10/12/2026
This was the perfect day to break out the raw meaty bones! 🦴❤️
Everyone quickly claimed a bone and found their own special spot to settle in and enjoy it. Two decided the tunnel was the perfect little hideaway for some uninterrupted chewing. Kinder found a sunny spot and happily worked on her bone while basking in the warm sunshine. ☀️ Cal had a different idea and settled into a nice shady spot to enjoy his meaty bone. And Wh**ey? Apparently outdoor dining wasn’t for him today! 😂 He carried his bone inside and found a comfortable spot of his own.
I love watching them make these little choices for themselves.
Chewing is such a natural and important behavior for puppies—especially at this age when those mouths are BUSY! Providing an appropriate outlet for chewing can help satisfy that instinct, keep them occupied, and encourage them to settle and relax independently.
Raw meaty bones can also provide:
🦴 Mental enrichment and something purposeful to work on
🦷 Natural scraping action against the teeth while chewing
💪 Exercise for the jaw and chewing muscles
🐾 An appropriate outlet for that strong puppy urge to chew
🧠 Practice settling quietly and entertaining themselves
❤️ And, judging by these five, a whole lot of enjoyment!
I always supervise closely when my puppies have bones and make sure the bones are appropriately sized so they can’t swallow them whole. Raw bones are never cooked, since cooked bones can become brittle and splinter.
Sometimes enrichment doesn’t have to be complicated. A beautiful fall day, a safe place to explore, and a good bone to chew can make the little puppies very happy. 🥰
Rooted in Faith, Raised with Intention.