Toys to keep them occupied! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

daniellealberta · 06-06-2007, 08:18 AM

I love Spike dearly, but sometimes I wish I had a toy for him that would keep him busy while I do chores, watch TV, etc., so that he doesn't always try to get my attention! I have a Kong for him, which I put his favorite treat into (Pup-peroni), which he plays with for a minute or so, and then he's right back to playing with me! I've heard that peanut butter works really well, but I got the same result - he played with it for a minute or so, and then he left it alone. I've also tried the Rollover meat as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for an irresistible toy or Kong filler to keep my little guy occupied for more than five minutes?!?!?!?

MissPinkBarbie · 06-06-2007, 08:44 AM

I usually fill the kong with Cheerios or Kix and 'seal' it off with peanut butter,, then I pop it in the freezer till its frozen...I do it once a day, everyday....it gives me a break once she starts working on it..

It may take him a while to know its a treat..but you kinda have to 'enticed' him with it and make it seem like a wonderful thing..then he'll be curious and 'have' to have it..lol.

arent they soo weird sometimes?!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 06-06-2007, 08:47 AM

wow that sounds like a great thing to do...kekek...will have to try it...

MissPinkBarbie · 06-06-2007, 08:49 AM

oh and if that doesnt work, I have this great clear bone toy thing that have little ''rope'' things on it..Daisy tends to like that alot since I added/tied my husband's old shoelaces on it keeps her mighty busy..in fact shes working on it right now.

of course you should cut the shoelaces after tied to a toy so that its not long enough to get her tangled in!

Pautau422 · 06-08-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by daniellealberta

I love Spike dearly, but sometimes I wish I had a toy for him that would keep him busy while I do chores, watch TV, etc., so that he doesn't always try to get my attention! I have a Kong for him, which I put his favorite treat into (Pup-peroni), which he plays with for a minute or so, and then he's right back to playing with me! I've heard that peanut butter works really well, but I got the same result - he played with it for a minute or so, and then he left it alone. I've also tried the Rollover meat as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for an irresistible toy or Kong filler to keep my little guy occupied for more than five minutes?!?!?!?

I have the same issue with Tyler, because my hubby spoils him rotten and has with him at all times he wants the same from me and there are moments that I can't. He has a ball and a slipper that he loves, but after a few he is bored and then gets restless. Looking for fun toys for me as well.

lizziepooh_1 · 06-08-2007, 10:33 AM

Whenever I want a bit of peace and quiet I give Tia her Everlasting Treat Ball (the smallest size they make). It bounces and rolls and sure is tasty to her! I don't give it to her often so it stays "special". I found one at Super Pet (I'm in Canada) and the small size was $17.99 and came with 1 treat (you need 2)...so I bought the refills.....2 treats for $4.99.

Bully sticks will also keep her occupied for a while.....but only if she's in the mood to work on one.

Hope you find something that works...and please share with us if it's something we haven't thought of!

paulapoo · 06-08-2007, 10:43 AM

How about a brother or sister!!

baileysmom31 · 06-08-2007, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by lizziepooh_1

Whenever I want a bit of peace and quiet I give Tia her Everlasting Treat Ball (the smallest size they make). It bounces and rolls and sure is tasty to her! I don't give it to her often so it stays "special". I found one at Super Pet (I'm in Canada) and the small size was $17.99 and came with 1 treat (you need 2)...so I bought the refills.....2 treats for $4.99.

Bully sticks will also keep her occupied for a while.....but only if she's in the mood to work on one.

Hope you find something that works...and please share with us if it's something we haven't thought of!

I'm a new fan of the everlasting treat ball. Bailey got one in her gift exchange box and she hasn't put it down. She never slleps with toys but she had to bring this one to bed with her!

Tippy_Luvver · 06-10-2007, 08:30 PM

have u tried squeky stuff? my tippy goes crazy over those kind of toys. she gets mad that it squeks, so she bites it, and it squeks again, this gets her mad so she squeks it again and again and so on....lol

shireyak · 06-13-2007, 06:56 PM

I vote for a brother or sister as well, mine have dozens of toys, but mom and dad interaction is their favorite

aneufeld · 06-14-2007, 04:50 AM

spencer loves the hide a squirrel. I put all the squirrels in it and him and zoe our german shepherd go crazy for it, and once they have the squirrels all out they trade squirrels with each other lol

MissPinkBarbie · 06-16-2007, 07:42 AM

It's great!! It took a while for Daisy to get acquainted with...

sniffy,,sniffy,, Daisy...

AngelWorks · 06-16-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MissPinkBarbie

It's great!! It took a while for Daisy to get acquainted with...

sniffy,,sniffy,, Daisy...

OMG--she looks like a female version of Milo!

