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marcerella02 · 06-06-2007, 11:47 AM

i love Layla to death.. i REALLY REALLY do... but lately she's be on my last nerve... i'm sick and waiting for the 12th to arrive so i can have my gallbladder out.. and until then i'm flat out on my back... and this girl needs someone to engage her 24/7... SOMETIMES she will play by herself.... i bought her new toys ... she loves destroying... and she will chew on them for maybe 10 min and then want me to play tug of war with her... and all i want is for her to lay with me or play by herself... i feel guilty for not being able to play with her.. it is beautiful out today.. we were out a bit this morning... and i feel bad that i can't take her for walks... ahh... i'm so upset about this.... anyways... any suggestions for keeping her busy??? she has a kong but won't even do THAT on her own. she wants you to do it for her

only 6 more sleeps and this will all be over with and i can play with her all she wants

Wylie's Mom · 06-06-2007, 11:58 AM

You poor thing! Does she have bully sticks or chewy things or a kong? Something that she could chew might work...

Yorkieluv · 06-06-2007, 11:59 AM

If you get a playmate for her, they will play with each other more

Bella*s Mommy · 06-06-2007, 12:05 PM

Bella acts that way sometimes...and I can feel your frustration. I love her to death; but some days I just want her to be able to play alone. I find that if I feel REALLY REALLY sick sometimes i just lay the toys out in the living room...and barricade the room so she wont get out; or hurt herself. Then I make my way to my room and lay down for awhile. I also fill her kong up...but it depends on the day as to if she will play with that. Good luck!!

ARCHIE · 06-06-2007, 12:07 PM

First let me say I am so sorry your facing surgery. Hope all goes well which
I am sure it will. I know it must be hard keeping your baby occupied when
your flat on your back. Almost impossible if she's like Buddy. Always wanting
attention. Do you have a bone with a hole that runs through the center?
I stuff it with a piece of cheese really tight when I'm eating pizza and it
keeps him from bothering me for a good 45mins

He's so busy trying
to suck out the cheese he leaves me alone while I enjoy my Pizza.
Wishing you peace

and a successful surgery and recovery.

Hugs,

marcerella02 · 06-06-2007, 12:08 PM

thanks guys! we throw around the idea of getting her a sister... one week we think we should.. another week we know we are too busy... i think next summer it will happen!!!

Layla cannot have bully sticks as she gets a tad bit protective over them... and growls at me when i try and take them away....

she is currently napping on my lap.. thank god!! i just have to think of something for when she wakes up.. i think i'll fill up her kong and see if she will play with it on her own.. she normally doesn't but it is worth a try

marcerella02 · 06-06-2007, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

First let me say I am so sorry your facing surgery. Hope all goes well which
I am sure it will. I know it must be hard keeping your baby occupied when
your flat on your back. Almost impossible if she's like Buddy. Always wanting
attention. Do you have a bone with a hole that runs through the center?
I stuff it with a piece of cheese really tight when I'm eating pizza and it
keeps him from bothering me for a good 45mins

He's so busy trying
to suck out the cheese he leaves me alone while I enjoy my Pizza.
Wishing you peace

and a successful surgery and recovery.

Hugs,

well i don't have one. but i've heard of those.. where do you get them??? Layla would LOVE that.. i'd worry that she would be a bit aggressive when i try and take it away... but it is definitly worth a shot!!!

ARCHIE · 06-06-2007, 12:13 PM

Layla cannot have bully sticks as she gets a tad bit protective over them... and growls at me when i try and take them away....

Yipes, Buddy does the same thing. There are many things I don't give
him because of this issue. The cheese bone was one however we worked
on that. Now he will bring it to me but not release it just give me a low growl with his tail wagging but were getting there. As much as we love them they are still dogs I guess.

