Sophie has No Interest in Toys??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

cheetobandita34 · 09-30-2006, 07:20 AM

I have had her since last Friday and she is 16 weeks old but does not play with her toys. She has a squeker lion, a lifesaver squeeker pull toy, a kong, a ball a denta bone and she has no interest in any of them. She would rather just run around like a maniac and sniff everything. Do I have a defective dog?
How do I get her interested in her toys?

OLIVIA_KARHIS · 09-30-2006, 07:32 AM

My bunny was like this when I 1st got her home, when she was a pup. Just give her some time, I am sure she will play with them in no time...she is not defective, everything is just new to her..

Have you tried playing with her with the toy. SHowing its ok for her to play with it... just a thought..

hope some one on here can help you out more.

Olivia, Bunny & Bella

monkeyandpenut · 09-30-2006, 05:27 PM

Some dogs are just not interested in toys. They are just more reserved. diffrent personalities just like humans....

romeos mommy · 09-30-2006, 05:29 PM

romeo is not really into toys. he likes greenies. (supervised of course) he humps stuffed animals.

he doesn't "play" with toys. i had a ton from when he was a puppy. i brought them down to the local animal shelter. they were happy to have them.

monkeyandpenut · 09-30-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by romeos mommy

romeo is not really into toys. he likes greenies. (supervised of course) he humps stuffed animals.

he doesn't "play" with toys. i had a ton from when he was a puppy. i brought them down to the local animal shelter. they were happy to have them.

That is so sweet to donate them to other pups who will use them

Oscar's Mummy · 09-30-2006, 05:36 PM

Oscar wasn't interested in any of his toys either for awhile (I got him at 16 weeks as well). Eventually he would play with them, but only if I played with him - he would never just amuse himself. Now that Ruthie is around, they play with the toys all the time. Maybe try a toy that is a challenge for him, like a Kong filled with little treats.

romeos mommy · 09-30-2006, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by monkeyandpenut

That is so sweet to donate them to other pups who will use them

i feel so bad for them. romeo and i bring them all kinds of stuff. they really appreciate blankets. when i see treats or cleaning products like laundry detergent or clorox on sale..... i grab some for the shelter.

blondflava · 09-30-2006, 05:42 PM

Pepper's never been interested in balls... And I think it's kinda weird LOL. He'd run after a squeaky toy rolling on the floor but not after a ball. I guess they all like different things, just like us. Just keep throwing the toy to her, letting het tug on it. You'll see, she'll pla in no time.

karmaboomer · 10-01-2006, 01:57 PM

karma would only play with squeaky toys, and only to rip the squeaker out -- so I was in the same boat as you were -- sometimes its just the personality, but you will see as time goes on!!

Jenn218 · 10-08-2006, 03:44 PM

Mojo LOVES (LOVES) toys! He would rather have a new toy, than a treat!! So far, he seems to only like the soft, plush toys that either squeek, rattle, or talk. We did buy him one of those "Bad Cuz" toys, so we will see if he likes that. He normally doesn't like the rubber or vinyl toys. It is funny to see all the different personalities we have!

pixels · 10-09-2006, 05:41 AM

We have a catahoula shepard dog that just does not know how to make toys last very long. He thinks chewing they up is playing. So Molly doesn't have that many toys. I try and find some that Taz will not distroy but they are too heavy for Molly. We do have a squeeky toy that Taz has not chewed up yet, probably because I threatened Taz's life if the chewed it up. They are so funny! They play like brothers and sisters and he is so good to her. I do think Taz has turned my little Molly into a tomboy!

Olivier · 10-09-2006, 05:48 AM

She only need to adjust to her new home before starting to play . Sometimes , my puppies react like her when arriving in new homes , few days later , they play with their toys .

cheetobandita34 · 10-09-2006, 07:21 AM

Soph out of the blue one day started playing with some of her toys! I laid her blanket out and put her toys on them and she started playing with her tug of war toy and chewing on her chew bone. Now, if I could just get her to not only run after the ball, but pick it up, then we'd be talkin LOL!