Superstarkba · 06-26-2007, 07:16 AM

Aubrey didn't like the Kong toy, he just chewed it down to where he couldn't reach the treat anymore. So maybe he would like the cheerios idea, so you just put cheerios in there, and then freeze it?

reeses · 06-28-2007, 02:09 PM

The kongs are great and also I usually give my baby a Bully Stick to chew on while Im cleaning house or studying. That way he doesnt get any negative vibes from me trying to clean and not paying him any attention because he is more interested in this treat he only gets during those times. I call it his quiettime treat. Lol.

06-06-2007, 08:18 AM	#1
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 116	Toys to keep them occupied! I love Spike dearly, but sometimes I wish I had a toy for him that would keep him busy while I do chores, watch TV, etc., so that he doesn't always try to get my attention! I have a Kong for him, which I put his favorite treat into (Pup-peroni), which he plays with for a minute or so, and then he's right back to playing with me! I've heard that peanut butter works really well, but I got the same result - he played with it for a minute or so, and then he left it alone. I've also tried the Rollover meat as well. Does anyone have any recommendations for an irresistible toy or Kong filler to keep my little guy occupied for more than five minutes?!?!?!?

06-06-2007, 08:44 AM	#2
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,761	I usually fill the kong with Cheerios or Kix and 'seal' it off with peanut butter,, then I pop it in the freezer till its frozen...I do it once a day, everyday....it gives me a break once she starts working on it.. It may take him a while to know its a treat..but you kinda have to 'enticed' him with it and make it seem like a wonderful thing..then he'll be curious and 'have' to have it..lol. arent they soo weird sometimes?! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* The PiNK* Club**GlamorousPinkChic*Founder

06-06-2007, 08:47 AM	#3
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 11,164 Blog Entries: 6	wow that sounds like a great thing to do...kekek...will have to try it... __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.

06-06-2007, 08:49 AM	#4
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,761	oh and if that doesnt work, I have this great clear bone toy thing that have little ''rope'' things on it..Daisy tends to like that alot since I added/tied my husband's old shoelaces on it keeps her mighty busy..in fact shes working on it right now. of course you should cut the shoelaces after tied to a toy so that its not long enough to get her tangled in! __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* The PiNK* Club**GlamorousPinkChic*Founder

06-08-2007, 10:33 AM	#6
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	Whenever I want a bit of peace and quiet I give Tia her Everlasting Treat Ball (the smallest size they make). It bounces and rolls and sure is tasty to her! I don't give it to her often so it stays "special". I found one at Super Pet (I'm in Canada) and the small size was $17.99 and came with 1 treat (you need 2)...so I bought the refills.....2 treats for $4.99. Bully sticks will also keep her occupied for a while.....but only if she's in the mood to work on one. Hope you find something that works...and please share with us if it's something we haven't thought of! __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

06-08-2007, 10:43 AM	#7
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,845	How about a brother or sister!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

06-10-2007, 08:30 PM	#9
Tippy_Luvver Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United States Posts: 125	have u tried squeky stuff? my tippy goes crazy over those kind of toys. she gets mad that it squeks, so she bites it, and it squeks again, this gets her mad so she squeks it again and again and so on....lol

06-13-2007, 06:56 PM	#10
shireyak YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 323	I vote for a brother or sister as well, mine have dozens of toys, but mom and dad interaction is their favorite __________________ Gracie and Boofus

06-14-2007, 04:50 AM	#11
aneufeld Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 115	spencer loves the hide a squirrel. I put all the squirrels in it and him and zoe our german shepherd go crazy for it, and once they have the squirrels all out they trade squirrels with each other lol __________________ ashley&spencer

06-16-2007, 07:42 AM	#12
MissPinkBarbie ~Glamorous Daisy~ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ // NYC Posts: 3,761	YAY!!! MY 'hide-a-squirrel' CAME!!! It's great!! It took a while for Daisy to get acquainted with... sniffy,,sniffy,, Daisy... Attached Thumbnails __________________ *MissPinkBarbie* The PiNK* Club**GlamorousPinkChic*Founder

06-26-2007, 07:16 AM	#14
Superstarkba Aubrey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 9,359	Aubrey didn't like the Kong toy, he just chewed it down to where he couldn't reach the treat anymore. So maybe he would like the cheerios idea, so you just put cheerios in there, and then freeze it? __________________ Kelsey And Aubrey I love my little

06-28-2007, 02:09 PM	#15
reeses My Lil Man! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,497 Blog Entries: 2	The kongs are great and also I usually give my baby a Bully Stick to chew on while Im cleaning house or studying. That way he doesnt get any negative vibes from me trying to clean and not paying him any attention because he is more interested in this treat he only gets during those times. I call it his quiettime treat. Lol. __________________ ~Reeses Member of the Lil Gentlemen's Club!! & the SRC!! ORDER YOUR YORKIETALK COOKBOOK HERE!!