My dog is obsessed with toys

Dec 02, 2009
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Dog Toy Obsession Help
by: Gale

Hi Carol,

It seems like Skye has taught YOU how to play instead of the other way around. I wonder if the problem is only when you take her outside or if she gets obsessive about her toys at any other time.

You want to prevent your dog from going into panic mode. All dogs should feel safe and happy so here are some things you can do to help alleviate the panic. I hope some of these suggestions help - if not, get help if the problem persists. See a Vet or a professional trainer so you and Skye (and your neighbors) CAN have a more peaceful life.

Make sure your dog gets plenty of play time throughout the day and does not have any pent up energy. This includes playtime with you and providing stimulating toys for her when you are not there. I like toys like Kong that get the dog to engage in playing to get a reward.
Try experimenting with different kinds of toys. Does she have this reaction to all toys or just certain kinds of toys?
Make sure your dog understands that YOU are in charge. Dogs need to feel that you are in control and will take care of them, otherwise they take on that burden of trying to be YOUR protector.
This is achieved through obedience training which is the key to getting your dog to listen to you.
Teach your dog the release command when you are NOT outside in the problem area and then gradually use the command outside.
Most importantly, and probably the most difficult thing, is not to reward the obsessive behavior by playing with your dog when she demands it. You may have a rough couple of days at first, but once she understands that YOU are in control, not her, things should improve.

Good luck to you and Skye

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Hi Carol, It seems like Skye has taught YOU how to play instead of the other way around. I wonder if the problem is only when you take her outside or if she gets obsessive about her toys at any other time. You want to prevent your dog from going into panic mode. All dogs should feel safe and happy so here are some things you can do to help alleviate the panic. I hope some of these suggestions help - if not, get help if the problem persists. See a Vet or a professional trainer so you and Skye (and your neighbors) CAN have a more peaceful life. <a href="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/?aff=galeboom&type=nohop"> <img src="http://www.kingdomofpets.com/dogobediencetraining/images/stdt-cover.png" width="130" height="171" border="0" /></a> <ul> <li>Make sure your dog gets plenty of play time throughout the day and does not have any pent up energy. This includes playtime with you and providing stimulating toys for her when you are not there. I like toys like Kong that get the dog to engage in playing to get a reward. <li>Try experimenting with different kinds of toys. Does she have this reaction to all toys or just certain kinds of toys? <li>Make sure your dog understands that YOU are in charge. Dogs need to feel that you are in control and will take care of them, otherwise they take on that burden of trying to be YOUR protector. <li>This is achieved through obedience training which is the key to getting your dog to listen to you. <li>Teach your dog the release command when you are NOT outside in the problem area and then gradually use the command outside. <li>Most importantly, and probably the most difficult thing, is not to reward the obsessive behavior by playing with your dog when she demands it. You may have a rough couple of days at first, but once she understands that YOU are in control, not her, things should improve. </ul> Good luck to you and Skye

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