AMD · 06-06-2007, 01:00 PM

aww, Marci I'm sorry you're having this trouble. Why don't you send Layla over here for a week and I'll give her 24/7 attention!!

robbin · 06-06-2007, 07:35 PM

Marcie, sorry to hear you're feeling poorly, and hope all goes well with the surgery. As for the KONG...my other dogs loved the Kong when I filled it with their kibble instead of giving it to them at breakfast, then, wedge a doggie biscuit in it with a little peanut butter....lasts forever

SJK1113 · 06-08-2007, 05:08 PM

I know exactly how you feel. I went through the same thing when I had surgery back in December. I was sick for a couple months before I had surgery, then I had a rough recovery. Jake wants to play ALL the time! Fortunately, he does know how to play good by himself, and I think that has to do with him being an only pup. But, there were times when he wanted me to play, and I barely could.....although I did it anyway lol

One thing that really keeps him occupied for long periods of time are bully sticks and flossies. Jake is a big cuddler, so I could usually get him to settle down and lay with me. He was happy with that, as long as he was near me. Maybe Layla just wants to be close to you because she senses you're sick.

I hope you feel better soon! Best of luck with your surgery!

tiggerr36792 · 06-08-2007, 05:21 PM

Teach her to play fetch!!! Grab as many of her toys as you can and lay down in bed and throw one at a time out the bedroom door. When she brings one back throw that one agin and perhaps she will start playing fetch. Thats an easy way to entertain them when you can't move much....Oh and I wish you the best with your Galbladder surgery. your having surgery on my birthday so I know you will be okay!!!

marcerella02 · 06-08-2007, 05:28 PM

thank you so much everyone!!! it had been SO hot here lately that we couldn't go outside but we got out yesterday and played fetch for a long while then we both got a nice long nap!!! i only have a few more days until this is all over!!! i hope it is nice out tomorrow as well so she can get some exercise

thank you also for all your well wishes.. i'm super super nervous but i just can't wait until it is all DONE!!

simonandhallie · 06-08-2007, 06:03 PM

Oh Layla Layla Layla I swear her and Simon are soul mates

I know exactly how you feel and I wish I had a great remedy but I really don't

I'm sorry you are having surgery but I truly hope you will feel 100% better after.

You can send Layla over here. I'll set her loose with Simon and maybe they can tire each other out. I'm still walking him 3 miles a day (while carrying Hallie) and he still wants to play most of the night.

I like the idea of putting cheese in something, I think I'll try that. Maybe you could stuff her kong with cheese really packed in there so it takes her forever to get it out

sneaky, but worth a try.

paulapoo · 06-08-2007, 06:21 PM

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Good Luck with the surgery. As far as Layla, I agree with Yorkieluv, get her a sister. They will drive each other crazy and leave you alone (most of the time)

06-06-2007, 11:47 AM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	anyone else playing 24/7?? i love Layla to death.. i REALLY REALLY do... but lately she's be on my last nerve... i'm sick and waiting for the 12th to arrive so i can have my gallbladder out.. and until then i'm flat out on my back... and this girl needs someone to engage her 24/7... SOMETIMES she will play by herself.... i bought her new toys ... she loves destroying... and she will chew on them for maybe 10 min and then want me to play tug of war with her... and all i want is for her to lay with me or play by herself... i feel guilty for not being able to play with her.. it is beautiful out today.. we were out a bit this morning... and i feel bad that i can't take her for walks... ahh... i'm so upset about this.... anyways... any suggestions for keeping her busy??? she has a kong but won't even do THAT on her own. she wants you to do it for her only 6 more sleeps and this will all be over with and i can play with her all she wants __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

06-06-2007, 11:58 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	You poor thing! Does she have bully sticks or chewy things or a kong? Something that she could chew might work... __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

06-06-2007, 11:59 AM	#3
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	If you get a playmate for her, they will play with each other more __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

06-06-2007, 12:05 PM	#4
Bella*s Mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Phillipsburg NJ Posts: 220	Bella acts that way sometimes...and I can feel your frustration. I love her to death; but some days I just want her to be able to play alone. I find that if I feel REALLY REALLY sick sometimes i just lay the toys out in the living room...and barricade the room so she wont get out; or hurt herself. Then I make my way to my room and lay down for awhile. I also fill her kong up...but it depends on the day as to if she will play with that. Good luck!! __________________ Life is Bella and Bella is Life

