Burying Dog Biscuits - YorkieTalk.com Forums

skimble · 03-04-2008, 11:06 AM

My Yorkie tries to bury dog biscuits in the house. He will rub his snout in the direction of the biscuit, then take his snout and litely tap the biscuit. He will do this around a dozen times.
Eventually he will nudge the biscuit under a throw pillow (which is on the sofa).
Has anyone else experienced this with their Yorkie?

Nancy1999 · 03-04-2008, 11:17 AM

You have perfectly described Joey. The first time I saw this I couldn't imagine what the heck he was doing, it's so funny to watch and he's so diligent doing it. It's like he's trying to cover it with dirt. I've never had another dog do it so I don't know whether it's common or not.

Betty'sMom · 03-04-2008, 11:21 AM

Betty does that also. She will also bury things outside. She's saving for a rainy day.

ARCHIE · 03-04-2008, 11:24 AM

Yep, Buddy does that too.
I give him a treat or two before I leave in the am and he will bury
it in the couch and when I come in the door he runs onto the couch
to retrieve them between the cushions! Silly dog.

LuvnmyYorkie · 03-04-2008, 11:25 AM

My poodle mix Bella does this. She covers her bones and toys with invisible dirt ALL the time. She'll come up and put it on the side of me if I'm sitting or laying down, and then she covers it with the invisible dirt that is apparently on my stomach. She has quite the imagination.

patty58 · 03-04-2008, 11:30 AM

Welcome to YT. Murfee does that all the time. We never know where we are going to find one of his treasures. My husband came in last night with part of a treat from his GE buddy. Murfee had buried it in hubbys chair.

embrysc · 03-04-2008, 01:37 PM

Scout does this too. We have found them down in the cushions of chairs, underblankets and under the cushion in his bed. We laugh at him all the time. It' cute.

Karrie · 03-04-2008, 06:49 PM

Invisible Dirt - yep that describes it perfectly!

Sometimes the treats are well hidden and sometimes they are hidden in plain sight.

Amy81 · 03-04-2008, 06:52 PM

Yep it's normal!!! my baby does the same thing with his treats too! Welcome to YT!!!

Yorkiesforever · 03-04-2008, 06:58 PM

Yes I have some that do it too. It is funny.

Tiggerwit · 03-04-2008, 07:00 PM

LOL funny Alphy does this too. I find things under my pillows, in my shoes, etc.

I've got one biscuit that's in my car that we got from the drive thru. Every time he gets in the car it gets tucked (buried) in a new spot. He knows right where he left it when he gets in the next time.

betsi · 03-04-2008, 07:08 PM

I find little pieces of kibble all over my house, always covered up or pushed between something. These little guys are SO funny!!

catser2002 · 03-04-2008, 08:08 PM

Oh my yes. Move any cushion or pillow around here and you are likely to find a bully stick or two.

It is funny to watch one of them watch the other going through all the effort of burying so the first can go and "dig up" the prize. Fights often ensue.

Judy in Waco · 03-04-2008, 08:23 PM

Gizmo also whines softly until he finds a place to "bury" his cookie or biscuit. Who knew we had so much invisible dirt in our house?

LOL!

Gizmo's Mom · 03-05-2008, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuvnmyYorkie

My poodle mix Bella does this. She covers her bones and toys with invisible dirt ALL the time. She'll come up and put it on the side of me if I'm sitting or laying down, and then she covers it with the invisible dirt that is apparently on my stomach. She has quite the imagination.

So cute!

03-04-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
skimble Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hawthorne New Jersey Posts: 11	Burying Dog Biscuits My Yorkie tries to bury dog biscuits in the house. He will rub his snout in the direction of the biscuit, then take his snout and litely tap the biscuit. He will do this around a dozen times. Eventually he will nudge the biscuit under a throw pillow (which is on the sofa). Has anyone else experienced this with their Yorkie?

03-04-2008, 11:17 AM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	You have perfectly described Joey. The first time I saw this I couldn't imagine what the heck he was doing, it's so funny to watch and he's so diligent doing it. It's like he's trying to cover it with dirt. I've never had another dog do it so I don't know whether it's common or not. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

03-04-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
Betty'sMom Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,234	Betty does that also. She will also bury things outside. She's saving for a rainy day. __________________ Jeanne: Mom to Betty & Juju Bean

03-04-2008, 11:25 AM	#5
LuvnmyYorkie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Anaheim Posts: 588	My poodle mix Bella does this. She covers her bones and toys with invisible dirt ALL the time. She'll come up and put it on the side of me if I'm sitting or laying down, and then she covers it with the invisible dirt that is apparently on my stomach. She has quite the imagination. __________________ Bella and Harley Proud Member of the Little Gentlemans Club Proud Member of the YT Welcoming Committee

03-04-2008, 11:30 AM	#6
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Welcome to YT. Murfee does that all the time. We never know where we are going to find one of his treasures. My husband came in last night with part of a treat from his GE buddy. Murfee had buried it in hubbys chair. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-04-2008, 11:24 AM	#4
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Yep, Buddy does that too. I give him a treat or two before I leave in the am and he will bury it in the couch and when I come in the door he runs onto the couch to retrieve them between the cushions! Silly dog.

03-04-2008, 01:37 PM	#7
embrysc Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 44	Scout does this too. We have found them down in the cushions of chairs, underblankets and under the cushion in his bed. We laugh at him all the time. It' cute. __________________ Scout Little Gentleman's Club & Spoiled Rotten Club

03-04-2008, 06:49 PM	#8
Karrie Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 903	Invisible Dirt - yep that describes it perfectly! Sometimes the treats are well hidden and sometimes they are hidden in plain sight.

03-04-2008, 06:52 PM	#9
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Yep it's normal!!! my baby does the same thing with his treats too! Welcome to YT!!!

03-04-2008, 06:58 PM	#10
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	Yes I have some that do it too. It is funny. __________________

03-04-2008, 07:00 PM	#11
Tiggerwit Just me 'n my boys Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 4,596	LOL funny Alphy does this too. I find things under my pillows, in my shoes, etc. I've got one biscuit that's in my car that we got from the drive thru. Every time he gets in the car it gets tucked (buried) in a new spot. He knows right where he left it when he gets in the next time. __________________ "Be kinder than necessary, for everyone is fighting some kind of battle." Alphy 's Roxy

03-04-2008, 07:08 PM	#12
betsi Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: texas Posts: 624	I find little pieces of kibble all over my house, always covered up or pushed between something. These little guys are SO funny!! __________________ Mom to Boomer and his BIG brother, Jack and his little sister Layni

03-04-2008, 08:08 PM	#13
catser2002 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 186	Oh my yes. Move any cushion or pillow around here and you are likely to find a bully stick or two. It is funny to watch one of them watch the other going through all the effort of burying so the first can go and "dig up" the prize. Fights often ensue.

03-04-2008, 08:23 PM	#14
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Gizmo also whines softly until he finds a place to "bury" his cookie or biscuit. Who knew we had so much invisible dirt in our house? LOL! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)