I think those break apart formed treats are a good choice for young pups. Even the dental bones pose blockage risks.
my own personal opinion is you should reconsider the KONG. you can buy a couple (one for play/chewing) and one for the crate if you want. they come in different sizes & colors. OR in addition to the KONG, I LOVE these toys:
you know what else my dog LOVES to chew on? raw carrot sticks. I peel them, cut off the ends, and let him have the whole stick. As with all treats, supervise the chewing. But a carrot stick here & there helps clean plaque off teeth and satisfies the chewing.
I use my kongs for everything…Crate toy, chew toy, fill with peanut butter toy, and bouncy toy. They can be used for multiple things. It is a good idea to ferquently examine the Kong for bite marks and cracks...if it is cracked replace it...otherwise chunks can come off.
Joey too seems to like toys that he can destroy. At first he did not show much interest in the nylabone, but now gnaws on it sometime during the day. Does anyone have some suggestions for toys that will take more time to destroy which will give him that sense of accomplishment? My sweet boy that had not destroyed anything in the first month we've had him has graduated to join the ranks of "I have destroyed something valuable"! Actually it was not really Joey's fault. My husband somehow didn't get the message that he needs to be crated when no one is paying attention to him. He left the house with Joey free while everyone else slept with doors closed. Joey destroyed my new black suede pumps that I left on the door mat. Since he has never touched a pair of shoes, I didn't think twice about leaving them there and everyone has been good about crating him if they aren't watching him, everyone except my husband. I did not discipline Joey, I disciplined my husband! I am just amazed tho that that is all he destroyed!!! I count myself REALLY fortunate!
Mine never stopped chewing stuff. They get better but don't get over it. Ash is 15 this year and still chews socks etc and goes through garbage sometimes when she feels like it.
we had Kiah which we got when she was 2 yrs old and dhe only chew on one arm of a wood rocker. we were able to catch her doing it and made it clear with a shake of the finger that she was not to do it. and she never did it again. she passed await 1 yr ago. and our daughter keep looking for another basenji for us and found Farrah 6 months ago. we didn't have any trouble with her chewing on things until about 1 month ago and then it started. first daddy's glasses (which he left down where she could get them) then next 1 loveseat arm then a sofa arm and now tonight the other end of the sofa. we have tried the sprays that are to help stop the chewing but that doesn't work
she has lots of toys and chew that she like but for some reason she thinks that the sofa and loveseat need have her teeth marks on them. sorry this is so long new to this.
I always "brag" that Jazzy hasn't chewed on anything inappropriate since she was about a year old. {She just turned 2 last month}.
Well, yesterday I heard a strange noise coming from our guest bedroom. Jazzy, who NEVER gets on the furniture because she knows it is FORBIDDEN, was on the bed happily tearing apart the pillowcases on both pillows on that bed. GRRRRRRR.
Funny thing, though, she only tore the pillow cases. Both pillows are still in perfect condition. See, she's so good, even when she is naughty she's careful….. knock on wood!
she has lots of toys and chew that she like but for some reason she thinks that the sofa and loveseat need have her teeth marks on them.
I can relate, Farrah's Mom - I think Storm is convinced that gremlins live in my sofa and loveseat and he's doing me a big "favor" by digging/chewing them out. :eek: Life is never dull with these little critters! 
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I can relate, Farrah's Mom - I think Storm is convinced that gremlins live in my sofa and loveseat and he's doing me a big "favor" by digging/chewing them out. :eek: Life is never dull with these little critters!
Hahahaha! Gremlins! I have the same bug! Too bad they are in my leg! Chance will try to dig them out of me all the time! :rolleyes:
that they are Gremlins. it seems to be getting worse. i have tried everything to keep her from doing it. but she still slips away and chews on the sofa.
Bindi gently chews on my fingers while we play, sleep, sit on the couch
I figured it was like a baby sucking on their thumb
should I stop her while she's still young as it might be a problem when she's older? or will she grow out of 'sucking my thumb'?
I know some people say, don't let them 'bite' even if it's gentle because they might bite harder later in life? I have some toys and I try 'trade ya' and sometimes she just gets so frustrated that she can't chew on what ever she was trying to and 'umph's and rolls over lol
I find her chewing on my bedding most of the time 
and when she's in bed there's no toys to trade with
~Kat
