Does your yorkie play on their own? - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LuluMaye · 10-22-2008, 02:57 PM

I WISH! I have three and when they want to play, they let me know. I always thought it was because when they were puppies I would sit on the floor with them and teach them how to play. Sometimes I wish I never did that, because now they insist on it. Lol All you can do is smile

because they are just too cute.

MIZBROWN · 10-22-2008, 03:05 PM

Meka rarely plays with toys. Infact, Ive stopped buying them because I havent found anything that she likes to play with alone. She has two stuffed dogs that she loves, but only if I play with her. Aside from that, the only thing that keeps her busy are bully sticks and pig ears. She refuses to play or chew on anything else. Hopefully she'll be getting a playmate early next year

Ivy Lucille · 10-22-2008, 03:35 PM

While my two love having someone get down on the floor and play with them, they also play well with each other and alone.

When I got Mo (he was 3) he would not play with toys at all. He was like a little old man. He has come a long way and acts like a puppy now.

Mayzie likes to play fetch and likes a little rougher play - sometimes I have to settle her down when Mo is cowering under a chair. I love to watch them get a little stuffed toy and shake it hard. I think that is so cute. Mayzie also likes to have a catch with herself which is hysterical.

Mom of 3 · 10-22-2008, 03:43 PM

Mine play together very well, and let me know if they want me to join them.....! When I am on the computer, they are either running through the house, chasing each other, or they are all laying on the floor beside me, resting/sleeping. Right now it's quiet, tv is on, and all the dogs are sleeping. There are 5 dogs(4yorkies, 1 dachshund)
Now when the girl come home, they run in the house, make a lot of noise, and they will all be up and barking.

DianeW · 10-22-2008, 03:45 PM

Harvey also would rather we play with him - he has such funny ways, sometimes if you look at him he will chase around looking for a toy to bring to you, or if the family are playing with each other, having fun, he gets his toys to be involved too.

He plays outside in the garden, sometimes for upto an hour at a time - with his ball or throwing a pine cone around, looking for bugs etc.....yuk! Usually when he is quite we just know he is upto no good!

My husband plays with him the most - he is his little mate

- he mithers him so much to play, even when he doesnt want to, he just cant refuse him, it is so funny - Harvey usually gets called my dog then, when he is being a pest HAHA. The rest of the time he is his pal - ahhhhhhhhhhh.

PANAMA69 · 10-22-2008, 03:46 PM

Mine play with each other all the time, but they do have their favor toys and play with themself too, but that ussually don't last to long since one always join them

Katylou · 10-23-2008, 10:15 AM

Katy loves to play and play both with me, my husband or our toy poodle. She will also play by herself - mostly trying to "kill" her squeaky stuffed toys. When I am on my computer she plays at my feet. Come January or February she will be getting a new baby sister so I expect they will play together a lot. She loves other dogs and is well socialized already at six months old. I got a kick out of one of the other recent threads where the older lady could not keep up with her new wild baby. I love the fact that yorkies are not boring dogs. I look forward to getting another "wild child". I'm no spring chicken either but I actually enjoy the commotion!

Wabbit · 10-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Daizy would play for a little while at a time....but she always preferred to play with mommy and daddy! Then my daughter got a yorkie and she Loves to play with Suki!! So there can be advantages to having two...but like someone said earlier...you could just end up with 2 demanding yorkies!! But the majority of yorkies do love to play with each other...LOL but you should be prepared...

If two aren't the answer for you....maybe you could find toys that keep your baby more occupied for a bit...someone got a cat toy that a ball went on a track in circles...can't remember what its called..but that tends to keep em busy!! good luck

SLewis024 · 10-23-2008, 12:43 PM

London prefers that i play with her, but after i ignore her for like 10 minutes she will play by herself. then as a reward once she gets a little tired i play with her for a few minutes and tell her what a good girl she is. that doesnt ALWAYS work, she is demanding! but its getting better.

Belindtch · 10-23-2008, 12:58 PM

My Lucy wakes up in the morning and goes immediately for her toys. She plays nonstop until she goes to bed at night. She prefers to play with her toys alone but will play with another yorkie with them. She would make such a great toy tester for a toy company. She does like interactive and talkative toys. She also loves big soft cuddly toys that she can carry around.

bellasmomok · 10-23-2008, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wabbit

If two aren't the answer for you....maybe you could find toys that keep your baby more occupied for a bit...someone got a cat toy that a ball went on a track in circles...can't remember what its called..but that tends to keep em busy!! good luck

