I have two pups who chew on EVERYTHING. 1. Do dogs chew on the cardboard box the fresh grass comes in? and 2. Do dogs dig up the fresh grass?
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Fresh Patch offers a "protective sleeve" on their company website. The sleeve fits snugly around the cardboard box and protects it from chewing. The sleeves are available in white or wood color.
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I caught my dog digging in it the first night, but scolded her. The good news is that there wasn't normal dirt inside so it wasn't a terrible mess and she hasn't dug in it since then. She actually used it for a #2 this morning, so it might work out after all.
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I live in an apartment & keep it on the balcony. The balcony is wood so I lined it with plastic, unfold the bottom of the box so it's flat & set the grass on it. My dogs didn't treat it like a chew toy & aren't interested in the box luckily!lol, maybe because it's familiar looking with the box unfolded. They don't dig up the grass either. I have two pups also so I always order two at a time, one seems fine but two gives them a few paces to sniff & then go like they normally do on a walk. There isn't much dirt either, never a mess getting it in place. Cleaning up = fold the grass & toss it in the trash. Easy! Long answer but hope that helps! I live in an apartment & keep it on the balcony. The balcony is wood so I lined it with plastic, unfold the bottom of the box so it's flat & set the grass on it. My dogs didn't treat it like a chew toy & aren't interested in the box luckily!lol, maybe because it's familiar looking with the box unfolded. They don't dig up the grass either. I have two pups also so I always order two at a time, one seems fine but two gives them a few paces to sniff & then go like they normally do on a walk. There isn't much dirt either, never a mess getting it in place. Cleaning up = fold the grass & toss it... » Read More I live in an apartment & keep it on the balcony. The balcony is wood so I lined it with plastic, unfold the bottom of the box so it's flat & set the grass on it. My dogs didn't treat it like a chew toy & aren't interested in the box luckily!lol, maybe because it's familiar looking with the box unfolded. They don't dig up the grass either. I have two pups also so I always order two at a time, one seems fine but two gives them a few paces to sniff & then go like they normally do on a walk. There isn't much dirt either, never a mess getting it in place. Cleaning up = fold the grass & toss it in the trash. Easy! Long answer but hope that helps! « Show Less
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I live in an apartment & keep it on the balcony. The balcony is wood so I lined it with plastic, unfold the bottom of the box so it's flat & set the grass on it. My dogs didn't treat it like a chew toy & aren't interested in the box luckily!lol, maybe because it's familiar looking with the box unfolded. They don't dig up the grass either. I have two pups also so I always order two at a time, one seems fine but two gives them a few paces to sniff & then go like they normally do on a walk. There isn't much dirt either, never a mess getting it in place. Cleaning up = fold the grass & toss it in the trash. Easy! Long answer but hope that helps!
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If I got sod, my two toy poodle puppies would dig in it and make a mess--dirt and grass flying everywhere. Fresh Patch isn't like normal sod though. The material it grows in is extremely tightly woven and doesn't tear apart easily. My puppies would try, but they were never able to actually dig through the Fresh Patch. If they were especially persistent, they'd wear it out a bit, but not really any mess. They're older now and don't dig so much--but they do occasionally still try--and fail. :-)
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My adult Bichon can chew one up in less than a half hour. I don't buy them anymore because I don't want her to eat them so fast. Our pet supply store sells bully sticks that last a lot longer but are more expensive. I guess you get what you pay for!
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Mine seem to be a variety of sizes and thicknesses - my dogs are all small, so they last quite awhile, and eventually they chew the fat ones as well as the thinner ones.
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The first thing they chew is the label. Make sure you take it off! The next thing they chew are the corners, so in answer to your question, a lab puppy would probably find a way to chew it up.
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Archie our German Shepherd has been chewing on it pretty hard and so far no broken teeth. He is still a pup though.
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Rabbits love to chew on everything they can sink those teeth into, mine does the same thing, started giving her toilet paper holders and paper towel holders and seem to slow her down. I have had the cage for 2 years now and she doesn't seem to chew on it much anymore.
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Squirrels chew through plastic. I use a metal dog food storage can. It came with a metal scoop and has Bow Wow Chow written on it. It's a fairly thin metal so it's light and easy to move. Maybe one of those metal cans that flavored popcorn comes in would work for you.
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The balls are made of a rubber, so there is no felt that can be chewed off. But depending on how much your dog chews, it can tear off chunks of rubber. My dog was a big chewer when she was younger (she is now 9) and I didn't notice any problems with the balls wearing on her teeth.
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I think these treats would be difficult for her to chew.They are hard and she needs something soft.If you're looking for something soft try Wellness Wellbites.They come in different flavors and my dog likes them very much.Good luck!
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I am not really the right person to address this to since I bought the medium bed, and don't sell the product but I will tell you how I use ours. My dog does not love the mesh only so I put a regular foam stuffed dog bed on it and she like that. Also when I am washing the cover, I pick up the dog bed and place a cotton throw rug on the bed. She like it better than the plain bed but still prefers the softer dog bed on top. Is your dog a puppy it should outgrow the chewing. If you are not wed to this type do dog bed, you can buy one from Orvis that has a Tuff Stuff cover. It's not cheap but I think Orvis guarantees it. Also, I put chew bones, preferably the big white ones from Costco, in her bed so she has something to chew to entertain herself. I've never had a problem with her chewing but she was about 8 mos. old when we rescued her so that's probably why.
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My current dogs prefer the soft jerky/stick-style treats, they just don't like the crunchy biscuit kind, no matter what brand it is. I have had two dogs that liked the crunchy ones, but they were the kind of dog that would eat about anything anyway. I'd try the jerky/soft treats, my dogs have liked all the snack sticks from Newman's Own. (Give the ones your own dogs won't eat to your local shelter--there will surely be a dog there who would like them!)
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We have a beagle and a 80 pound yellow lab - both 8 months old and they chew everything in site - table legs, bones, rugs, so much so we have gotten to the point of buying just reindeer antlers for chewing toys; everything else rips to shreds. But they cannot and have not even tried to chew their toy box. They love it. They love taking toys and chews out of it one by one. Wish they'd put them back but it's great. When the lid it on tight they can't budget it.
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Yes I would think they would be fine. Bully sticks soften up as a dog chews on them. My dogs eventually eat the whole stick. I would just make sure that, since your dog is a puppy, you really monitor him/her closely as they are chewing the bully stick.
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It depends on how old the puppy is and the puppy will need close supervision from choking. I have older dogs and they have no problem chewing them.
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Yes. My lab chews everything up as well. These toys seem to hold up very well.
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Marissa,We use ours for our rabbits. The pads go down over vinyl or carpeting depending on the room. They are definitely more sturdy than disposable pads and not fluffy like disposables so I think they are not as much of an attraction as a chew toy, but that said, we have had some rabbits chew holes. I can't speak to puppies but I suspect puppies and rabbits are similar in terms of some things they'll chew and some things they won't - and what appeals to one puppy or rabbit may not appeal to the other.
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I get the chewable. at first, my dog would eat thosewithout mixing them with anything. However she did quit accepting them after a while. So now I cross them and mix them in with her breakfast food. although technically they aren't supposed to be taken with food, it's the only way I can get her to eat them and my vet said it was okay, better than her not getting them at all.the chewable are larger in size than the regular tablets, but much easier to crush. I use a mortar and pestle, just in case you can't get your dog to chew them