Does your pup actually eat the bark/sticks? I've yet to have a dog who doesn't thoroughly enjoy chewing on them but haven't had one yet who eats them. I do check their mouths once done to ensure that no splinters are stuck anywhere.
If you notice your puppy swallowing pieces, you can teach her to bring sticks to you by trading her a treat. This way she gets to play with her sticks and get rewarded when offering them to you. You can even use sticks for retrieve games instead of her ball if she values them more.
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