Playing with Buster...

[AMart79]

As some of you guys know, Buster is my new about 10 week old puppy. I know that they're typically couch potatoes, not very athletic little guys, so I was wondering how you guys play with your dogs?

I feel bad because I don't want Buster to be bored during the time we're home, but at the same time I don't really know how I can really play with him. What are some good ideas of toys or ways to play with him? and if he's doing his own thing and not bugging me for attention, should I not worry about him being bored? Thanks for the advice!

 

[Krisandtob]

It will be good for Buster to play - it will give him exercise and it will be fun!!! (For both of you!)

Phatty's all-time favorite toy is a bottle buddy. You can get them at Carolina Pet Pantry. It's a cow (or sheep or pig, etc) with a plastic bottle inside (good noise maker). I'll throw that thing (we call it a piggie regardless of what animal I buy) and he'll chase it everytime. I do not leave him unattended with it though because he's a chewer and will tear it up ..

 

[sitartzm]

My Brewer is 11 weeks old today and I wish I had your problem. He is so extremely hyper! Thats all he wants to do is play. Which I don't mind, but nothing gets done anymore around the house.

 

[nyerathrt]

it's a myth...they fooled us all by saying bullies were couch potatos. our are crazy at 3 years old. they want to play and play and play....sometimes we drop them at daycare just to tire them out

 

[Alice Kable]

Playing tug is a favorite, also ball, and catch me if you can!

 

[AMart79]

all great ideas, i'll try them out! I just wanna make sure he's got the happiest living environment I can provide him so I don't want him to feel bored or attention starved

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

all great ideas, i'll try them out! I just wanna make sure he's got the happiest living environment I can provide him so I don't want him to feel bored or attention starved

He's got YOU...and in the end..that will be THE most important thing!! EVER!!!

 

[AMart79]

thanks

 

[LariP]

They do play. They even fetch..Or sometimes they let their daddies fetch.‪Princess Gracie playing ball‬‏ - YouTubeYou just get the joy of learning what works for your family!

 

[Spinal Remains]

Tuggy tuggy and more tuggy!

Get some old socks, tee shirts, ropes and whatever. Tie a knot in them, wrap one end around your hand and let the bully grab the other and PULLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They love to play tuggy. It helps their teeth agony and it gives them a sense of work and accomplishment, as well as bonding with you.

Always be sure they do not take the game into other areas and try to chew and pull non toy items.

 

[Lucy-licious]

Lucy loves to play Grab and Run.......she sneeks up and pinches the remote/phone/bottle and runs off with it
She also love Chase...around the kitchen whilst you try to get the remote back