 Won't Play
I just adopted a sweet 8 year old rescue Yorkie, "KC", that was a puppymill breeding dog for the large majority of her life. She's doing really well, and seems very happy. BUT she wont play! I dont think its because she doesnt want to, I just dont think she knows how! I'll squeek toys for her, and she'll perk up -- sometimes she'll nudge it once or twice with her nose, but stops there. I've tried the kong toy, but she's not big on treats (and they need to be small pieces so they fall out as soon as I put them in anyways!) and she doesnt care for peanut butter, so she could care less about the kong. She tends to sleep a lot (no medical problem, as she's just been to the vet. I think sleeping is all she knows to do during the day and night), and I've taken her on lots of engaging walks outside. She will have random spurts of craziness where she rubs her body and head all over her bed or crate and pops her little head up looking at me with a crazy hair do (its hilarious), then she'll lay down again.
Any suggestions on how to get my little girl to enjoy life with a bit of play time?? |