Hey Wendy! Often when it comes to playing with toys I read advice to try a multiple of toy types but frankly that involves spending quite a bit of money on toys that we feel she will likely ignore. Joined: Jan 14, 2017 Messages: 3 Likes Received: 0. I haven’t tried a Kong yet. But the truth is, your pup may not be the problem. It might take some observation and a little creative thinking on your part, but if you discover what makes him happy, you might be able to expand it into a type of play. My dog LOVES people, but I want him to have dog friends that he can visit with and I would be so happy if enjoyed playing with other dogs. Try working with your dog on a leash if she wants to wander away instead of coming to you. Cuba is one of these dogs, he loves to play with virtually any toy. He likes to mouth stuffies and will occasionally play tug but by no means is he a playful boy with toys. I got a rescue dog about 3 months ago. I wonder if there might be something like that close to where you live. He doesn’t bark, whine or cry at all. Confused the hell out of our neighbours at first. Update: If your dog brings a toy to you but doesn’t seem to want to play, maybe your dog wants to make a trade. ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky! I have an 11/12 year old Maltese that will run and play with a toy but the minute you try to engage her, she stops wanting to play. Any idea on how to play with him? The most common is for not having taught your dog to … He may want to please you by offering a squeaky toy or well-worn frisbee... because he thinks you'll like them as much as he does! However when we are at home, she is a total couch potato. this started about 2 weeks ago, what's wrong??? You could also start incorporating some types of play while you’re out walking, since that’s when she’s active and interested in things or try playing with toys while she’s on a leash in the yard or even inside the house. Puppies are born to eat, drink, sleep, poop and play! We don't really know why! However around the 4th of July, she wouldn’t go outside without me. It’s fun to let her loose and watch her go! Typically, dogs that like to play fetch and run freely are canines with a high prey drive. You haven't played in a while. It was the first time she showed interest in any sort of play. But that doesn't mean he wants to please me, really. It is expensive to buy a ton of different types of toys, so you could try using some things around the house, like putting some treats in cardboard boxes to see if she likes ripping into them or playing Find It with treats you hide in different places around a room. I know I made mistakes in the last few weeks and I have no other pets or kids for her to play with but I wan rtf her happy can you give me advice? "Dogs need other dogs, the … I have a lazy dog who doesn’t want to move or go for walks. You can even put them in the dryer. Somehow, society has told dog owners that if your puppy doesn’t want to play with other puppies, then something is wrong. Hi So we have two dogs, they truly love playing fetch. I think it’s a bit of both nature and nurture that determines how playful a dog will be. 10 Tips for Helping Your Dog Learn How to Play, “Do You Have a Dog That Doesn’t Like to Play?”. My dog is fairly fetch obsessed, but she’s learnt that dropping balls for me inside or outside won’t elicit a response, so she’ll just play with balls by herself in a non-obsessive manner (except when I initiate, outside, of course and then she’s quite focused). He loves to hike and ride in the car. I think it is important for anyone considering adopting a shelter dog, especially if this is important to the adopter or the family, to make sure that the dog they adopt has the personality the family is looking for. It could be PTSD, or perhaps they missed the critical “play stage” of development by being placed in a shelter? If you don’t you could end up with a “Marley”. This is something I’ve wondered myself. http://chasingdogtales.com/6-simple-ways-to-build-trust-with-your-dog/, Some dogs enjoy having a job to do or activities like nose work and you could start with games like “Find It” to see if that might be interesting for her. This is my first Husky, and I have heard they are wicked smart and can get bored. My puppy is 9 weeks and I play with it all the time it bites me now all the time it doesn’t want to do nothing but go out side and bite me in a playful way what do I do to get her go just like spending time with me. Gets to the point where we have to separate them because puppy doesn’t realize my other dog is not comfortable and continues to play which makes things worse for my chihuahua. I feel like I’m changing topics because in the four months we have had her there are multiple things that we are working on at any one time, she has leash aggression (I will be getting her a harness soon, separation anxiety (we just started trying calming chews as well as a thunder shirt) and anxiety riding in the car which she did not have until we had to recently travel by car from the West Coast to the East Coast) and although she was doing pretty well in her crate, we left her the other night for four hours after giving her a walk and when we returned she had Peed in the crate and was pretty upset. She's a very serious girl and doesn't put up with tomfoolery, especially from other dogs. There probably are ways that dogs play and enjoy themselves but we don’t recognize it as play. She could not fetch to save anyone’s life. … It takes patience to earn trust, so keep playing the role of the pack leader, and your dog should warm up to you. Steps to follow: 1. I’m reading all of these questions and answers and trying to pick up any little gem that might help us with our situation. I do have a Kong – will try the hide and seek. I think a lot of people who adopt adult dogs or rescue dogs wonder about certain behaviors when they don’t know what might have happened in the past, but I’m glad this puts your mind at ease about Dax. If your dog is overweight, his playfulness