Sunday, June 20, 2010

How do you teach a dog to play?

I just adopted a dog and the foster parent says that wen he found him he looked like he was neglected badly because of his hair and health and such. Now he is healthy and groomed and everything and he isn't interested in anything! No chew toys, no balls, nothing! He just sort of looks at it and walks away. Is this normal?



How do you teach a dog to play?

Treats are a good suggestion. You can do the fetch thing by throwing them across the floor, but don't expect him to return it. Then I'd move onto a KONG. It's like a ball with a carved out middle. You can put treats inside of it, and when he returns the ball, give him a treat. Sorry, that's all I can suggest!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!



How do you teach a dog to play?

Maybe he is still recovering?



How do you teach a dog to play?

thats sad...



maybe he used to be playful but got a bad experience from his past owner..



How do you teach a dog to play?

for some dogs yes. try doggie treats. that will get his attention real quick.



How do you teach a dog to play?

you kind of answered your own question "I just adopted"



give the dog a little time to become more comfortable with you and more trusting. He will play eventually. Another thing is not to force it on him, it may scare him if he was mistreated. Concentrate on giving the dog affection and earning his trust first.



Also, depending on the age and breed (breeds if mixed) he may not be that playful to begin with.



Patience.



How do you teach a dog to play?

No, but maybe you could buy him a piano. LOL Just keep gining him love, he will come around with plenty of warmth and attention. If not he may need some puppy uppers, or doggy Prozac.



How do you teach a dog to play?

you need to try different toys buy a squeek toy, a ball, a rope ( tug of war ) buy one of those thigns that you get at pet smart theyre like $12 but worth it. You can put frozen peanut butter in it and the dog will play and sniff and chew on it until the peanut butter melts sit there with h im in the room and toss the ball to some one else and maybe hell get the clue -



its possible he just doesnt have the personality to play wich is sad . Im sure there is a toy for him, put peanut butter on a rubber bone and give it to him saying good ( dogs name )



i hope this helps because i love my dogs to death and playing with them is fun - one thing i can tell you they all wont play with the same kind of toy, one likes squeek, one like a hard rubber bone, one likes just a cheap stuffed animal, one likes balls, the one likes ropes or old blankets ( tug of war ) and the other plays with everything !!!



How do you teach a dog to play?

my dog is like that alot but when we got another dog that loved playing every once and a while she would play with me because she probably wanted more attention but shes usually shy most of the time



How do you teach a dog to play?

MAYBE HE IS SO USE TO NOT PLAYING BECAUSE THE FOSTER PARENTS DIDN'T PLAY WITH HIM AND HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO



OTHER WISE JUST TRY TO THROW A BALL TO HIM



BY THE WAY THAT'S VERY SAD :-(



How do you teach a dog to play?

my dog is the same and he's now 4 years old. i picked him up off the streets 3 years ago in a foreinge country and brought him home. he doesn't chew bones, or play catch. all he wants to do is chill.. HE LOVES HIS WALKS THOUGH, thats the only time i see his playfull side.. i love the fact that he's a chilled dog..



How do you teach a dog to play?

try touching him softly on his face (read: softly) with a toy so he notices that you want to play with him. do it again and again until he plays with you. when he gets annoyed try to throw the toy. be sure to also have food around. when you throw the toy he will be sure to bring it back as long as you have food to feed him with everytime he brings it back.



How do you teach a dog to play?

Yeah, normal for a dog that has never played with people. Dog's that haven't grown up playing ball or other games with people, find it odd. I met a dog that had only been put out into the back yard, no one went out with him ever. So when you would go outside with him, he thought it was weird to have people actually outside with him. So it makes sense that a dog that hasn't played, would find it odd, and not know how to, or want to participate. Especially if he was actually abused.. He likely is wary about new things, never knowing what might invite abuse. I say take it slow, and let him feel like he is home, and he is loved, and slowly introduce toys and games to him. Once he feels comfortable and realizes that everything isn't going to get him whacked, he'll settle down and maybe.. NOT for sure, but maybe he'll decide that it's okay to play.



How do you teach a dog to play?

I play frisbee with my dog. My advice is that you could use the frisbee as a dog bowl for awhile, so they get use to the frisbee toy and really want it.



It will take awhile as he might have got in trouble for doing things and doesn't know what playing is.



This will take awhile. You need positive reinforcement, lots of treats, everytime he looks like he is doing something. Lots of praise to start with - like it's a fun fair. You'll have to make a fool of yourself until he realises it's fun!



Start by throwing a ball or frisbee or whatever, if he goes to sniff it, or even moves towards it, - praise him. It might take a treat ever couple of steps until he picks up the ball. Praise again. start small - small steps until he gets the idea.



Good luck, it will take some time, but it will be worth it. He needs to been shown what to do, to know that he is loved and that it is ok to play.



I wish you all the best with it.



Liz



How do you teach a dog to play?

yup,he probably wasn't socialized very much.spend lots of time with him ,give him lots of attention ,no ruff housing.he'll warm up some ,but he may be aloof .he may need time to get comfortable enough to play. think if you were in a new place with new people and couldn't communicate .

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