hardest, Elk is a little better but moose is the best). This outfit in Alaska sells these chunks of moose antler that are HUGE, I have one bigger than my dog’s head. They’re spendy but worth it. He’s had it for months. huge moose chonk
Congratulations on your new pup! I'm actually in the same crate training boat — ours always removes his high-value treats when it's an option, and when he's closed in the crate he rarely touches them. I'm interested to see what others have to say, but I did have an answer for you about the chews!
Our pup also loves the Earth Animal No-Hides. We got him a 7" salmon one and it lasted for almost 2 weeks! While the material they're made out of is mostly digestible (unlike rawhide), they're still able to rip off large bits of the chew once it begins to break down. I totally recommend them for supervised use, but I don't like chews like that for crate training due to the risk of choking.
For crate chews, we use Nylabones (not pup's fave), Benebones (well-received), and Elk Antlers (he's OBSESSED with these). As these get worn down we'll probably have to replace them if he's able to pull large chunks off, but for now they're rather durable and keep this anxious mama from worrying about something terrible happening!
We also have one of these (basically a smaller-brand Kong that our local pet store carries) which we stuff with treats and PB, but ONLY when we have to close him in the crate. If he tries to wait and eat it after we let him back out (which is most of the time) we take it and put it in the freezer until the next time he goes up. That way he has open access to his chews to keep him occupied, but the super special PB is reserved only for crating times. There might be a better way to do this which is why I'll be following this thread, but it seemed like by removing the peanut butter toy from the crate, he was getting rewarded more for leaving the crate than staying in it.
Anyway, hope this helps, and best of luck :)
Nalla, 25 lb shiba, loves split elk antlers. She's not a crazy chewer, just likes to gnaw. She goes nuts over the exposed marrow in these ones. She'll gnaw on them until the marrow is all gone, usually takes her about 2 months, but she doesn't get to chew on it when I'm not around.
If your dog goes chew-crazy, trying to bite through everything, is where I'd say don't try these and where I assume the broken teeth come in. I think hard bones are fine for the gnawing dogs IMO. Try what you feel is best for your dog (ask vet too) and always be supervising when they have it and then adjust from there.
My dog quickly destroyed the West Paw Zogoflex Hurley Bone and the Tux. He also quickly destroyed an XL black "classic" Kong and a black Kong bone. I got him a new XXL black Kong and he's only interested in licking peanut butter out of it, I think it's too big for him to really chew on (which was my intent.) We haven't tried Goughnuts, but we might in the future.
The West Paw and Kong Extreme toys just aren't as indestructible as I thought they'd be. I haven't tried it, but the black Kong ball might be good - I find that spheres are good because they're hard to hold when slippery with slobber and this keeps dogs from being able to surgically attack a weak spot / seam / hole.
Things that he hasn't destroyed are these:
Also, Nylabones (the really big Galileo is good) and jumbo Benebones, although they can get sharp nubs which can cut gums, so I got a heavy duty metal file typically used for metal and it works really well to file down the sharp prickly places.
I give my dog these Milk-Bone Brushing Chews Dog Treats and she loves them. It takes her a good while to finish one, but she's also a little 11lbs Lhasa so it takes her a good while to finish pretty much anything. Her vet has noticed her teeth have improved a bit.
There are also sprays and foams you can get that could be good to use on days that teeth brushing doesn't happen.
I would recommend these it will last your pug hours!
https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Factory-Beefhide-Digestive-Rawhides/dp/B075T63FVX/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=hide+dog+flavored&qid=1566482614&s=gateway&sr=8-9
Could have been stolen from someone's backyard if the owner bought them a stuffed or fresh cow bone for their dog, and the dog finished with it. https://www.amazon.com/Barkworthies-Treat-Large-Stuffed-Shin/dp/B00ICD66PU