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elle57 · 03-16-2008, 05:44 PM

o, here it is,
sammy loves toys that squeak or make any type of noise. he goes crazy. i bought a chicken that squeaked and tore it apart in 30 seconds. so i threw it out.
now today i bought him a stuffed toy that makes all weird sounds , and he is bezerk . he is shaking it violently back and forth, biting it and humping it. he is growling also. he is totally out of breath. i must admit it is very very funny to see him so crazy, because he is so laid backed all the time and these things make him nuts.
my question is, is this good fun for him , or am i making him into a nut job?
i need advice,
thanks
elle

Rae Rae · 03-16-2008, 05:46 PM

I think it's O.K, I don't see how it can hurt him. I think they need to "let it all out" like that sometimes, and I know it's soo funny to watch!!!

elle57 · 03-16-2008, 05:47 PM

i know it is funny , but i am concerned into making him violent. and this is the first time i ever saw him hump anything.

For My Coby · 03-16-2008, 07:02 PM

What we do - when I feel that the "play" is crossing the line into "obsession", I just take the toy away for awhile and redirect Coby to something else. I think that Sammy is probably fine and just having a good time. But if you start to wonder about him getting a little too focused on the toy, just try trading it for something different. I've seen the panting and crazed look in the eye. That's when I try to distract him to something else.

Good Luck!!

BLEU BOY BARBER · 03-16-2008, 07:24 PM

For my Coby~ Great post!

I agree they are sooo funny to watch but I too would be asking the same question... I like For my Cobys response and I will use her advice if ever the need arises... Its just like skin kids positive reinforcement...

Sammy~ You be a good boy and give your mommy laughter she will never forget! HEHE

For My Coby · 03-16-2008, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BLEU BOY BARBER

For my Coby~ Great post!

I agree they are sooo funny to watch but I too would be asking the same question... I like For my Cobys response and I will use her advice if ever the need arises... Its just like skin kids positive reinforcement...

Sammy~ You be a good boy and give your mommy laughter she will never forget! HEHE

That is more true than any non-dog owner would ever realize!!

elle57 · 03-17-2008, 06:45 PM

Well, Tonight I Let Him Play Again And He Is Wild. I Have Not Seen Him So Wild , And Of Course He Was Humping The Toy Like Crazy .
I Took It Away And Then Tried To Get Him To Play With Something Else, And He Calmed Down A Bit , But One Of The Cats Came By And Tried To Wrestle With Him And He Started To Hump The Cat, I Think He Was Too Agressive And Had To Stop Him Right Away.
I Just Thought It Was Good For Him To Get Some Good Fun Exercise, Besides Thinking It Was A Scream To Watch Him.

03-16-2008, 05:44 PM	#1
elle57 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: douglaston ny Posts: 498	is this allright to do ? need advice o, here it is, sammy loves toys that squeak or make any type of noise. he goes crazy. i bought a chicken that squeaked and tore it apart in 30 seconds. so i threw it out. now today i bought him a stuffed toy that makes all weird sounds , and he is bezerk . he is shaking it violently back and forth, biting it and humping it. he is growling also. he is totally out of breath. i must admit it is very very funny to see him so crazy, because he is so laid backed all the time and these things make him nuts. my question is, is this good fun for him , or am i making him into a nut job? i need advice, thanks elle

03-16-2008, 05:46 PM	#2
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	I think it's O.K, I don't see how it can hurt him. I think they need to "let it all out" like that sometimes, and I know it's soo funny to watch!!! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

03-16-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	What we do - when I feel that the "play" is crossing the line into "obsession", I just take the toy away for awhile and redirect Coby to something else. I think that Sammy is probably fine and just having a good time. But if you start to wonder about him getting a little too focused on the toy, just try trading it for something different. I've seen the panting and crazed look in the eye. That's when I try to distract him to something else. Good Luck!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

03-16-2008, 07:24 PM	#5
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	For my Coby~ Great post! I agree they are sooo funny to watch but I too would be asking the same question... I like For my Cobys response and I will use her advice if ever the need arises... Its just like skin kids positive reinforcement... Sammy~ You be a good boy and give your mommy laughter she will never forget! HEHE __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

03-16-2008, 05:47 PM	#3
elle57 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: douglaston ny Posts: 498	i know it is funny , but i am concerned into making him violent. and this is the first time i ever saw him hump anything.

03-17-2008, 06:45 PM	#7
elle57 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: douglaston ny Posts: 498	Well, Tonight I Let Him Play Again And He Is Wild. I Have Not Seen Him So Wild , And Of Course He Was Humping The Toy Like Crazy . I Took It Away And Then Tried To Get Him To Play With Something Else, And He Calmed Down A Bit , But One Of The Cats Came By And Tried To Wrestle With Him And He Started To Hump The Cat, I Think He Was Too Agressive And Had To Stop Him Right Away. I Just Thought It Was Good For Him To Get Some Good Fun Exercise, Besides Thinking It Was A Scream To Watch Him.