OMG, that was me!!! It was called a Star Chaser Turbo Scratcher Cat Toy (PETCO.com got mine at Atwoods, kind of a farming supply store because it was much cheaper than at Petco (like closer to $13). That would definitely keep your baby occupied, almost to the point of having to take it away. I only let Bella play with it for a little while at a time....she whines and growls and barks trying to get the ball out of the track and spinning it around and around. I think if we left her with it and went to work, she would still be there when we got home!!! I take it away because I don't want it driving her completely crazy, but she LOVES it while she has it! (I discovered her love for it when she was playing with one at a friend's house who has a cat. I uploaded a video of her running around, whining and all, to another thread on here awhile back--it was from my cell, so the pic isn't good quality, but you get the idea very well. I'll have to find it so you can watch. Too funny!)

bellasmomok · 10-23-2008, 01:17 PM

Here's the link--it's about half way down the page:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fun...baby-toys.html

(Make sure you're volume is on--you don't want to miss all those noises!)

P.S. I took the cardboard scratcher out of the center...don't need her deciding she needs to shred it! Besides, I think there's cat nip on it, or it came separate to sprinkle on it?? And that's not good for puppies!

bellasmomok · 10-23-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Belindtch

My Lucy wakes up in the morning and goes immediately for her toys. She plays nonstop until she goes to bed at night. She prefers to play with her toys alone but will play with another yorkie with them. She would make such a great toy tester for a toy company. She does like interactive and talkative toys. She also loves big soft cuddly toys that she can carry around.

I'm totally thread-hogging, but seriously!? If there were a toy tester position, Bella would be FURIOUS if I didn't get her name in the hat too. She LOVES her toys! She does have her favorites, but every single one of them get their due diligence every single day! I can't imagine any one of her toys ever feels lonely!! Every time I look up, she has a different one

If Lucy ever gets to be a toy tester, she had better see if Bella can join her (and vice versa of course

)

Moses · 10-23-2008, 02:42 PM

My baby loves to play. He likes it when I play with him, but if I am not in the mood he will play by himself. He loves his chew toys also. And I'm not chewing on them so he no choice but to play with them by himself..hehe

Try giving him some chew sticks.

sammie87uk · 10-24-2008, 02:46 AM

[QUOTE=bellasmomok;2293688]She used to get a toy, run laps around the living room with it in her mouth, growling at it the whole time, and stopping every now and then to shake it!QUOTE]

Haha mine still do this but its usually Ebony has something toby wants and shes doing the laps round the house growling with toby at her heels and when he finally cathes her they sumasult over each other! this goes on for hour infact they get so wrapped up playing with each other we have to put them into their crates to sleep. Sometimes Ebony will come on the sofa and sleep and toby jumps on her every 5 mins wanting to play, but most days they will not stop till you put them in their crates to sleep or take them for a walk. My shepherd i used to have slept more than they do!

10-22-2008, 02:57 PM	#16
LuluMaye Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 203	I WISH! I have three and when they want to play, they let me know. I always thought it was because when they were puppies I would sit on the floor with them and teach them how to play. Sometimes I wish I never did that, because now they insist on it. Lol All you can do is smile because they are just too cute. __________________ Lulu Belle, Bosley Beamer, Baby Zoey, & Holly Berry's Mommy

10-22-2008, 03:05 PM	#17
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,293	Meka rarely plays with toys. Infact, Ive stopped buying them because I havent found anything that she likes to play with alone. She has two stuffed dogs that she loves, but only if I play with her. Aside from that, the only thing that keeps her busy are bully sticks and pig ears. She refuses to play or chew on anything else. Hopefully she'll be getting a playmate early next year __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943 Last edited by MIZBROWN; 10-22-2008 at 03:06 PM.

10-22-2008, 03:35 PM	#18
Ivy Lucille ♥♥beats @ my feet! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,814	While my two love having someone get down on the floor and play with them, they also play well with each other and alone. When I got Mo (he was 3) he would not play with toys at all. He was like a little old man. He has come a long way and acts like a puppy now. Mayzie likes to play fetch and likes a little rougher play - sometimes I have to settle her down when Mo is cowering under a chair. I love to watch them get a little stuffed toy and shake it hard. I think that is so cute. Mayzie also likes to have a catch with herself which is hysterical. __________________ Jamie, Mom to Mayzie and Mozes

10-22-2008, 03:45 PM	#20
DianeW YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cheshire, England. Posts: 489	Harvey also would rather we play with him - he has such funny ways, sometimes if you look at him he will chase around looking for a toy to bring to you, or if the family are playing with each other, having fun, he gets his toys to be involved too. He plays outside in the garden, sometimes for upto an hour at a time - with his ball or throwing a pine cone around, looking for bugs etc.....yuk! Usually when he is quite we just know he is upto no good! My husband plays with him the most - he is his little mate - he mithers him so much to play, even when he doesnt want to, he just cant refuse him, it is so funny - Harvey usually gets called my dog then, when he is being a pest HAHA. The rest of the time he is his pal - ahhhhhhhhhhh. __________________ Take Care - Diane and little Harvey MEMBER OF THE SPOILED ROTTEN CLUB AND PETITE PUPS UNITED

