I am looking for really creative...tried, tested and true FOOD CHEW TOY! - Page 3 - Dog Forum

**StarfishSaving** · 07-22-2010, 09:16 PM

Okay, subject drop requested.

Tulip and I were IMing just now and I feel certain that she didn't realize how harsh her question sounded. She IS interested in Casey's wellbeing, though that query obviously didn't come out right.

But this thread isn't going to turn into an airing of personal differences or past issues. I don't want to have to close it, so let's get back on topic.

echoica · 07-22-2010, 09:27 PM

no worries, miss tulip

Adjour · 07-22-2010, 11:46 PM

I can't comment on his upbringing, since I don't know much about him honestly...how much mental stimlulation does he get? What training games do you play with him?

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If he just barks when you leave, then why don't you try some desensitising options with smaller spaces, like leaving him in a room for a VERY short amount of time and building up from there, ONLY entering when he's quiet and ignoring?

this is my general recommendation...

also there is a technique, not sure what its called. But you give a different cue for fake leaving and real leaving...it sounds counter intuitive, but it works from my understanding, I can elaborate if you'd like.

echoica · 07-23-2010, 12:21 AM

i am not looking for SA help...just ideas for away toys/food. so don't worry about it

i'm not sure how this thread took that direction!

he has been doing excellent with what i am already doing. which DID include alone practice of increasing intervals. anyways...lol

Tulip · 07-24-2010, 10:15 AM

Thought this might be of use.

http://www.nina-ottosson.com/PRODUCTS.htm

**StarfishSaving** · 07-24-2010, 01:10 PM

Good link, Tulip. I've heard Nina Ottosson toys described as the Cadillac of puzzle toys... they're expensive but really inventive. Not sure if you can leave a dog alone with them if there's any chance they'll chew though. A lot of them are made out of wood and many of them have small pieces. But seriously, look how cool some of them are! lol!

Adjour · 07-24-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echoica

i am not looking for SA help...just ideas for away toys/food. so don't worry about it

i'm not sure how this thread took that direction!

he has been doing excellent with what i am already doing. which DID include alone practice of increasing intervals. anyways...lol

Forgive me, just trying to help. Wont happen again

Tulip · 07-24-2010, 08:17 PM

Yeah, Crystal. I have friends who use them with their Schnauzers and once taught how, really thrive! I can't afford one or anything, but if I could, I'd like to!

Bostonsldr · 08-27-2010, 06:33 PM

I just picked up a canine genius food dispensing toy. you can attach them together and what not.

It floats, and seems very durable. But i wouldnt know how durable it is.. only had it one day haha

07-22-2010, 09:16 PM	#21
StarfishSaving Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 2,556	Okay, subject drop requested. Tulip and I were IMing just now and I feel certain that she didn't realize how harsh her question sounded. She IS interested in Casey's wellbeing, though that query obviously didn't come out right. But this thread isn't going to turn into an airing of personal differences or past issues. I don't want to have to close it, so let's get back on topic. __________________ Founder, Starfish To the sea Animal Rescue -Crystal with Sammy, George, Sally, Dover and Toby Rest in peace Lady, Buddy and Callie Getting Started on the Forum (and how to post pics) Forum Rules

07-24-2010, 01:10 PM	#26
StarfishSaving Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Indiana, PA Posts: 2,556	Good link, Tulip. I've heard Nina Ottosson toys described as the Cadillac of puzzle toys... they're expensive but really inventive. Not sure if you can leave a dog alone with them if there's any chance they'll chew though. A lot of them are made out of wood and many of them have small pieces. But seriously, look how cool some of them are! lol! __________________ Founder, Starfish To the sea Animal Rescue -Crystal with Sammy, George, Sally, Dover and Toby Rest in peace Lady, Buddy and Callie Getting Started on the Forum (and how to post pics) Forum Rules

08-27-2010, 06:33 PM	#29
Bostonsldr Puppy Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 23	I just picked up a canine genius food dispensing toy. you can attach them together and what not. It floats, and seems very durable. But i wouldnt know how durable it is.. only had it one day haha __________________ BOSTON NO!!!! OUTSIDE!!

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07-22-2010, 09:27 PM	#22
echoica Version 4.284 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 906	no worries, miss tulip

07-23-2010, 12:21 AM	#24
echoica Version 4.284 Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 906	i am not looking for SA help...just ideas for away toys/food. so don't worry about it i'm not sure how this thread took that direction! he has been doing excellent with what i am already doing. which DID include alone practice of increasing intervals. anyways...lol

07-24-2010, 10:15 AM	#25
Tulip Grey Muzzle Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,726	Thought this might be of use. http://www.nina-ottosson.com/PRODUCTS.htm

07-24-2010, 08:17 PM	#28
Tulip Grey Muzzle Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,726	Yeah, Crystal. I have friends who use them with their Schnauzers and once taught how, really thrive! I can't afford one or anything, but if I could, I'd like to!