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capt_noonie · 08-01-2009, 08:28 PM

I've always been apprehensive about this. How does it work? I see the "cheez wiz" looking can thingy that they sell to spray into the kong. How does it stay inside? I am worried anything semi solid or softer will get stuck in her fur. I bought one Greenie before when she was younger, and it got stuck in her hair while she was trying to chew it. I threw it away and never got another, not even knowing why they are bad. (Why are they anyway, just out of curiousity?)

Not to mention, Kong's are expensive, that's why I've never bought one. $10 bucks for a piece of rubber. Ok they are indestructable I know, but still...

(really I shouldn't talk, why I keep buying $20 outfits for her that she doesn't wear I'll never know, AND when I make clothes too!)

tassibo · 08-01-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

What is the "ugly D"? Where do you get antlerz? I have been getting Merricks flossies. they are bullys in a spiral shape. I don't think they smell bad. They remind me of this dried cuttlefish snack I used to eat as a kid (I'm asian so I grew up eating wierd stuff, still do), a little sweet.

ugly d...diarhea???? that was my guess...

capt_noonie · 08-01-2009, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tassibo

ugly d...diarhea???? that was my guess...

Oh yea,

duh

nesha · 08-02-2009, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mscat

Hi Darlene,
I just wanted to ask you what's going to happen when Bailey starts barking? Yorkies love to bark, and some more then others. My Suzi does only when she hears noises coming from outside, and sometimes when my son coomes in from his room, and startles her. Our 13 week ols puppy is barking too. She is too cute , her tiny little baby bark

Even when they have pleny of toys dogs will bark >

im like Darleen im not suppose to have a pet in my apartment but i have Denzel and he never barks he is almost 1 years old and ive probably heard him bark 3 times and thats the truth. Denzel love squeaker toys he has tons of those and can play with them for hours. i buy them from petco they have all different kind of animals Denzel has fish,chickens,shoes,etc he doesn't care as long as it squeaks but Denzel hates balls ive bought him balls and when its playtime and i throw a ball he wont chase it.

AprilLove · 08-02-2009, 04:25 AM

Three things that keep my kids occupied for more than a few minutes:

Each other

Me

Bully Stix from AMD

AnnaCraig · 08-02-2009, 08:28 AM

You've got to get a Kong toy! My four month old yorkie loves the small puppy Kong! We will definitely be getting her the adult one once she turns 9 months old

Darlene68 · 08-03-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mscat

Hi Darlene,
I just wanted to ask you what's going to happen when Bailey starts barking? Yorkies love to bark, and some more then others. My Suzi does only when she hears noises coming from outside, and sometimes when my son coomes in from his room, and startles her. Our 13 week ols puppy is barking too. She is too cute , her tiny little baby bark

Even when they have pleny of toys dogs will bark >

Haha! Bailey doesn't bark much at all, when he does it is a little bark. The lady on the floor below me has a silky which hardly ever barks. If Bailey did cause problems for neighbor, I would move!

uhxohxcece · 08-03-2009, 07:19 PM

damn those greenies/ GRRR.

yes my louis loved it but he did not enjoy taking it off his chin, paws,legs etc. ugh.. he got really messy and it was a pain to get it off him

i have 2 somewhere in my cabinets and not planning to use them >:[

DooiesMom · 08-03-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by uhxohxcece

damn those greenies/ GRRR.

yes my louis loved it but he did not enjoy taking it off his chin, paws,legs etc. ugh.. he got really messy and it was a pain to get it off him

i have 2 somewhere in my cabinets and not planning to use them >:[

Me too. I have a couple left that I bought as a trial but they are too much mess and I read somewhere they are apperently not very effective or good for dogs....but I'm not too sure about that. Either way, into the garbage they will go.

uhxohxcece · 08-03-2009, 07:46 PM

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Me too. I have a couple left that I bought as a trial but they are too much mess and I read somewhere they are apperently not very effective or good for dogs....but I'm not too sure about that. Either way, into the garbage they will go.

to the garbage it is...

mypreciouspups · 08-03-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

I'm looking for a product/toy that will keep Bailey busy during times that I can't give him my full attention. Do any such product exist? There is nothing in my area, so I would have to purchase online. Thanks for any suggestions!

yes another yorkie.. a brother or sister so they can play play and never feel alone...

