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playing with toys alone
We adopted a little (approx l yr old) miniature schunauzer a few months
ago. I don't believe the dog had ever had toys in her previous life. At first, she wouldn't play with any toys, but now romps around the house with some of the favorites. The problem is she will only play with my husband or I and will not touch a toy when she is by herself. We , of course, are busy at times and can't play or not at home. How can we teach her to start playing by herself. I hate to see the sad, please come play with me look. I might add, I've tried coating a toy with some peanut butter. That works as long as the pb lasts... Someone mentioned to me that it might be because she is not getting enough exercise. I don't see what the connection is , but I believe she gets plenty in the form of walks, chase, and her favorite game of hide and seek. Also, I've tried recycling some toys to make them special. No luck.Thanks Liz |
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My Great Dane is 18 months old, and she just started playing by herself.
Once in a blue moon she doesn't try to tempt us with each and every one of her toys first. --Katrina |
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Paula wrote in
: I have found that if I want the dogs to go be by themselves and leave me alone, chewies work better than toys. Me too. And there's always the "play with the other dog" option. -- Catherine & Zoe the cockerchow & Queenie the black gold retriever & Rosalie the calico |
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