Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 10 of 10 Posts ... My rescue dog wouldn't play when we first got her. As one would expect I've tried to engage her with a range of "solve for a treat"-type dog puzzles and toys and whatnot, including Kongs and TreatBalls and such. If this happens, don't fight the dog's behavior, simply use the type of chew toy that he or she enjoys, or find something as similar to that one as possible when buying a replacement. Many dogs will almost fixate on one type of chew toy, refusing to play with toys that are different in shape or size than the one that is their favorite. Hello folks. We even bough a kong but he won't really let it roll around or chew on it he will just lick the inside. Also, most dogs like to get their energy out by playing with their owner! Some need to be taught how to play with toys, or house breaking. You have to teach rescue dogs things, that most dogs already know how to do. Have you ever tried to play with a dog and it just doesn’t work? This is why the Kong® was invented; to get dogs to interact with a toy and keep them occupied on something other than destroying your home (or just sitting around and sleeping all day). He played with a tennis ball one day and then the next day he was completely not interested. She was probably around five or six years old when we first got her, had been badly treated and her temperament was very nervous. For those that won’t chew on anything (or if the above dog still won’t pick up any of those items) you have a few options. To understand why a dog doesn’t like dog toys it helps to know more details about our beloved pets. If you are unsure how your dog may react, but want your other dog to play with toys, keep him in a crate or behind a baby gate to enjoy a chew or stuffed Kong while your other dog plays. The reality is a dog will first stop engaging with you or other dogs, then play stops, and even when levels of fear/anxiety and stress are fairly high, the dog will still be taking food but won't be playing, actually engaging and showing signs of "please stop" or "I want to get away" etc. There are milestones that don't seem important to non-rescue dog owners, but they are a big deal to rescue … I just adopted my male 2 year old chihuahua rescue dog 2 weeks ago and we invested in a lot of toys for him. Once your dog is done with the chew toy, stop the play session and remove the toys. Adopted dog won't play, with me or toys. Make the toys more enticing! I would give him lots of time to adjust to his new He is probably scared and confused as well. My dog is young, rescue dog, ad a dachshund mix and will not play with toys what so ever? Our dog never liked traditional dog toys; we found that she loved stuffed animals! I have tried so hard playing … My 2-1/2 year-old rescue pup Gertrude seems bored, bored, bored when my wife and I are out of the house during the day and, as far as we can tell, sleeps the entire time. I could care less about your toys human. Dogs also play with people, although that’s not always a given. The key to success for nearly every behavior-correcting exercise is repetition: eventually your dog will learn that this sort of thing is unacceptable. In addition, when your dog marks areas within your home, be sure to use an enzyme cleaner to treat pet stains. We kept trying and he would not play. Dogs are neophiles; they love new things and experiences.Novelty is stimulating and dogs often get bored with the same familiar 5 block walk, backyard jaunt, same dog friends, people/family, and same dog toys on a daily basis. Hello! They make connections like we do-don't worry if your dog doesn't take to toys! 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