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Built for Big Dogs: Gear That Survives Super Chewers
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items For the dogs that break things. This is the gear that has made sense in a house with a Labrador, a German Shepherd and, back when we had three Leonbergers, dogs big enough to expose weak toys and flimsy gear very quickly. I am keeping this list focus...
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Toys for Large Breeds
Big Dog Supplies
Leashes, Collars & Walking Gear
Toys for Large Breeds
Toys that can handle enthusiastic jaws, big paws and dogs who think destruction is a hobby. A lot of these have already been through our own house.
You are going to want to watch your dogs with this one because our dogs can do some damage to the holder but its better than the alternative of having them choke on that last little bit of bully stick. I can attest that the company does stand by thei...
WOOF BullySafe Bully Stick Holder 7 OZ
Our girls love these things. I fill them with frozen bone broth and its like a doggy popsicle. I always have them in the freezer in the summer. They go out in the grass with them. Inside broth would make a mess as it melts.
PetSafe Chilly Penguin - Freezable Interactive Dog Toy, ML
We have been subscribed to this for years. I swear the girls know when its on the porch. We do all toys instead of adding treats because I get those elsewhere. We tried the Super Chewer but its full of hard plastic toys and once they got a few bites ...
Free extra toys for a year with 6 or 12 month BarkBox subscription
A toy we reach for daily. Lasts forever and keeps them engaged as it rolls around but the food doesn't fall out easily
Planet Dog Orbee-Tuff Snoop Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy, Blue, Large
The food will come out of this one fairly easy but the noise of it is great for desensitizing puppies. Its just enough of a sound to be startled and move on. Which is exactly what you want them to do.
Wobble Wag Giggle Ball | Rolling Enrichment Toy for Fun Playtime, Interactive Play for Indoor or Outdoor, Keeps Dogs & Puppies Large, Medium or Small Busy & Moving 5.51 in
Great little slow feeder that introduces some brain activity and stops the scarfing down. Lasted through 2 pups in our house
West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Treat-Dispensing Dog Toy
I mean, there is a reason Kong has been around forever. They just work
KONG® Rubber Goodie Bone for Average Chewers, Extra Large for Dogs Between 60-90 lbs
Big Dog Supplies
The everyday gear that has to work harder when the dog using it is sixty, eighty or a hundred-plus pounds: beds, crates, feeders, car protection and the things we reach for over and over.
These things are crazzzzy expensive but we bought one 2 years ago for our lab and it looks brand new. And she is excitable. I thought she would need the large but I went with the medium and it worked out perfectly. She's 65 pounds for reference.
DIGGS Revol Collapsible Dog Crate, Ash, Medium
Our dogs have a kibble lunch on snuffle mats all the time. It engages their foraging skills and slows them down
Pet Parents® Forager® SoftSnout® Snuffle Mat Slow Feeder Dog Bowl
If you feed kibble you need a slow feeder so they don't scarf it down and bloat.
Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slo Bowl – Large 4‑Cup Capacity, Slow Feeding, Medium to Large Dogs, Non‑Slip, Turquoise, Drop Pattern
Absolutely love this brand. The people that work there are so nice to deal with. Keeps my car nice and clean and its holding up well to my Lab and GSD
4Knines Hard Bottom Extender Car Seat Cover for Dogs - XL
My girls love the bolsters for head rests and bonus that the cream color actually looks nice and matches my home decor.
U by Bedsure Support Max Orthopedic Dog Bed for Extra Large Dogs - Extra Thick Foam XL Pet Couch Sofa with Bolster Sides, Waterproof Washable Sherpa Cover, Grey, 42"
This is great for two large dogs that love to cuddle up next to each other. Sorry, this human hasn't actually gotten in it. But the girls love to be next to each other in it.
TUAREX Human Dog Bed for Adults, 76"x46"x10" Large Human Size Dog Bed, Removable Cover, Washable, Waterproof, Orthopedic Design, Light Grey
I've reviewed this one on Amazon, and snuffle mats are a regular part of life with our dogs. They turn a meal into something that makes them slow down, sniff and actually use their brains for a few minutes.
AWOOF Snuffle Mat Dog Feeding Puzzle 28x28
I've reviewed this one on Amazon, and 4Knines is a brand we've used with our Lab and GSD. Big dogs, dog hair and car seats are not a peaceful combination, so a substantial seat cover is one of those things I appreciate every single trip.
4Knines Heavy-Duty Rear Seat Cover for Dogs, Black
Leashes, Collars & Walking Gear
Our actual big-dog walking setup starts with Fi Series 3-compatible flat collars for everyday tracking and Gentle Leaders when we want more control. I am adding sturdy leashes and harness options here too, but no shock collars or electronic correctio...
We like Gentle Leaders for walks when we want more control without turning the walk into a wrestling match. For a big dog, fit matters, so I would measure first and take the time to let them get used to having it on their face.
PetSafe Gentle Leader Headcollar, No-Pull Dog Collar, Large 60-130 Lb., Black
For dogs who do better in a harness, the front-clip setup gives you another way to manage pulling without using an electronic correction collar. Measure first because big-dog gear only works if the fit is right.
PetSafe Easy Walk Adjustable Dog Harness - M/L - Royal Blue
Sometimes I just want a normal sturdy leash with a substantial clasp and a grip that feels good in my hand. This is the kind of straightforward walking gear that makes sense next to the Fi collar and Gentle Leader instead of trying to turn the leash ...
Core Rope Dog Leash - 60" - Green - Boots & Barkley™
We are heavily into the Fi collar system, so compatibility is not optional for us. This one is made specifically for Fi Series 3 and 3+, and it is built for dogs up to 150+ pounds, which makes a lot more sense for this list than a random flat collar.
The x Fi Rockstar Collar
I've reviewed this car harness on Amazon. With a big dog in the car, I want an actual restraint setup rather than hoping they stay put when traffic suddenly doesn't cooperate.
Pawaboo Dog Seat Belt Harness with 2-in-1 Buckle
We are heavily invested in the Fi collar system, and I've reviewed Fi on Amazon. This is the Series 3+ system I want represented here because tracking is part of our everyday setup, not an extra gadget we toss in a drawer.
Fi Series 3+ GPS Dog Collar & Tracker XS Gray