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Please help! My dog just wont play with toys?

We have this Cockapoo, cockerspaniel and a poodle mix. He is about 3 years old. He loves to run around and play but not with toys or anything else. i have a rope tennisballs bones and tons of toys for him but he just wont seem to play with anything. He has learned how to play fetch but only with treats and bones. He is really smart and loves to play with humans but just can’t play with himself. He likes to chase you around the house and yard and tries to playfully bite your hand. He learns tricks really easily and loves doing them for treats. He knows every word from mail, treat, bath, bone, fetch, potty, outside, inside, bed, crate, sleep, sit, roll over, play dead, jump, speak and a lot more and responds to each of them in the right way. I just really want him to be able to have fun with himself and I have also thought of getting another dog for him to play becuase he gets jealous of me playing fetch or something with other dogs and will do it too….Please help me and Tyson!

Growing up my mom always had poodles, they are very temperamental and prissy.

I now have a beautiful full blood Cocker, she is now 10 yrs old. Cockers can have what is called “Cocker rage” it is just a genetic defect that some can be born with.

Neither of these dogs play with toys. Cockers are in the sporting group and would rather chase rabbits and other small animals. The Poodle was originally breed and used as a water retriever, to retrieve animals from the water that were shot by a hunter. This element has pretty much been breed out of them.

Both breeds are also companion animals that need daily interaction with humans and lots of exercise.

So you have 2 sporting animals in one, that want human interaction and lots of exercise. They really don’t play well by themselves. They need a backyard to chase animals in and you to play with them.

My Cocker does not get around well anymore but we still take short walks and play in the backyard. She doesn’t’ chase bunnies anymore either but loves watching our Australian Shepard puppy play and do his goofy things. Every once in awhile she will pep up and play around with him but she is pretty content propped up on her doggie pillows chewing her dingo bone.

Even though someone created a cute breed of dog there is also the potential to have a temperamental dog that is not good with children.

Meet The Charming Papillon Dog Breed

The Papillon with its butterfly ears and perky demeanor is one of the oldest breeds of dogs and is often depicted in paintings done during the Renaissance. Once called the Toy Spaniel, as the breed evolved the butterfly wing like ears caused it to acquire as its name the French word for butterfly – Papillon.

A member of the American Kennel Club Toy group, the Papillon was admitted to the AKC in 1935. This breed stands at between 8 and 11 inches tall and weighs between 7 to 10 pounds. Like many members of the Toy group, the Papillon can live to be 15 years or older if cared for properly.

in addition to the striking years, the Papillon has a long plumes tail that carries curled over its back. It has a long lustrous coat and the ears can be carried either direct or drooped ( which is referred to as Phalene Papillon meaning moth). It has a white nose band and alert intelligent eyes. The coat is mainly white with patches of other colors.

The Papillon is a smart, friendly dog that is quite tough for its small size. It loves to be outdoors and is very affectionate and gentle but also vivacious, lively and charming. It can be playful and also patient and gentle as well as dignified. Most Papillon’s a steady and obedient, but like any pure breed dog some can be high strong and timid. Papillon’s are friendly to people but can be aggressive towards other dogs.

The Papillon can be prone to problems with his kneecaps and hind legs, sometimes requiring corrective surgery. They can also suffer from having an opening at the top of the skull (fontanel) which sometimes can correct itself. Some can have problems under anesthesia.

The Papillon has a strong instinct for protecting their property and therefore may not be a good apartment dog as they may bark excessively if they hear noises in neighboring apartments. Although they can be good indoor dogs, they do become stressed if they do not get regular exercise.

The Papillon does require daily grooming, although the dog is quite clean and odorless. you can dry shampoo or bathe him if you like. They can accumulate tartar on their teeth resulting in dental problems so they teeth should be brushed daily. It is also important to keep their nails trimmed. This dog is only an average shedder and the long silky coat does not become easily tangled.

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