Nylabone Power Chew Textured Bone
Power chewers who need an extremely tough chew toy with dental cleaning benefits
Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Dogs who love foraging and owners looking for interactive puzzle play
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Making Your Decision
When to Choose Nylabone Power Chew Textured Bone
Power chewers who need an extremely tough chew toy with dental cleaning benefits
The Nylabone Power Chew is engineered for the toughest chewers — the textured nylon construction outlasts most competitors and the dental ridges provide genuine teeth-cleaning benefits. At $10, it is one of the most affordable durable chew toys available. The flavor is surface-level rather than infused, and owners should monitor for chipping with extreme chewers.
Strengths
- Textured surface with nubs and ridges helps clean teeth during chewing
- Designed specifically for power chewers — rated for aggressive chewing styles
- Multiple flavors available including bacon, chicken, and peanut butter
Limitations
- Rigid nylon can chip into small pieces under extreme chewing — requires monitoring
- No treat-filling or puzzle feature — limited enrichment beyond chewing
- Flavor coating wears off faster than Benebone's infused approach
When to Choose Outward Hound Hide-A-Squirrel Plush Puzzle Toy
Dogs who love foraging and owners looking for interactive puzzle play
The Hide-A-Squirrel is one of the most engaging enrichment toys available — the hide-and-seek mechanic taps into dogs' natural foraging instincts, and the squeaky squirrels sustain interest across multiple play sessions. Durability is the main weakness, making this best suited for supervised play. The availability of replacement squirrels is a smart touch that extends overall value.
Strengths
- Hide-and-seek concept with squeaky squirrels in a plush tree trunk engages natural foraging instincts
- Multiple sizes available with varying numbers of squirrels (junior, large, jumbo, ginormous)
- Replacement squirrels sold separately — extends the toy's lifespan
Limitations
- Plush squirrels and trunk are not durable against moderate to heavy chewers
- Squeakers in squirrels can fail after repeated use and washing
- Stuffing in trunk can be pulled out by determined dogs
