Chewing releases endorphins and makes dogs happy! Monchball makes it safer for your dog to chew bully sticks, Himalayan cheese sticks, collagen sticks, shark skin, ears and other long lasting dry chew treats. The last part of the treat stays locked inside so your dog can’t swallow it and choke or suffer intestinal blockage. It also makes a great handle to take the last part away once your dog has finished chewing. Otherwise trying to take the last part of a treat from your dog could get you nipped or result in your dog swallowing and choking on it to stop you taking it. Your Monchball will not completely remove the risks associated with long lasting chew treats but it makes them much safer if used correctly. Open the Monball by pressing the white button on the back and pulling the two halves apart. You might need to untie the rope loop if it is still tied tightly against the Monchball. Place a drilled treat on the 6mm treat post. Push the two halves of the Monchball closed until it clicks shut. You can also press the button on the back if necessary to help it close. Verify that the push button on the back is flush with the surface of the Monchball. If you are not sure, give it a few presses to make sure it springs back with some force. Tie the rope loop tight against the body of the Monchball. It is a backup to help avoid it coming open while your dog is chewing. You can also loop the rope around a table or chair leg etc so your dog cannot run off with it while you are at the pub or cafe! Just beware that even little dogs can drag a heavy table around! Supervise your dog while it has a Monchball. Some dogs need more supervision than others but we have found that only giving your dog a Monchball when it has a treat in it and taking it away when the treat is finished will make the Monchball last the longest. Every dog is different and you will need to work out how much or how little supervision you are comfortable with. We do not not recommend you put wet food in a Monchball because it is 3D printed and the plastic is not completely sealed like an injection molded part. Monchballs should not go in the dishwasher or be submerged in water because they are hollow and are not water tight. If it gets dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth, baby wipe or sanitizing wipe. Check the 6mm treat post before each use. If it has any damage, you should replace the treat post before the Monchball is safe to use again. We sell spare parts for each Monchbal component. Your Monchball comes with a 3D printed wrench for opening the screws that hold it together. View our instructional video for Monchball assembly. Monchballs are quite robust but they are not indestructible. We provide a three (3) month replacement warranty that covers use while loaded correctly with a dried treat. Monchballs are not chew toys, they are treat holders. If you let your dog gnaw on a Monchball as a chew toy without a treat loaded or once the treat is eaten except for the last part, it will eventually break.