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Tiggeroo · 11-26-2012, 04:40 PM

I have a two year old corgi. He is kept active, gets lots of attention and walks. DH plays a kind of rough play every night for a half hour. But it's winter and we don't go to the beach to play with other dogs now. He is bored and makes us a bit crazy. I have a treat ball but it seems like he gets the treats out too fast, wants more (he's on a diet so not too many) and starts bringing it to us over and over. What are some things I can give him to amuse himself for a bit?

jen0610 · 11-26-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiggeroo

I have a two year old corgi. He is kept active, gets lots of attention and walks. DH plays a kind of rough play every night for a half hour. But it's winter and we don't go to the beach to play with other dogs now. He is bored and makes us a bit crazy. I have a treat ball but it seems like he gets the treats out too fast, wants more (he's on a diet so not too many) and starts bringing it to us over and over. What are some things I can give him to amuse himself for a bit?

Our Shiba will chase a laser/flashlight red dot all over the place. You don't actually have to move off the couch to play.

He also really like this toy called a Fling 'n Floss.

From that same company, we get a tug toy made from fire hose material, that our Ori-Pei really like. He's super rough on his toys and this stands up to his rough play. They have 2 different kinds, one with a handle and one without.

luvmy3 · 11-26-2012, 04:48 PM

My dog loves to play fetch with her tennis balls, she could do it for an hour without wanting to stop. I saw a kind of treat puzzle thing at the pet store I was thinking of getting for her.
She also has this fascination with reflected light, so anytime something reflects from the sun onto the wall or floor she goes crazy trying to get it. (Yeah, she's a little dim

). When my dd was little she had this solar powered crystal spinner in her window that would shine little reflections all over her room. I'm thinking of getting one for my livingroom window and let the dog chase the light all afternoon.

Tiggeroo · 11-26-2012, 05:15 PM

my dog does not like a laser light. He has toys and plays with them, with us. He is very hard on toys and isn't happy until he rips the squeaker out and then doesn't like them any more. But sometimes I want him to amuse himself. I want to be able to use the computer for awhile without him bringing me toys and bumping me with his nose to play. I would like to find something that he likes to do by himself for a little while.

Tarheel Tink · 11-26-2012, 05:25 PM

We make "pacifier bones" for our dogs. We purchase sterilized beef bones at a pet supply store and stuff them with cheese sticks or peanut butter. Our dogs will shove us aside for one of these. Sometimes we prepare several and store them in a bag in the freezer.

erincon23 · 11-26-2012, 06:45 PM

Can you make a little indoor agility course for him? Get one of those pop up tubes, make a slant board and/or a "teeter totter," put some cones down to have him weave through, some tiny little hoops to jump through or over, etc.

Minerva Mouse · 11-26-2012, 06:48 PM

I don't have any advice, but I love Corgi's. PICTURE PLEASE

JessicaR · 11-26-2012, 06:52 PM

Antlers Chews and Bully Sticks. They both keep my dogs happily busy for quite a while. Nothing else lasts long enough.

asktriplets · 11-26-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiggeroo

my dog does not like a laser light. He has toys and plays with them, with us. He is very hard on toys and isn't happy until he rips the squeaker out and then doesn't like them any more. But sometimes I want him to amuse himself. I want to be able to use the computer for awhile without him bringing me toys and bumping me with his nose to play. I would like to find something that he likes to do by himself for a little while.

My dog rips the squeaker out, too. Try a skein of yarn...we start off by playing catch with it and as soon as it starts to unravel, he'll just keep pulling at the yarn. He'll do this for 10-15minutes at a time, easily. He the big wadded up ball of yarn that it becomes stays a good toy for quite a while, but eventually it is just too nasty and stinky.

meliss8599 · 11-26-2012, 10:08 PM

Freeze water layer by layer in a large plastic tub (like a gallon ice cream container). In the actual water and/or between the layers, put various treats/bones/toys.

Once it's all frozen, dunk the container in hot water to loosen the ice from the edges and, voila, you have a "toy" that should keep him entertained for AT LEAST an hour. It slides around so it involves movement and exercise, and they're chewing (which tires them out) is rewarded with treats and/or new toys.

We let our dogs have at it outside.

I know you said you have a treat ball, but Kong makes a Wobbler which is better at gradually dispensing the treat. If you're worried about weight gain, put the dog's actual food (small kibble) and use it as a feeder.

Minerva Mouse · 11-26-2012, 10:18 PM

I'm still waiting

Mickeyrella · 11-26-2012, 11:03 PM

Bully sticks, tracheas, kongs filled with delicious treats, puzzle toys, elk antlers, hooves... bestbullysticks.com is a good place where you can buy these kind of stuff for a cheap price, I always buy my dogs treats from that website and the best thing is that everything is made in the USA

Minerva Mouse · 11-26-2012, 11:30 PM

I'm tired of waiting, so I'll post a random one off the internet, just to get my fix.

Did you have him/her as a puppy, I can't even imagine having one as a puppy, I wouldn't go to work, or leave the house.

I wouldn't want to miss a second of that cuteness.

mad madam mim78 · 11-26-2012, 11:57 PM

Get a cat.

