My yorkie doesn't play with toys.
 

We have bought Fabio all kinds of different toys: balls, squeeky things. All kinds of toys, but he doesnt play with any of them. Is anyone elses yorkie like this? Are there any suggestions anyone has for toys that your yorkie loved?

I had a maltese that did the same thing.We called him "THE OLD MAN" There was no toy that ever grabed his attention. Now we have a yorkie and I guess since shes still a pup she loves toys.Have you tried giving him Bully sticks.I swear this is like a drug to mine.She can smell it a mile away.Its not a toy but chewing it keeps her entertained for a while.How old is your yorkie?

My Riley was like that. When he came home with us I gave him a little soft baby toy, a pastel colored inch worm, and to this day that's the one he seeks out before anything else. We actually bought him as a playpal for our other Yorkie, Jo, but that didn't work out so well. Riley is now 2 1/2 and about 6 months ago he finally started playing. He doesn't play all day long or anything but he is playing several times a day now and he gets other toys and plays with Jo. It took him about 2 years to start acting like a dog but I think he had a rough start in life. Now he's a big goofball!

Well thats the thing, we arent sure how old he is. When we adopted him, the lady told us he was five, another vet told us ten and another said five. So we went with five because he has alot of spunk. But I have tried the "greenies" those chewie bones that are supposed to be good for their teeth and he sniffed it and walked away. We tried milkbones and the hard bones and he doesn't like any. One time however, when we were visiting my parents, they gave their dog a ham bone and Fabio got ahold of it and wouldn't let go, he loved it. But I had to take it away from him cause I didn't know if it was good for him at the time.

I am wondering how old your yorkie is also? Some dogs just dont like to play..while others never seem to get enough lol..my two play together all the time..tug of war is their favorite!! Maybe if I had just one yorkie there wouldnt be as much play..hmmmm

Dawn

Mine dont like Greenies either...but definetly try bully sticks..I bet he will LOVE them!! Or maybe try the really soft treats..mine go nutso for those too!!

Dawn

Where would I find bully sticks? And dont get my wrong, he LOVES treats, esp the beggin strips and puperoni, but its the toys he has no interest in. I really wish he would just play with something because I hate when he's alone and doesn't have any toys to play with! And I havent found anything to get his attention!

Most pet supply stores should have bully sticks..just ask..hmmm this is a toughy..is he still really active?? Would he play tug-o-war with you?? Loofa dog at petsmart is a good tug-o-war toy..hmmm we have a wishbone shaped nylabone that they love to chew on..mind you its pink lol...its sold at walmart..they argue over that one alot lol..small cat toys are always a hit here too...mine have a thing for toys with sound chips too...heck my dogs like mostly everything..except the really rubbery toys..those get killed in minutes and that takes the fun out of it...crinkle toys are lots of fun too...geez thats all i can think of...sorry lol..

Dawn

I adopted my Maltese Lady at age four and she wouldn't play with toys either. I don't know if it was her background or she just wasn't interested.

The only toys she likes are food oriented - chews and treat dispensing toys. Her two favorites are her Buster Cube (we've had it for years) and her Busy Buddy Twist and Treat.

Maybe you could try some toys like that.

Terrific ideas!!

Yea I bought that toy where you can hide the treat inside and they have to work it out. He never even looked at it! He wouldnt play tug o war with me i dont think. I think he would just walk away! He is fairly active. Such as, when we get home, he runs around wildly and excidetly like a little puppy. But he does sleep alot. But when we take him for walks or anything, hes got alot of spunk. But I dont know about the toy thing. I just wish I could find him something. I am def going to go get the bully sticks today! Thanks guys

Mocha would love just about every toy I gave him (except for the Everlasting Treat Ball). But then I recently ordered some Pixie Sticks for him (similar to bully sticks) and that is all he will chew on now! He doesn't touch his toys anymore, he always wants his pixie stick! I'm not sure if this was a good or bad move on my part lol. He has a toy box full of all these toys now, but now I have to go order like 100 pixie sticks :rolleyes:

Try the Krackle Jax from Amber -- here is the link. I bet Fabio will go googoo crazy over them :) http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...hlight=krackle

Try these toys: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...30#post1508330
Amber_lv makes them and puts chattiesmom's yorkie yummies in them and mine go nuts for them!

Don't worry. I understand how you feel! Robby has absoutely no interest in toys what so ever. He is 8 years old now, and for 8yrs I've bought all kinds of new toys but he won't have a bar of any of them. I wish i could find something as all he does is run around the yard barking allllll day. I need something for him to be occupied with.

Haha, yea thats how I feel I want to give him something to keep him occupied! I will try the bully sticks and the pixie sticks and let everyone know how he likes them! Does anyone know if bones are bad for dogs? I know never give a dog chicken bones because they will splinter, but what about the round bones found in ham? Or other bones like beef bones? I heard someone say they boil them down. But I know for sure Fabio LOVES bones (only bones with flavor though, not the fake bones lol)

Jesse also has zero interest in toys. He couldn't care less. He does love his stuffed sheep, though. It doesn't bother me that he doesn't play with toys. I don't worry about keeping him busy, because he's really chilled out and just likes to hang around. If he was hyper I would probably be in search of toys.

