I was curious on how you guys play with your dogs. I just got my dogs' their first real toys that they like (well my sister's dog does, my older dog doesn't pay attention). Yesterday when I got them, my sister's dog, Jack, went crazy with them and had a ball. I played with him for like 15 minutes and ended on a good note. I tried playing with him a couple of times today and mostly seemed uninterested, but nmaybe it is because of the cloudy weather? Anyways, Are there any games you can play with your dog and ways to keep them interested in their toys? Also, any games for older dogs? My old shetlie (around 10 years old) pretty much never plays and I am not sure if that is normal. I just started putting her on syn-flex, so maybe that will help. I am also saving up to buy them Innova dog food since right now, and pretty much all of their lives, they have been on pedigree (I pretty much pay for all of the stuff except their dog food. I discussed it with my mom and she said I had to pay for it if I wanted to get somethign other than "normal" dog food... I only get paid 6 bucks an hour! LOL)

The toys I have are "Flying squirrel", "tug and toss", and coming soon "romp-n-roll"

Thank you

We have those pesky flying squirels, jumping rabbits and running deers too. WERY hard to keep dogs not to try go playing with them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding.

I don't think that spending money on toys will bring up their drive. Key is in you, get some old rag tie it to stick and make it move real fast and jumpy.

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Originally posted by Ivan Sarac:
We have those pesky flying squirels, jumping rabbits and running deers too. VERY hard to keep dogs not to try go playing with them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Just kidding.

I don't think that spending money on toys will bring up their drive. Key is in you, get some old rag tie it to stick and make it move real fast and jumpy.

Sorry about the previous "empty" reply :rolleyes: just learning my way around here.
I had a Parelli "carrot stick" laying around - (horse people know this as a pricey designer horse training device - a fairly rigid orange metal stick with a comfy handle and a loop at the end to tie a 1/4" cord to)found it too heavy and awkward to handle with my horses but it's perfect for my puppy - I tied a stuffed bear to the end of the cord and it is LIVE . Lots more action than I might get with a whip. Hoss' bite is improving as he quickly learned that if he doesn't get a good grip, the bear "escapes".
My horse friends came up with a way to make an inexpensive "carrot stick" - cheap car antennaes from the local auto supply. The spring base makes a comfy handle and the tip is easily bent into a loop to tie a few feet of parachute cord or lite yacht rope to. They have a lot of action yet are more controllable than a buggy whip (and tons cheaper). I'm going to make more so I can keep one at the house, one at the barn and one in my truck so we won't miss any opportunities.
(And I hope it's OK to add that, if you slip the cord off the end, it can double as a wicked yet unobtrusive self defense weapon should you have to protect your puppy.)

Patti Kuvik
Vail AZ

I might as well reply to this but i also have a question.
we play with evrything, almost everything is a toy or can be used as a toy. from old socks to my arm... I have found that he is more interested in something to play with if HE finds it outside on a walk as opposed if i buy something for him & bring it home. my dogs faverit toy was is ball on a rope or his king on a rope until recently. i am just recovering from a bad ankle sprain & resorted to dog parks to get Luke some exercise. in the park they have this huge red hard plastic ball that he goes berserk for. he will just chase it around prey barking at it snapping at it & recently he lerned to manipulate it wherever he wants. i can throw/kick it & by biting it & using his feet & boddy he can bring it back to me for more. he completly ignores every other person dog squirl...when he is playing with this ball. i have to hide the ball in the park so he can play with some (very few) or his dog friends. is this good??? i mean i cant carry the ball in my pocket & use it as his pray item for training. & most importanly he is not as intense as he used to be with his kong/ball on a rope!!! Also, i worry tht he will break a tooth or chip a tooth as this ball is very hard plastic & i have a few times kicked the balll & he beat me to katch it & got nailed good in the snout.