Marilize · 08-06-2009, 11:01 AM

Treat balls are also great for keeping them occupied. It's a plastic ball with small holes on the sides. There is space inside to insert treats and they fall out if the ball is rolled. I think the Kong company makes a red one - lasts forever (well, until a staffie gets it

)

Cash loves treat balls and he will play much more with those than a kong. I also give them raw bones and hooves as well as organic ostrich chews that I get from a local pet store.

I just want to mention, a completely full treat ball didn't stop Cash from learning to open the fridge!

littlepixie12 · 08-06-2009, 11:04 AM

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Don't know if you can get them in US but Alfie has a dried pigs ear quite regular, no smell just loads of fun for him, and good for the teeth, he never has bad breath or tartar.

I got Maxi a Kong that you can put treats into and he loves it!

pookiebear · 08-06-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by keylargolady100

yea the kong with frozen yogurt. That is a real good thing. Also how about a hide a squirle (sp) it is to early in the am. lol. Bax loves his and spends quite a long time with it.

What is a hide a squirrel? I'm always interested in something new for them. At our house it's Bully Sticks, and not Merricks, they stink something fierce.

pookiebear · 08-06-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by keylargolady100

you can get a hide a squirrel through the petco web site. It is a stuffed stump with 3 little squirrles (they really look like chipmunks) that you put in the stump. And this give the pup a good time playing with them, getting them out of the stump etc.
Like I said Baxter is almost 2 and still plays with it. The only bad thing is when they figure out how to empty the stump, you have to keep putting the squirrels back in

Duh, I guess I should read the whole thread. That's what a hide a squirrel is. Thanks.

08-01-2009, 08:28 PM	#31
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Question about Kong I've always been apprehensive about this. How does it work? I see the "cheez wiz" looking can thingy that they sell to spray into the kong. How does it stay inside? I am worried anything semi solid or softer will get stuck in her fur. I bought one Greenie before when she was younger, and it got stuck in her hair while she was trying to chew it. I threw it away and never got another, not even knowing why they are bad. (Why are they anyway, just out of curiousity?) Not to mention, Kong's are expensive, that's why I've never bought one. $10 bucks for a piece of rubber. Ok they are indestructable I know, but still... (really I shouldn't talk, why I keep buying $20 outfits for her that she doesn't wear I'll never know, AND when I make clothes too!) __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

08-02-2009, 04:25 AM	#35
AprilLove My Three Hearts Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wrapped around their paws :-) Posts: 7,190	Three things that keep my kids occupied for more than a few minutes: Each other Me Bully Stix from AMD __________________ MaryKay AprilLove Wubs Moosie R.I.P. Bailey & BitsyRoo

08-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#38
uhxohxcece Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: miami Posts: 121	yuck GREENIES. damn those greenies/ GRRR. yes my louis loved it but he did not enjoy taking it off his chin, paws,legs etc. ugh.. he got really messy and it was a pain to get it off him i have 2 somewhere in my cabinets and not planning to use them >:[ __________________ -Claudia

08-06-2009, 11:01 AM	#42
Marilize YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cape town, South Africa Posts: 703	Treat balls are also great for keeping them occupied. It's a plastic ball with small holes on the sides. There is space inside to insert treats and they fall out if the ball is rolled. I think the Kong company makes a red one - lasts forever (well, until a staffie gets it) Cash loves treat balls and he will play much more with those than a kong. I also give them raw bones and hooves as well as organic ostrich chews that I get from a local pet store. I just want to mention, a completely full treat ball didn't stop Cash from learning to open the fridge! __________________ Cash & Orio RIP Beautiful Joni

08-02-2009, 08:28 AM	#36
AnnaCraig Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 31	You've got to get a Kong toy! My four month old yorkie loves the small puppy Kong! We will definitely be getting her the adult one once she turns 9 months old