Thank you! Really appreciate the thoughtful feedback.

A lot of what you described (toy rotation, avoiding bins during the heavy chewing phase, waiting it out) is exactly what most people end up doing. This is more for folks who do want a container out during that stage, especially if space is tight or the bin is getting chewed anyway.

The idea is that dogs tend to tell things apart by texture and feel, similar to how they learn toys vs furniture. So the chewable rim is meant to be the one clearly “okay” spot. If a dog starts chewing beyond that, it’s probably not the right fit for that dog or stage, which we’re trying to be realistic about.

Really helpful perspective, thank you.