playing fetch, he gets bored - Page 2

Stogey · 09-07-2010, 01:03 PM

We live in Texas where the summers average 90 to 100 degrees and 98% humidity most of the time. We have to be careful not to over work or over heat DJ cause he will chase tennis balls, kongs, frisbees and sticks till the cows come home and his tongue is draggin three feet behind his butt end ...

Stosh · 09-07-2010, 01:26 PM

Maybe it's the tennis ball- Stosh could care less about fetching balls but is a fiend for frisbees. Try a variety of things, bounce the ball, run away from him with the ball in your hand and see if he wants it then. I agree that fetching at 5 mos is great- Stosh didn't really get the concept until closer to 6-7.

VChurch · 09-07-2010, 05:12 PM

Minna loves fetching! Well for the most part. I have one toy....it looks like this:

And it's designated "fetch" toy. We take it outside with us and have a 5-10 minute fetch session, depending on how focused she is on the toy. Sometimes she'll want to play for a couple minutes and sometimes she wants to chase it 20 times or so. And we'll play fetch in the house, which usually only lasts for 5 minutes.
I thought it was only my dog that lost interest in fetch after a few minutes -- I am glad to hear that it's just because she's a puppy (She's about 19 weeks old).

She'll do tennis balls too. And I'm hoping she likes frisbee when she's older.

Stevensondrive · 09-09-2010, 10:55 PM

I got a squeeky red ball from Petsmart. it seems to do a better job of getting his attention. each time he returns with it I give him a small treat. we are gonna make this work. lol

Hunter's Papa · 09-10-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Veronica

We hold a tennis ball in one hand and throw a 2nd ball. When Panzer brings back the first one, he drops it so we throw the 2nd one. We do this with assorted toys - he has a couple of bouncing squeaking cows that we squeak & toss - the squeaking might get your pup interested for a change of pace.

Yeah, I think having two balls/toys/frisbees is key. Only using 1 with Hunter sometimes turns into a game of "keep away."

VChurch · 09-10-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunter's Papa

Yeah, I think having two balls/toys/frisbees is key. Only using 1 with Hunter sometimes turns into a game of "keep away."

Thankfully Minna loves food; so the fact that she gets a treat for bringing me the toy keeps her motivated to not play keep away -- although I'm sure sooner or later she'll figure that game out.

Stevensondrive · 09-14-2010, 10:37 PM

you advice is working!! we take a trip to the neighborhood park and play for 3-4 tosses and then put it away. he is loving it.

VChurch · 09-15-2010, 06:46 AM

^That's great news!!!

I'm working on MInna playing fetch other places, right now she's too interested in what's going on around her to want to play fetch anywhere besides our neighborhood...but I can see the potential. She will chase sticks anywhere though!!

Stevensondrive · 10-02-2010, 11:00 AM

I've created a ball chasing machine!!! I think my arm will fall off before he tires out. Lol.

He has tested me a couple times by walking past me instead of handing me the ball. No ball, no treat.

Brutus is awesome!!!

Stosh · 10-02-2010, 11:03 AM

Ha! Be careful what you ask for!! He's a cool looking dog

09-07-2010, 01:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stogey Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 627	We live in Texas where the summers average 90 to 100 degrees and 98% humidity most of the time. We have to be careful not to over work or over heat DJ cause he will chase tennis balls, kongs, frisbees and sticks till the cows come home and his tongue is draggin three feet behind his butt end ... __________________ I so hope there is a Doggie Heaven !!! Princess - mini GSD Jason - GSD/mix Sheba - GSD/mix Charlie - GSD/Dane Max - GSD

09-07-2010, 05:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
VChurch Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 632	Minna loves fetching! Well for the most part. I have one toy....it looks like this: And it's designated "fetch" toy. We take it outside with us and have a 5-10 minute fetch session, depending on how focused she is on the toy. Sometimes she'll want to play for a couple minutes and sometimes she wants to chase it 20 times or so. And we'll play fetch in the house, which usually only lasts for 5 minutes. I thought it was only my dog that lost interest in fetch after a few minutes -- I am glad to hear that it's just because she's a puppy (She's about 19 weeks old). She'll do tennis balls too. And I'm hoping she likes frisbee when she's older. __________________ Sobacca - Mutt - 06/15/2006 Minna - GSD - 04/26/2010

09-15-2010, 06:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
VChurch Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 632	^That's great news!!! I'm working on MInna playing fetch other places, right now she's too interested in what's going on around her to want to play fetch anywhere besides our neighborhood...but I can see the potential. She will chase sticks anywhere though!! __________________ Sobacca - Mutt - 06/15/2006 Minna - GSD - 04/26/2010

09-07-2010, 01:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Maybe it's the tennis ball- Stosh could care less about fetching balls but is a fiend for frisbees. Try a variety of things, bounce the ball, run away from him with the ball in your hand and see if he wants it then. I agree that fetching at 5 mos is great- Stosh didn't really get the concept until closer to 6-7.

09-09-2010, 10:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Stevensondrive Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 70	I got a squeeky red ball from Petsmart. it seems to do a better job of getting his attention. each time he returns with it I give him a small treat. we are gonna make this work. lol

09-14-2010, 10:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
Stevensondrive Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 70	you advice is working!! we take a trip to the neighborhood park and play for 3-4 tosses and then put it away. he is loving it.

10-02-2010, 11:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
Stevensondrive Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Springfield IL Posts: 70	I've created a ball chasing machine!!! I think my arm will fall off before he tires out. Lol. He has tested me a couple times by walking past me instead of handing me the ball. No ball, no treat. Brutus is awesome!!!

10-02-2010, 11:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Ha! Be careful what you ask for!! He's a cool looking dog

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