10-23-2008, 12:29 PM	#23
Wabbit Love my little flowers Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: In Gorgeous Montana!!! Posts: 4,499	Daizy would play for a little while at a time....but she always preferred to play with mommy and daddy! Then my daughter got a yorkie and she Loves to play with Suki!! So there can be advantages to having two...but like someone said earlier...you could just end up with 2 demanding yorkies!! But the majority of yorkies do love to play with each other...LOL but you should be prepared... If two aren't the answer for you....maybe you could find toys that keep your baby more occupied for a bit...someone got a cat toy that a ball went on a track in circles...can't remember what its called..but that tends to keep em busy!! good luck __________________ Tam Flower babies: *Daizy Mae and Tulip Petals* RIP Honey Rose & Jasmine

10-22-2008, 03:43 PM	#19
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Mine play together very well, and let me know if they want me to join them.....! When I am on the computer, they are either running through the house, chasing each other, or they are all laying on the floor beside me, resting/sleeping. Right now it's quiet, tv is on, and all the dogs are sleeping. There are 5 dogs(4yorkies, 1 dachshund) Now when the girl come home, they run in the house, make a lot of noise, and they will all be up and barking.

10-22-2008, 03:46 PM	#21
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Mine play with each other all the time, but they do have their favor toys and play with themself too, but that ussually don't last to long since one always join them

10-23-2008, 10:15 AM	#22
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Katy loves to play and play both with me, my husband or our toy poodle. She will also play by herself - mostly trying to "kill" her squeaky stuffed toys. When I am on my computer she plays at my feet. Come January or February she will be getting a new baby sister so I expect they will play together a lot. She loves other dogs and is well socialized already at six months old. I got a kick out of one of the other recent threads where the older lady could not keep up with her new wild baby. I love the fact that yorkies are not boring dogs. I look forward to getting another "wild child". I'm no spring chicken either but I actually enjoy the commotion!

10-23-2008, 12:43 PM	#24
SLewis024 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rochester, Ny, USA Posts: 173	London prefers that i play with her, but after i ignore her for like 10 minutes she will play by herself. then as a reward once she gets a little tired i play with her for a few minutes and tell her what a good girl she is. that doesnt ALWAYS work, she is demanding! but its getting better. __________________ Shannon&London

10-23-2008, 12:58 PM	#25
Belindtch Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rossville, Georgia Posts: 972	My Lucy wakes up in the morning and goes immediately for her toys. She plays nonstop until she goes to bed at night. She prefers to play with her toys alone but will play with another yorkie with them. She would make such a great toy tester for a toy company. She does like interactive and talkative toys. She also loves big soft cuddly toys that she can carry around. __________________ Belinda and my furbabies, Alyssa , Emily Kate , and Lucy Lucy Dexter

10-23-2008, 01:17 PM	#27
bellasmomok ♥ love my girls!! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OKC area Posts: 1,140 Blog Entries: 1	I found it! Here's the link--it's about half way down the page: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/fun...baby-toys.html (Make sure you're volume is on--you don't want to miss all those noises!) P.S. I took the cardboard scratcher out of the center...don't need her deciding she needs to shred it! Besides, I think there's cat nip on it, or it came separate to sprinkle on it?? And that's not good for puppies! Last edited by bellasmomok; 10-23-2008 at 01:19 PM.

10-23-2008, 02:42 PM	#29
Moses Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 1,184 Blog Entries: 1	Playing My baby loves to play. He likes it when I play with him, but if I am not in the mood he will play by himself. He loves his chew toys also. And I'm not chewing on them so he no choice but to play with them by himself..hehe Try giving him some chew sticks. __________________ Nikki Moses Moses' Page Mommy lubs you very much!!

10-24-2008, 02:46 AM	#30
sammie87uk No Longer A Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 60	[QUOTE=bellasmomok;2293688]She used to get a toy, run laps around the living room with it in her mouth, growling at it the whole time, and stopping every now and then to shake it!QUOTE] Haha mine still do this but its usually Ebony has something toby wants and shes doing the laps round the house growling with toby at her heels and when he finally cathes her they sumasult over each other! this goes on for hour infact they get so wrapped up playing with each other we have to put them into their crates to sleep. Sometimes Ebony will come on the sofa and sleep and toby jumps on her every 5 mins wanting to play, but most days they will not stop till you put them in their crates to sleep or take them for a walk. My shepherd i used to have slept more than they do!