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Are Labs The Most Powerful Chewers Ever?
If you have a lab, odds are you know how much they love to chew. It’s not just fun for them, it’s also a really healthy thing to do! Chewing helps massage the gums, scrape plaque off teeth, and promotes a healthy heart. All good things. Now, the trick is making sure they only chew on things you want them to chew on and they also enjoy chewing on. Plus, it should be durable and last for more than one sitting. The problem is, most bone chew toys aren’t up for the task.
Let’s be real here.
Especially for labs, there is pretty much no such thing as an “indestructible” toy. Ask any lab parent. If you find the right determined pair of chompers, pretty much anything can be destroyed. And that’s okay. That’s what dogs are supposed to do and not only that - it's good for them to chew.
I accepted that a long time ago and instead of dreaming of a completely indestructible toy that will literally last forever, I started looking for chew toys that last longer.
Like many dog parents, I have spent hundreds of dollars on toys that last one sitting. You know the type. Your dog goes to work on it and while they have a good time with it, an hour later (if that) there are bits and pieces of that new toy all over the house and you find yourself throwing it away.
The Problem With Durable Toys Is Most Dogs Don’t Like Them.
The problem I had with a lot of durable dog toys, on the other hand, is my dogs just hated them. Sure, if my dog would ever chew on that ultra durable toy, it looks like it would hold up better than a lot of others. But if my dog won’t even touch it, what’s the point? I’ve tried just about every chew out there. I worked at a large pet supply store for years and have also been lucky enough to visit some of the biggest pet expos in the U.S. so I’ve pretty much seen and tried them all. I can’t tell you how many toys I excitedly brought home, only to find that my dogs wouldn’t so much as sniff them. I mean, every dog has their own likes and dislikes. I get that. But after a while, I started to notice a trend.
A lot of the hard, durable toys just weren’t very appealing to my dogs (not without a little peanut butter added to them, at least).
But Other Toys Just Don’t Last.
For a while, I just gave in to buying dog chews in bulk. The ones I was buying didn’t last that long, but with chewing being such an important part of dog health, I knew it was better they chew something and destroy it than not chew at all. So we did that for a while, a constant rotation of bones, with little pieces strewn all over the living room. It’s definitely better than nothing, but I kept looking for something different that they would enjoy chewing, but would also last more than a week. We continued to try new bones but didn’t find a winner until the BarkBone.
Finally There Is Something Appealing And Durable.
I finally found something different. Something that had the heftiness and durability I was looking for to hold up to a big dog, and also had an appealing scent that would encourage them to chew. It’s called the BarkBone. If you are familiar with Flavorit, it’s made by the same people but the BarkBone is heftier and designed with aggressive chewers in mind.
I’ve had mine for about a month now and it’s still holding strong against multiple large dogs. It’s also curved to make it easier for dogs to pick up which is a plus for my dogs. They seem to get a kick out of running by and scooping it up.
But what makes it appealing to dogs?
The age old secret: peanut butter. It’s flavored with allergen-free peanut butter to give it that something extra that drives dogs wild. And I mean it is generously flavored. You’ll be able to smell it right away so just imagine how it smells to a dog.
As a bonus, you can also spread peanut butter (or any other spread of choice) onto it. It has these little flavor cells that are designed to hold little pockets of spread and the great part is, since the bone is curved, the peanut butter won’t get all over your furniture. Just spread it on the underside and your dog can grab it and chew to their heart’s content.
It’s also made in the USA which I love and the flavor is all human-grade.
It’s completely non-toxic (of course) and dishwasher safe too, which makes for easy cleanup if you use a spread with it. You can use a stiff brush to clean it, or just throw it in the top rack of the dishwasher and you are good to go!
Where Can You Get It?
I haven’t seen it in stores yet since it is pretty new, but you can order it online here and if you order two or more, you can use the code SHIPSFREE to get free shipping on your entire order (within the USA). Plus, for every BarkBone purchased here, 2 days of food are provided to shelter dogs in need!
Don't like peanut butter? No problem! The BarkBone actually comes in 2 flavors: peanut butter and mesquite chicken. It also comes in 3 sizes: small (for dogs up to 15 lbs), medium (for dogs up to 50 lbs), and large (for dogs over 50 lbs) so there are plenty of options. I would say if your dog is between sizes, go with the larger size and you’ll be in good shape!
Each BarkBone purchase provides 2 days of food for a shelter dog.
Use the code SHIPSFREE to get free US shipping when you order 2 or more BarkBones!
I have a lab and a golden who could both destroy almost any chew toy within a matter of minutes. Even a Kong didn't stand up to their teeth. They'd pick it apart and I'd have little pieces all over the house. But this bone has lasted for weeks. I bought one for each of them and almost every night we get it out and let them chew. They're still good as new. They LOVE having peanut butter smeared in all those little tiny indentations. And the curved design is perfect. My lab has been in the "cone of shame" for weeks following major surgery and she can still pick this bone up with ease.
Diane G.
I wasn't sure my dogs would like these bones because they have shunned the nylon bones and they have gotten sick on rawhide chews, so they only have soft toys. But I have had to pay for teeth cleaning two years in a row for two dogs and that's very expensive. So, I tried these bones. My two little dogs love them. It makes my heart happy to see them chewing away at these because I know they are working the tartar off of their teeth. I haven't added peanut butter to the little holes yet. They seem happy with the bones themselves. Thank you for a great product!
Marylou S.
my dogs absolutely love this bone. my lab and GSD usually destroy anything I give them, but this has held up really well. I ended up ordering 3 more. thanks for the great product! nice to see it's made in the USA too.
Christy B.
This bone had a definite peanut butter scent that was a bit strong right out of the package. Good news is that it also got my dog super interested! The holes in the bone are great for adding peanut butter and freezing. Holds up great. Some edges get a little sharp where the dog has scratched but overall a great product for a dog that can destroy many of the other "aggressive chewer" options on the market!!
Sandy M.
Perfect size for my 2 Labs. They seem to love the taste and the fact that the bones didn't get chewed up in less than 15 minutes ranks them high on my list!
Lori K.
My dog has loved it since I opened the package. She's spent a lot of time chewing on it & hasn't tired of it at all. She's a pretty ppwerful chewer and the bone is standing up well.