09-30-2006, 07:20 AM	#1
cheetobandita34 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chico CA Posts: 139	Sophie has No Interest in Toys??? I have had her since last Friday and she is 16 weeks old but does not play with her toys. She has a squeker lion, a lifesaver squeeker pull toy, a kong, a ball a denta bone and she has no interest in any of them. She would rather just run around like a maniac and sniff everything. Do I have a defective dog? How do I get her interested in her toys? __________________ Love My Furbaby Girl!! Sophie's Mommy Come See Me! www.dogster.com/?398164

09-30-2006, 07:32 AM	#2
OLIVIA_KARHIS Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GERMANY Posts: 1,542	My bunny was like this when I 1st got her home, when she was a pup. Just give her some time, I am sure she will play with them in no time...she is not defective, everything is just new to her.. Have you tried playing with her with the toy. SHowing its ok for her to play with it... just a thought.. hope some one on here can help you out more. Olivia, Bunny & Bella __________________ Bunny &Bella Supporting The Troops

09-30-2006, 05:27 PM	#3
monkeyandpenut Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 169	Some dogs are just not interested in toys. They are just more reserved. diffrent personalities just like humans.... __________________ MAYRA

09-30-2006, 05:36 PM	#6
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	Oscar wasn't interested in any of his toys either for awhile (I got him at 16 weeks as well). Eventually he would play with them, but only if I played with him - he would never just amuse himself. Now that Ruthie is around, they play with the toys all the time. Maybe try a toy that is a challenge for him, like a Kong filled with little treats. __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

09-30-2006, 05:42 PM	#8
blondflava Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kearny, NJ Posts: 1,179	Pepper's never been interested in balls... And I think it's kinda weird LOL. He'd run after a squeaky toy rolling on the floor but not after a ball. I guess they all like different things, just like us. Just keep throwing the toy to her, letting het tug on it. You'll see, she'll pla in no time. __________________ Izabela ... and Pepper Rest in peace, Kora, you're always in my

09-30-2006, 05:29 PM	#4
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,312	romeo is not really into toys. he likes greenies. (supervised of course) he humps stuffed animals. he doesn't "play" with toys. i had a ton from when he was a puppy. i brought them down to the local animal shelter. they were happy to have them.

10-01-2006, 01:57 PM	#9
karmaboomer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 118	karma would only play with squeaky toys, and only to rip the squeaker out -- so I was in the same boat as you were -- sometimes its just the personality, but you will see as time goes on!!

10-08-2006, 03:44 PM	#10
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: OZ Posts: 16,596	Mojo LOVES (LOVES) toys! He would rather have a new toy, than a treat!! So far, he seems to only like the soft, plush toys that either squeek, rattle, or talk. We did buy him one of those "Bad Cuz" toys, so we will see if he likes that. He normally doesn't like the rubber or vinyl toys. It is funny to see all the different personalities we have! __________________ JennMom to Katelyn Mojo LilyGrace Sophie LukeRusty Mojo's Pia

10-09-2006, 05:41 AM	#11
pixels Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Le Claire, Iowa Posts: 12	Molly love toys, but they get destroyed... We have a catahoula shepard dog that just does not know how to make toys last very long. He thinks chewing they up is playing. So Molly doesn't have that many toys. I try and find some that Taz will not distroy but they are too heavy for Molly. We do have a squeeky toy that Taz has not chewed up yet, probably because I threatened Taz's life if the chewed it up. They are so funny! They play like brothers and sisters and he is so good to her. I do think Taz has turned my little Molly into a tomboy! __________________ Ms. Molly

10-09-2006, 05:48 AM	#12
Olivier Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,878	She only need to adjust to her new home before starting to play . Sometimes , my puppies react like her when arriving in new homes , few days later , they play with their toys .

10-09-2006, 07:21 AM	#13
cheetobandita34 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chico CA Posts: 139	Soph out of the blue one day started playing with some of her toys! I laid her blanket out and put her toys on them and she started playing with her tug of war toy and chewing on her chew bone. Now, if I could just get her to not only run after the ball, but pick it up, then we'd be talkin LOL! __________________ Love My Furbaby Girl!! Sophie's Mommy Come See Me! www.dogster.com/?398164