Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Thanks, Vee. Those animals who have weak teeth, a constitutional problem usually, can do raw poultry bones. The ideal size is "larger than a gulp or two." Whole wings usually work for the tiny-mouthed, chicken necks or turkey necks are a bit bigger, and an entire turkey drumstick works for the bigger breeds.
If you haven't already read it, my page on bones speaks to the slow start and gives some tricks to transitioning to them for dogs new to the prospect.
Bottom line: be there the first few feedings, supervising. Over time and repeated opportunities to eat such goodies, they'll become less likely to "inhale" them, and will eat them more mindfully.
Another thought: offer them after a meal, so the voracious appetite has been slaked.