Even the best chews can become boring if your dog gets the same one every day. Chewing isn’t just about dental hygiene — it’s also a source of mental stimulation, stress relief, and satisfaction of natural instincts. Rotating chews adds novelty, keeps your dog engaged, and ensures they continue to reap the benefits of chewing for both mind and mouth.
Here’s a guide to setting up a chew rotation plan that’s simple, safe, and exciting for your dog.
1. Why Variety Matters
Dogs, like humans, thrive on novelty. Chewing the same treat repeatedly can:
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Reduce interest over time
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Limit mental stimulation
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Encourage boredom-related behaviours (like chewing furniture)
By rotating chews, you give your dog new textures, flavours, and challenges — keeping both their mind and jaw muscles engaged. Variety also helps expose them to different nutrients and natural fibres, especially when mixing proteins and organ-based chews.
2. How to Rotate by Type, Texture, and Duration
Creating a rotation plan is easier than you might think:
Types of Chews:
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Bully sticks, jerky, ears, goat horns, or raw meaty bones
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Soft, medium, and hard chews depending on chewing strength
Textures:
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Soft chews for light gnawers or teething puppies
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Medium chews for moderate chewers
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Hard chews for power chewers
Duration:
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Rotate long-lasting chews on heavy-chewing days
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Use shorter treats for mental stimulation or enrichment
Alternate between chew types each day or week to keep your dog curious and engaged.
3. Storage Tips for Dried Natural Chews
Proper storage preserves chew quality and hygiene:
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Keep chews in a cool, dry place
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Use airtight containers for longer shelf life
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Separate chews by type to avoid flavour mixing
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Freeze chews for an occasional frozen challenge
Storing properly ensures chews remain safe, tasty, and ready for rotation.
4. Weekly Chew Rotation Example
Here’s a simple example for a medium-sized dog:
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Monday: Bully stick
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Tuesday: Roo kneecap
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Wednesday: Ear with fur
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Thursday: Shark cartilage
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Friday: Goat horn
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Saturday: Cow hoof
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Sunday: Rest day raw meaty bone or fresh salmon head
Mixing textures, flavours, and chew durations ensures your dog is always stimulated and satisfied.
5. Bonza’s Ready-Made Options for Chew Variety
Bonza makes chew rotation effortless:
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Variety Packs – a mix of textures and proteins in one convenient pack
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Single-ingredient chews – beef, roo, goat, venison, seafood, and ears with fur
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Perfect for pairing with enrichment toys like snuffle mats or lick mats
Variety packs are ideal for introducing different textures without buying multiple individual packs. They keep dogs engaged, support dental health, and prevent boredom.
Final Woof
Rotation isn’t just fun — it’s impawtant. By switching chews regularly, you provide mental stimulation, support dental health, and satisfy your dog’s natural instincts. With Bonza’s range of natural chews and convenient variety packs, keeping chew time exciting and beneficial has never been easier.
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