[davidrochoa]

Pit Bulls that I have known have been very strong chewers. It is hard to find toys that can withstand their intensity.

First, even outside dogs need something to do. DAILY! There is a very intelligent, awesome, thirsty brain in there that needs to be stimulated. To a dog, chewing is like working a crossword puzzle or knitting to us. If not guided by us they will find something to do on their own, something we may not like. Exercise is a must for the energy level of a Pit. The yard is not enough. Does your bedroom or dining room give you enough exercise? Run with her, teach her to heel, heel while on a bicycle, anything to get that body moving. A tired dog is a good dog.

Second, Find some things that will last through this kind of chewing. Do not give them all to Stella at once. Get her interested in them one at a time. Use a word to describe that toy (ball, kong, rope, tire, etc)
Take the time to just sit outside with her. When she begins to chew on something that is not acceptable give her the "leave it" command and when she complies give her the new toy. Roll it, throw it, run with it, whatever.

Third, Now make the toy more attractive to her. Put her on down, stay and put the toy down across the yard. Release her and tell her to get it. If she does, make a big deal out of it. Make it fun. Little by little put the toy out of her sight. This is great practice for down stay. She must stay before the game continues. Demand precision. She can do it. Keep taking it a step farther until you are trying to find hiding places out of her view and she has to sniff them out to find them. Each time she is successful make it a big thing "Good Girl, what a good puppy, ALRIGHT! Way to go" Throw it a few times so she can chase it and celebrate.

Fourth, Now that she knows the word for one toy, introduce another one. Do the same thing you did with the last one. Now bring both out and go back to just rolling them in the yard and tell her which one to get. When she picks the wrong one just focus her on the right one, throw it again or kick it a little bit, repeat the name of the toy, whatever to draw her attention to it. Be creative, use your own ideas. She will soon learn that each one has a name. When she learns which is which you can take and hide both toys and tell her which one to look for. Don't forget the "party" when she succeeds each time.

Space all this out and with just a few toys you could make this last a couple of weeks or longer. Pretty soon that other stuff she used to chew on will look really boring to her. Because she is intelligent. Intelligent past what most people will ever realize. Believe me, if you spend time with her, she will astound you.

Good luck to you and Good Luck Stella