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Sorry for the long post. I didn't find anything like this in a search. I realize that most people are trying to get their dogs to stop chewing on things they aren't supposed to. We have a bit of a different problem. We got a three year old lab mix from the humane society a couple of weeks ago. She is a wonderful dog, but she refuses to chew on any chew toys or play with any toys. We have tried rawhide twists, retriever rolls, cow's ears, pig's ears, Nylabones, squeaky toys, Kongs, beef bones, etc. etc. etc.
All of the "experts" say dogs need to chew for relaxation and stress relief. Well, Sadie certainly needs a bit of both of those characteristics but we can't find anything she will chew on. She might chew for fifteen seconds when we give her something new, but then she drops it and will not go back to it ever again. I have tried stuffing them with peanut butter and treats. She will lick it out and then stop. She has no ball drive in the yard or any desire to do anything other than go on long, brisk walks (and try to figure out a way to get at our cats). She suffers from EXTREME separation anxiety and we figured chewing would relax her a bit when we are gone, too.
Any ideas out there?
Thanks,
Scott
All of the "experts" say dogs need to chew for relaxation and stress relief. Well, Sadie certainly needs a bit of both of those characteristics but we can't find anything she will chew on. She might chew for fifteen seconds when we give her something new, but then she drops it and will not go back to it ever again. I have tried stuffing them with peanut butter and treats. She will lick it out and then stop. She has no ball drive in the yard or any desire to do anything other than go on long, brisk walks (and try to figure out a way to get at our cats). She suffers from EXTREME separation anxiety and we figured chewing would relax her a bit when we are gone, too.
Any ideas out there?
Thanks,
Scott