Cozmo has no interest in toys. Once in a while he will try and take one away from Deiter. But as far as chewing or playing no way for him. He doesn't even like Bully sticks. I just don't understand. He will be 2 in Jan

Tucker has no interest in toys. In fact, if it wasn't for Lucy, I would pack up all the toys and take them to the animal shelter. We've had Tucker since a tiny baby and he has never cared for toys, he prefers a warm lap instead. Lucy (Lucille/Loose Wheel) is crazy for toys and loves to play. Her friend, another Yorkie named Ariel, loves to play also, and so we try to set up frequent play dates for them to get to play together. Ariel lives with an older poodle who is too mature to be playing with a young Yorkie.

T

My yorkie Mckenzie isn't nuts over toys either. She'll play with them but she doesn't get overly excited like her fursiblings do :)

I think that they all just have their own little quirks and personalities :)

Zoey drags out 10-15 toys every day. I scoop them back to the toy box and in a few hours, she has them back out. I put some away in a plastic bag to rotate if she ever gets bored.

um if still does not play try to finde another dog that looks like it :D :D :D

My little girl won't play with toys either. She's 3 years old and completely uninterested in them. I adopted her a week ago and I'm unsure if this is due to nerves (though she's adapted quite quickly and is already very attached to me), or if she was just never taught to play.

She doesn't respond to chew bones either.

This is a little frustrating for me because she's so full of energy all the time and jumping around like she wants me to play with her, but since she doesn't respond to toys and games all I can do is run around the garden with her.

Welcome to YT. I went through the same thing with my adopted boy. He was 2 1/2 when I got him. He was a surrender pup. He was gotten for a little 8 y/o girl when the parents were getting divorced as a comfort to the child. The little girl adored him. trained him. He was given no toys as the mother wanted this dog to want only the little girl as his playmate. This was told to me by the childs grandmother. I had Cody for a month, even tho he adapted to me and his new home & way of life (no more crating), I wanted to make sure he was settled in. Then I went and bought a variety of assorted toys. Poor lil thing didn't know what to do with them lol. I rolled balls, no interest, I squeaked the rubber toys, no interest, I threw the furry toys, a spark showed in his eyes, interest, after trying to kill the furry toys, he took interest in the soft rubber toys. Now he is the toy demon. You have her only a week, she may need more time with you, even tho you say she is attached to you she still needs time to adjust to a new home, new surroundings new way of living. Running around the garden is good bonding time, she may have been raised like my boy, no toys. Put toys away for a month then bring them out and see how she reacts. By this time she has gained trust in you . Please keep us posted on her progress. Time, patience and love works best. Thank you for rescuing this little girl.

Thank you for the advice matese!

I'll continue to take her for walks and runs until she's fully adapted to her new home.

Will keep you posted on her progress!

I adopted my Hailey at 6 years old and she doesn't care for toys either. I did get her a Kong and she only cared about it if I sprayed the easy treat inside it and she'd lick it clean. When I put the treat in it, she just bit the part sticking out and didn't even try to the treat inside. I tried it again a couple weeks later and she went to town trying to get to the treat inside! She still won't play with any stuffed, squeeky, tug a war, or balls though. When I adopted her, I asked the previous owners a lit if questions and one of the questions was what type of toys she liked and they listed them all. I kept thinking she just needed time to adjust but I have a feeling that answer was incorrect like a lot if other things they told me about her. I'm glad she's with me now, let's just say that. :-)

I think I have more play time with the dog toys than my two adopted boys do, COMBINED! LOL The younger one is warming up to this fabric one with squeakers in it and bully sticks tossed within view for him gathers his interest. If I toss it where he can't see, he won't go looking for it yet. Gotta love these "special" little guys! ;) Walks! Even my old guy likes the dirt trails, pavement, not so much. :)

I have 2 puppies at home and the other one isn't interested in playing with toys. However, she prefers that I play with her. She loves interacting with our 2 older dogs too.

My Yoshi Bear docent either. Occasionally she will like to play fetch with a soft squeaky toy. I would not worry your dog is probably just content being with you:)

I took in a 9 year old Yorkie. I was told he was 7 when I got him. I requested that they get me a proof of rabies a few days later, because I was told he was up to date on all shots. He had not been to a vet since he was fixed as a puppy. He got a rabies shot and checked out though and he is very healthy for his age. Oh, it was then that I found out he was 9 because of his vet records.

He does not like toys. He will not play with them. However, he has a game he plays with me almost daily. If I get on the floor he will come up at me on his hind legs and paw the air to "attack" me. I will reach out and try to touch him and he will take off running. If he comes back and I jump at him (I am still on my hands and knees) and yell "BOO!" at him he will take off running again. If I let him get close though he will do the bear attack at me again. He is a clown! I don't know what this game is, but he sure does seem to enjoy it. We have a blast together.