Thats why when I give Bear a treat (which is rare), I make sure its small or I'll break it up, cause then it's harder for her to choak on.

My old dog choaked on a rawhide (I was supervising, as I knew some dogs have issues with them)... it was my luck, he was one of them... I command him to sit & to open, he did so promptly.. Dad held him just incase & I could see it, so I reached in & gently pulled it out.. after he finished gagging & coughing, I commanded him to open again so I could look to see if there was any damage... it was a tender red & I kept an eye on it.. he was ok, but never got that again.