Your dog’s preferred toy(s) and why

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I have one that liked plushies as a puppy, but his litte brother came along and taught him how to rip everything open... so we can't have them anymore.

They both LOVE these cheap things from Walmart.

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It took the young one several months to figure out how to get the squeaker out, but now he does it in a day or two. When he's about halfway there, I just take it all the way out and leave the hole. He still loves it, squeaker or not. He (they) still chew on them a LOT, but the rubbery material holds up. Only problem is they find their way under couches and bookcases and such.

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Some dogs may present their favorite dog toy to their owners but not necessarily want to play right at that moment. They will prance in front of you and appear to “show off” their toy, then retreat whenever you reach for the toy.

So you may be wondering, if they don’t want to give up their precious toy, then why would they bring it up to me? Well, how do you respond to this behavior? If you start talking to him and giving him extra attention, he may enjoy that type of engagement.

These dogs may have learned that their owners give them more attention when they hold something in their mouth, and they like the undivided attention they get when they show off their favorite toy.

It could also be that some dogs think of it as a game of keep-away. Regardless of the dog’s motivation, he got what he wanted: YOU interacting with him.