levels can drop, either because he has less … . She played with her sibling *all* the time (died 8 weeks ago) but bcz she always had another dog in the house to play with she was never interested in playing its humans. FINALLY I have found someone who ownes a dog with identical behaviors as mine! Haha, it’s funny that he brings all of his toys out when you have guests, that’s cute. Hi Marti, You are so wonderful for adopting your new best friend and saving him from such a horrible existence. If he enjoys playing with one dog, you’ll have your answer. She's about 6, but she used to be so active and playful when we first got her, but now we have to drag her on walks and she doesn't want to play with her favorite toy anymore. She doesn't have formal training, but is still a good dog that doesn't bark at anybody and loves to socialize with the dogs outside. He’s eight months old, and I don’t think he previous family ever played with him. A lot of scent hounds enjoy following their noses more than playing with traditional toys, so she might enjoy walks and exploring with you more than connecting with her fetching, retriever side. What about dogs that don’t like toys? Remember, that when puppies are removed from their … Ask Your Own Dog Question. Its so annoying …our Charlie had no problem playing and fetching. Maybe try shaking things up to see if Charlie or Daisy can help give you a clue about what they might be thinking. My dog Barley falls seems to care about my emotions - he crawls into my lap to lick my face when I cry. Just experiment with different types of toys and play styles and have lots of patience but definitely don’t worry about her if she just wants to chill around the house. ? Did you know that the breed standard for Pugs says, “The Pug’s reason for living is to be near their people?” Bosco is living up to his fine heritage. When your pup doesn’t want to play, it’s easy to dismiss them as lazy or not in the mood. To proof your dog's new play skills, you'll want to place it in a variety of situations to see how well it retains its training. Foreign items your dog doesn't want to let go (believe me it happens, especially if it's an edible item that it should not eat) ... A better way is to record the sound and then play it to your dog at a low volume. My pitty loves any and all sorts of toys, whereas my pointer has never taken any interest in them. Her previous owner just moved and left her (she is very smart, sweet and learns things so quickly). What Should You Do When Your Dog Growls at Someone? Your pup sounds very similar to KJo’s dog. Share this conversation. She loves being outdoors and exploring the city and the country (we split our time between city and upstate NY) and going on little adventures in parks and hikes with us. She sounds like a very lucky girl to have found a loving home with you! I can imagine her carrying around and chewing on a full sized carrot just like a bone, lol! Dogs also play with people, although that’s not always a given. Share; Tweet; Pin; Dear Paris, I have two questions actually. Socialization and training along with lots of play time is an investment in your dog that brings many rewards. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing!? And he definitely does that terrier shake and kill with his stuffed toys. Thank you, Signed, Distressed Wendy. Is the fun of doing agility itself what keeps Ethel motivated? I’ll try a few of your tips, but I think her background really impacts her behavior. Since she’s also super playful, I’m going to try Jen’s advice and see what I can accomplish with a tug toy and playing as a reward sometimes. I wonder if it’s true that Harley didn’t have a lot of toys or opportunities to play before he came to live with you. My dog knew … Anyway…. If your dog has had limited exposure to other dogs, he may resist socializing with them. My name is Lola 3 years ago I got a dog, a Maltese. His breeder has had many dogs disinterested in play and Riley’s grandmother is one of them, where as his dad loves to play and is the only male dog that loves when the new puppies are born so he can play with them. My dog doesn't like to play much with me, hes a lab husky and just wants to be pet and burry his head in me. Haley is ready to play at a moment’s notice, even if I wake her from a sound sleep. Riley isn’t much interested in too many games, although he loves hide & seek and kibble toss; if food is involved he’s in! If a dog doesn't trust you, they may track your movements. Usually I throw the ball and he chases it, but when he comes back to me he stands like 4 meters away from me and If I try to go closer to him to take the ball he moves away! ago as a stray, and we were told she was adopted once and brought back for “behavior issues” (the rescue found out she’d been mistreated and had begun acting out in retaliation). Charlie now over two years and Daisy a little over year 1/2 old. She does seem to be housebroken but has had a few accidents, but we are figuring out ways to help her avoid that. You’ll work on increasing the distance later. Sometimes what seems to be a “problem” with a dog really isn’t a problem at all. But she doesn’t want to. Maybe considering a “dog-sibling” would help with transitioning to playing with humans. What breed of dog is Riley? I think it has something to do with her after-dinner pooping ritual. Both were puppies when we got them. What the perfect toy for Mika? It is a scientific way of saying “use it or lose it”. I’ve always had very playful dogs. She will sit for cheese but that’s about it on the commands. I rescue older shelter dogs and sadly, many do not take any interest in playing. We've had our miniature dachshund for a year now and she doesn't want to play anymore. I didn’t know about Rita’s history in Mexico. After being in a crate for the first four years of his life and not being exposed to playing with toys or other dogs, it’s possible that he might not be interested in playing. All living things need to move. ? 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