[SABELLESMOM]

I gave up on ANY chew toy at all. I use marrow bones, or dental balls, exclusively. Interactive play toys are another story.

My girls do have a an outdoor 1' diameter Jolly Ball with a rope thru the middle for carrying. It's not a chew toy but they like it. The rope is gone, but they still play ardently with it. We have kongs of all kinds, including roped and floating ones.

We have a blue rubber football with wiffle like holes in it. It's nearly full sized and is Rave's ultimate favorite! We have rubber frizbees and carpet frizbees. They tend not to destroy toys they "like," including 2 bungee snakes for tugging. We have a nubbly ball and a (both 6-8') Wiggle Giggle ball. Size makes a difference. If the ball is large enough, they can't get a good hold for chewing. Large sized Tennis balls are nice for some, but mine tend to remove the felt.

Lastly, involve your dog in alternative hobbies. A few agility objects in your yard for when you play with them, are always handy. You don't have to become involved full time. Anyone can teach a dog to jump a hurdle, or run thru a tire. Broaden your dogs horizons!