I only have experience with bigger breeds (pit bulls, German shepards) but always have good luck with kong toys. They have ones especially for puppies. I never had to fill them with anything for my dogs to play with them,but you can fill them with peanut butter to get her interested in it. Also, some rope tied in knots never disappoints.

Congrats on your new puppy, MP. She’s truly an amazing gift and such a cutie!

I just used an old wash cloth tied into a tight knot. Ellie was only 7 weeks at the time and it was light enough for her to carry around but hard enough to sink her teeth into. At times I would wet it down and freeze it because the cold felt good on her gum. Then eventually she graduated to larger toys and the wash cloth knots conveniently disappeared.

You mention unacceptable chewing so I’ll share what I did that I think helped and that was to put a baby sized blanket in the middle of the room with her toys on it. They’d always get scattered but when I picked up the room, the toys were always put back on the blanket. Within a very short time she seemed to understand that the blanket was her play zone and anything on it was hers. I also had a large crate in the living room that she used as a “bedroom” or her safe spot so to speak. When she was in there, we left her alone and didn’t call her or bother her until she came out.

Just remember to keep your shoes out of reach until she knows what’s hers and what is not.

You might try making your own "puppy pacifiers" that will help with teething, chewing etc. Use them to make a crating experience a positive one, or when you just need to keep pup occupied.

Buy at least four Kongs suitable for your dogs size. Then buy a canned version of your dogs dry food (this will be of a similar formula as dry that will help keep pup's tummy from getting upset).

Put a small bit of canned food in the Kong. Then, put a very small dab of peanut butter or cheese whiz (or both) on top of that. Then fill the Kong the rest of the way with canned food. Then freeze.

I've recommended this to clients with new pups, vets, and others and they all have stated it helps keep pups occupied (they wear themselves out trying to get to the small bit of treat) and it also helps with the teething/chewing process.

When you don't want to use a Kong, you need to give pup something you want him to chew on when he is going after a no no. There are plenty of toys out there made from recycled fire hose that would work. You might ask your vet for a toy recommendation and proper ways to use them.

Good luck!

Thank you everyone. Actually I initially thought about the wash cloth but than read somewhere about fibers breaking off. It sure is a job keeping a puppy safe. Over the weekend I did use the wet frozen cloth idea but I used a flour sack towel tied into knots, wet and frozen. She wasn't interested until it thawed out and came to room temp which didn't surprise me. She Is so tiny it probably made her cold. I did watch her with it and didn't give it to her while she was in her crate. She would chew than run.... you know puppies are rarely still. Lol.

Thank You all for your suggestions. Much appreciated.

"Well I’ve never seen you post that and it certainly wasn’t because of
you that I did it 6.5 years ago Salti, but thanks for clearing that up."

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Your nasty rotten comments can even sour a thread trying to help a pup with teething. Can you not simply leave me alone?

Why would I care if you had seen any of my previous posts based on many years of breeding and exhibiting experience? I simply wanted the OP to understand that the frozen wash cloth had been suggested many times and has met with good results and I acknowledged the suggestion had been made earlier in the thread. (As it turns out, by you.)

Incredible.

Read my post - it was 100% helpful and not "directed" at anyone.

I said, "

"As suggested above, Wash Cloth, soaked in water, tied in small knot, frozen - old breeder's trick which I've posted here before.

Cooling/soothing, hard initially, rinse clean and re-freeze."

The post is truthful, articulate, and is based on years of Bulldog Breeder and exhibitor experience.

You wait six days and try to inflame the thread?

I have been using the washcloth tied in knot, wet and frozen. I have to say my puppy LOVES chewing on this. She's usually on my daughters lap when she has it and refuses to give it up. Between the cold and the biting down its obviously giving her relief from the teething discomfort. Thank You!!! I did 6 washcloths so there's always clean ones. I just throw them in the washer on sanitize cycle, no detergent than refreeze.

Again Thank You..This was great advice.

I typically graduated later on to Nylabones with my (English) Bulldogs. Some have reported pieces breaking off - it was not an issue with my pups nor adults. However, you may want to research a little.

SaltiDawg, I was looking at Nylabones at the pet store but didn't buy one. I will read up on them. Thank You. As tiny as this girl is her teeth are needle sharp. ouch lol.

Congratulations on your new puppy- but yes, the teething period is a challenge! My pup had no interest in a Nylabone I bought. So it sat in the dog toy box untouched. However, a friend brought her pup over for a play date, was horrified to see her pup break it up into choakable size pieces, we pulled one out of his mouth before he swallowed it. Into the trash it went!

Ive never had dogs as small as yours, so I don’t know if it’s appropriate, maybe someone with small dog experience can chime in, but my dogs’ favorite is beef knee caps, they never splinter or shatter, just wear down evenly. Still enjoy them even now that they are outgrown the teething stage. We buy these at Tractor Supply:

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/jones-natural-chews-co-knee-caps-pack-of-6

Yes I will research thank you. Currently I have no plan to give her anything other than the wash cloth to bite on. And definitely no bones including store bought.

Thank You OneRidgeOff but I'm not going to try the knee bone. Lol. I think as long as Rosy enjoys the frozen cloth and she's not ingesting threads there's no reason to get anything else. Thank You.

Thank you for the link, SaltiDawg, I do try to watch out for recalls. Haven't had a problem yet with this brand. Unlike the plastic junk Nylabone. Glad my friend's dog didn't get an intestinal blockage from it. Yes that is anecdotal. Like 90% of the advice you get on a forum like this :)

Not all bones are bad, just have to get the right kind.

https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_multi_raw_bones_dental_health_for_pets