06-06-2007, 12:08 PM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	thanks guys! we throw around the idea of getting her a sister... one week we think we should.. another week we know we are too busy... i think next summer it will happen!!! Layla cannot have bully sticks as she gets a tad bit protective over them... and growls at me when i try and take them away.... she is currently napping on my lap.. thank god!! i just have to think of something for when she wakes up.. i think i'll fill up her kong and see if she will play with it on her own.. she normally doesn't but it is worth a try __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

06-06-2007, 12:07 PM	#5
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	First let me say I am so sorry your facing surgery. Hope all goes well which I am sure it will. I know it must be hard keeping your baby occupied when your flat on your back. Almost impossible if she's like Buddy. Always wanting attention. Do you have a bone with a hole that runs through the center? I stuff it with a piece of cheese really tight when I'm eating pizza and it keeps him from bothering me for a good 45mins He's so busy trying to suck out the cheese he leaves me alone while I enjoy my Pizza. Wishing you peace and a successful surgery and recovery. Hugs,

06-06-2007, 12:13 PM	#8
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Layla cannot have bully sticks as she gets a tad bit protective over them... and growls at me when i try and take them away.... Yipes, Buddy does the same thing. There are many things I don't give him because of this issue. The cheese bone was one however we worked on that. Now he will bring it to me but not release it just give me a low growl with his tail wagging but were getting there. As much as we love them they are still dogs I guess.

06-06-2007, 01:00 PM	#9
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	aww, Marci I'm sorry you're having this trouble. Why don't you send Layla over here for a week and I'll give her 24/7 attention!!

06-06-2007, 07:35 PM	#10
robbin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 111	Marcie, sorry to hear you're feeling poorly, and hope all goes well with the surgery. As for the KONG...my other dogs loved the Kong when I filled it with their kibble instead of giving it to them at breakfast, then, wedge a doggie biscuit in it with a little peanut butter....lasts forever

06-08-2007, 05:08 PM	#11
SJK1113 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: usa Posts: 2,150	I know exactly how you feel. I went through the same thing when I had surgery back in December. I was sick for a couple months before I had surgery, then I had a rough recovery. Jake wants to play ALL the time! Fortunately, he does know how to play good by himself, and I think that has to do with him being an only pup. But, there were times when he wanted me to play, and I barely could.....although I did it anyway lol One thing that really keeps him occupied for long periods of time are bully sticks and flossies. Jake is a big cuddler, so I could usually get him to settle down and lay with me. He was happy with that, as long as he was near me. Maybe Layla just wants to be close to you because she senses you're sick. I hope you feel better soon! Best of luck with your surgery!

06-08-2007, 05:21 PM	#12
tiggerr36792 BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: California Posts: 6,685 Blog Entries: 1	Teach her to play fetch!!! Grab as many of her toys as you can and lay down in bed and throw one at a time out the bedroom door. When she brings one back throw that one agin and perhaps she will start playing fetch. Thats an easy way to entertain them when you can't move much....Oh and I wish you the best with your Galbladder surgery. your having surgery on my birthday so I know you will be okay!!!

06-08-2007, 05:28 PM	#13
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	thank you so much everyone!!! it had been SO hot here lately that we couldn't go outside but we got out yesterday and played fetch for a long while then we both got a nice long nap!!! i only have a few more days until this is all over!!! i hope it is nice out tomorrow as well so she can get some exercise thank you also for all your well wishes.. i'm super super nervous but i just can't wait until it is all DONE!! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

06-08-2007, 06:03 PM	#14
simonandhallie *I Love My Monkeys!* Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Falling Waters, WV Posts: 11,166	Oh Layla Layla Layla I swear her and Simon are soul mates I know exactly how you feel and I wish I had a great remedy but I really don't I'm sorry you are having surgery but I truly hope you will feel 100% better after. You can send Layla over here. I'll set her loose with Simon and maybe they can tire each other out. I'm still walking him 3 miles a day (while carrying Hallie) and he still wants to play most of the night. I like the idea of putting cheese in something, I think I'll try that. Maybe you could stuff her kong with cheese really packed in there so it takes her forever to get it out sneaky, but worth a try.

06-08-2007, 06:21 PM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	I'm sorry you're not feeling well. Good Luck with the surgery. As far as Layla, I agree with Yorkieluv, get her a sister. They will drive each other crazy and leave you alone (most of the time) __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)