Our grand-dog (a very large, strong chocolate lab) damaged our Poodle's Safety Chew over Christmas, so we needed to get a replacement. Our dog is much smaller and doesn't have the same destructive chewing habit. However, I have to say that the Bully Stick holder did its job and didn't release the chew the poodle left in the holder. The grand-dog left jagged edges attempting to get that little nub of chew out, but the Safety chew bully stick holder did NOT release it! Further evidence that this is a perfectly SAFE holder for all dogs!