We've had her for a year, so missed the puppy year. We've rubbed food on a ball and she likes food, but she won't play. She chased a mouse once. We'd love for her to play. She won't get sticks either or show any interest in anything we throw, roll, bounce or drop. She can catch food though.
2006-11-14 16:24:50 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
This if for Meatloaf in particular who enquired about water. Our dog won't swim, either. We are water people, around lakes and beaches frequently. She will now go in just to her belly. She won't follow us any further. She's otherwise a very loving animal and seems attached to me, following me from room to room (I take her for walks the most).
2006-11-15 14:26:07 · update #1
some older dogs don't get the idea of play. i have a rescue dobie that never got it. chows are more likely to not play than some other breeds. just try to love her for her outgoing parts of her personality and not worry so much. some dogs are just that way. enjoy cuddles and walks with her instead. where did she come from? maybe she never learned the social skill of play. be sure you are assuming pack leader role, and maybe she will come out of it. my dobie just doesn't play and thats ok. i espect and love her for other qualities.
2006-11-14 16:34:24 · answer #1 · answered by gunnermom 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you just haven't figured out the right game yet. Chows are kind of serious dogs, so she just may not be a player-dog.
Also, she may be pretty darn smart and waiting for you to engage her in a stimulating game OR the home that she had before she just never learned to play fetch and doggie games.
I had a pit-lab mix who liked to play "hide and go seek" with items. I'd show it to her, make her do a sit stay while I went into the other room, and after I hid the thing I'd have her go find it.
Another game was to pile up all the dirty laundry, and she'd stand in the middle of it while I put a blanket or something over her head. Then she'd "hide" and pounce in the pile.
Does she like peanut butter? You can put some in a Kong and let her have that, or get one of those bouncy balls that make crazy noise and have flashy lights. (my shep-malamute cross loves that).
When all else fails, play her game. When you feed her, make her catch the kibble one piece at a time, and encourage her to do tricks in between...
2006-11-14 17:41:03 · answer #2 · answered by smrt-e-pnts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok the key here is your Lab is part Chow Chow and they are very independent animals. They play only when THEY choose too. They have that independent attitude that cats have. Their time, their activity, it is their choice. Your dog is still young. Give her time to find out what she likes and doesn't like. Don't try to force her to do something she doesn't want to do because the Chow in her will say,,,Nope not gonna happen. Also know that Chows are very loyal to one owner. They have been known to starve themselves to death if given up when they are older. So this is something to keep in mind. They are wonderful and loving animals. We have had dogs for years of every breed. We have a Blue Chow now. Our older Chows passed away, they were a Red and Blonde Chow and they all have their own personalities. They lived till they were 15. Which is unheard of in Chow years. Our Rott is 15 now and our Blue Chow is 10, but the one that rules the roost is our Miniature Pomeranian, she is 16. And she thinks she is a Great Dane. Something that might put your mind at ease is to take her to a Vet to make sure she is feeling alright and healthy. Something else you might consider is that you got her when she was 4 and she could have been mistreated before. Those young years are so formative for a puppy. Good Luck with her.
2006-11-14 16:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 20:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain breeds are more playful than others for sure. The chow breed is dominant in your dog. I would be curious to see how she reacts around water? This may be the ticket to a playful chow... Labs love the water and will go in after anything you throw..
2006-11-14 16:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Meatloaf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog doesn't like playing ball either, but I have discovered that she likes to play tug of war, rougher games. If you don't mind that kind of playing. Sometimes I'll just toss a blanket over her and then rough her up, when she comes back out from under the blanket she's always wagging her tail and smiling so I would think she likes it. And if she likes chasing mice you could take her out gopher hunting if you have any where you live.
2006-11-14 16:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some dogs just don't have play in them. chows aren't very good at play as a breed in general. they are like puritans in the dog world -- all work and no play. as a puppy they generally just teeth a lot so you just missed having your arm chewed off.
2006-11-14 17:03:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She seems to be a mellow dog. Likes calmer households and long walks in the park.
Animals are like people in the way that they have unique personalities too. Yours seems not to be the playful type.
If she is still active and eats/poops normally, she would seems to be healthy and just not very hyper.
2006-11-14 16:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like she is more Chow than Lab.
2006-11-14 16:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
LAZY DOG IS ALL LOL she like's her space,she aint chasing sh!t! but the food,let that dog be lol
2006-11-14 16:28:00 · answer #10 · answered by anyways_fukitol 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