Minerva Mouse · 11-27-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mad madam mim78

Get a cat.

so wrong,

OR some sheep so the little guy can herd them

11-26-2012, 04:40 PM	#1
Tiggeroo Grammar Nazi is looking for a funny tag to put under her name How about..Eats all the peanut butter out of the chocolate ice cream? Showed BestBuy her Best Pink Lace Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Finally back on the sunny Jersey shore Posts: 11,372	Things to amuse a dog I have a two year old corgi. He is kept active, gets lots of attention and walks. DH plays a kind of rough play every night for a half hour. But it's winter and we don't go to the beach to play with other dogs now. He is bored and makes us a bit crazy. I have a treat ball but it seems like he gets the treats out too fast, wants more (he's on a diet so not too many) and starts bringing it to us over and over. What are some things I can give him to amuse himself for a bit? __________________ Flamingo Restored by Dan Murphy

11-26-2012, 05:15 PM	#4
Tiggeroo Grammar Nazi is looking for a funny tag to put under her name How about..Eats all the peanut butter out of the chocolate ice cream? Showed BestBuy her Best Pink Lace Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Finally back on the sunny Jersey shore Posts: 11,372	my dog does not like a laser light. He has toys and plays with them, with us. He is very hard on toys and isn't happy until he rips the squeaker out and then doesn't like them any more. But sometimes I want him to amuse himself. I want to be able to use the computer for awhile without him bringing me toys and bumping me with his nose to play. I would like to find something that he likes to do by himself for a little while. __________________ Flamingo Restored by Dan Murphy

11-26-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
Tarheel Tink Cosmos mariner-destination unknown I've shown in obedience and know the thrill you must feel Using "robots" means I can DIS Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: North Carolina Coast (California, Oahu, New York,Washington D.C., etc. as a military brat) Posts: 1,812	We make "pacifier bones" for our dogs. We purchase sterilized beef bones at a pet supply store and stuff them with cheese sticks or peanut butter. Our dogs will shove us aside for one of these. Sometimes we prepare several and store them in a bag in the freezer. __________________ DIS member since 9/98 and dang proud of it!

11-26-2012, 06:45 PM	#6
erincon23 Everyone must have gotten a life in the last few days As you can see, I have gotten sidetracked Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NW of Chicago, not where I want to be Posts: 2,564	Can you make a little indoor agility course for him? Get one of those pop up tubes, make a slant board and/or a "teeter totter," put some cones down to have him weave through, some tiny little hoops to jump through or over, etc. __________________ me DH DS16 DS20 On our last family trip, 3/09

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11-26-2012, 04:48 PM	#3
luvmy3 When I drink I find its easier to watch my children because I see all 3 of them double, so all 6 of them of them take all my attention Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 18,357	My dog loves to play fetch with her tennis balls, she could do it for an hour without wanting to stop. I saw a kind of treat puzzle thing at the pet store I was thinking of getting for her. She also has this fascination with reflected light, so anytime something reflects from the sun onto the wall or floor she goes crazy trying to get it. (Yeah, she's a little dim ). When my dd was little she had this solar powered crystal spinner in her window that would shine little reflections all over her room. I'm thinking of getting one for my livingroom window and let the dog chase the light all afternoon.

11-26-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
Minerva Mouse You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I no longer have eyebrows. I have bushes! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 943	I don't have any advice, but I love Corgi's. PICTURE PLEASE

11-26-2012, 06:52 PM	#8
JessicaR DIS Veteran I wanna shoot aliens in the AM too! The Grinch is rude in a funny sorta way run to the hams! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,943	Antlers Chews and Bully Sticks. They both keep my dogs happily busy for quite a while. Nothing else lasts long enough.

11-26-2012, 10:08 PM	#10
meliss8599 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,065	Freeze water layer by layer in a large plastic tub (like a gallon ice cream container). In the actual water and/or between the layers, put various treats/bones/toys. Once it's all frozen, dunk the container in hot water to loosen the ice from the edges and, voila, you have a "toy" that should keep him entertained for AT LEAST an hour. It slides around so it involves movement and exercise, and they're chewing (which tires them out) is rewarded with treats and/or new toys. We let our dogs have at it outside. I know you said you have a treat ball, but Kong makes a Wobbler which is better at gradually dispensing the treat. If you're worried about weight gain, put the dog's actual food (small kibble) and use it as a feeder.

11-26-2012, 10:18 PM	#11
Minerva Mouse You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I no longer have eyebrows. I have bushes! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 943	I'm still waiting

11-26-2012, 11:03 PM	#12
Mickeyrella Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 389	Bully sticks, tracheas, kongs filled with delicious treats, puzzle toys, elk antlers, hooves... bestbullysticks.com is a good place where you can buy these kind of stuff for a cheap price, I always buy my dogs treats from that website and the best thing is that everything is made in the USA

11-26-2012, 11:30 PM	#13
Minerva Mouse You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. I no longer have eyebrows. I have bushes! Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 943	I'm tired of waiting, so I'll post a random one off the internet, just to get my fix. Did you have him/her as a puppy, I can't even imagine having one as a puppy, I wouldn't go to work, or leave the house. I wouldn't want to miss a second of that cuteness.

11-26-2012, 11:57 PM	#14
mad madam mim78 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 943	Get a cat.