Best bully stick alternatives for teething Corgi puppies

Bully sticks are genuinely effective for teething puppies, but that smell indoors is no joke — especially in a smaller living space. The good news is there are odour-free alternatives that work just as well for a 13-week-old. Before I point you in the right direction: is your Corgi a particularly intense chewer already, or more of a medium-effort gnawer at this stage? And are you chilling anything for the gum soreness, or just looking for something to occupy the chewing urge?

Corgis are famously tenacious for their size, so that tracks. Chilling is worth doing — it genuinely numbs sore gums and often doubles the time they spend on the toy rather than your furniture. Given she's a strong chewer at 13 weeks, I'd steer you toward the Nylabone Puppy Chew Toy in the bacon or chicken flavour. It's a firm nylon chew designed specifically for puppy teeth — not so hard it risks damage, but firm enough that a determined small dog won't demolish it in minutes. Zero odour, dishwasher safe, and you can pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes before giving it to her. It's a direct functional swap for the bully stick without any of the smell.

It's a fair concern and worth addressing properly. The Nylabone puppy range is made from softer nylon than their adult versions — the material is designed to shed tiny bristle-like bits as the dog chews, not chunks. The key rule is the 'fingernail test': if you can't make a dent in the toy with your fingernail, it's too hard for a puppy. The puppy Nylabones do pass that test. The main thing to watch is if she ever manages to bite off a visible piece — that's when you take it away and size up. At 13 weeks and Corgi-sized, she's not going to do that quickly, but it's worth checking every few days.

Start with one and freeze it before the first use — that'll give you a strong first impression of whether she takes to it. If she does, a second one is useful simply so you always have a cold one ready while the other is in the freezer. Nylabone also does a puppy starter pack with two or three shapes, which gives her some variety and is better value than buying individually. Variety of shape matters more than variety of material at this stage — different angles reach different teeth and keep her interest longer.

You're welcome. The freezing trick alone should make a noticeable difference during the worst teething weeks, which for a Corgi are usually between 12 and 20 weeks as the adult teeth start coming through. If she ever goes off the Nylabone or you want something to rotate in, a frozen wet flannel knotted tightly is a free option that many puppies love equally. Good luck with her.