Too young for treats/play?

Ok...I already got chastized for picking up a 7.5 week dog.(although the breeder thought it was fine and she really has a good rep). So my question if following: Is there such a thing as too young to appreciate toys or treats?





Of all the toys I presented to her (many - trust me), she only seems to really like and play long enough with just ONE. In fact, her attention span is a little limited - likes mostly sleeping. Do you think it's the age? When might she pick up in spunk? Show more alertness?





She just started to teeth (has all 4 canines, plus some odds and ends elsewhere), so she cannot have very hard food, and really seems disinterested in the treats I got her. She kind of plays with them, chews on them, but I sure do not get an impression of "addiction" to it or loving it enough to be prepared to learn tricks for it. Is it a matter of wrong treat? Or of age again? Can you recommend some treat BRANDS that all dogs absolutely cannot live without - dog equivalent to chocolate?

Too young for treats/play?
Yes, young puppies need LOTS of sleep, so you can expect her to be taking plenty of short naps throughout the day. She is also still getting used to you, and her new environment, which is probably why she has become attached to just one toy. Its fine, don't worry. The most important thing at this point is that she stays hydrated, is eating her puppy kibble, has good looking stools, and has a check up at the vet (if you haven't done so already).





Soft treats are best for training. Try Rollovers Natural, they are very healthy and come in a sausage-like roll that you can cut up into tiny puppy-appropriate pieces, then put them all in a ziplock in the freezer. I paid $6 for a roll which, once cut up, filled a freezer-size Ziplock bag and will probably last a good couple of months. She's probably a little young to learn "tricks", but short (5 minute) training sessions to teach "sit" and "down" wouldn't hurt.





Puppies, generally, have very short attention spans. My pup is almost 6 months and we are still working very hard on focusing his attention! This is why shorter training sessions (increase frequency as she gets older, but keep them short) are better, and more effective. In a few weeks, she'll be more lively and will be more interested in play. Always make the training fun and rewarding for her (never punish her while she is learning), so that she feels good about performing well, and will continue to respond well to training for the rest of her life.





Good luck!
Reply:umm..maybe you should stop buying from a puppy mill and adopt a dog from a shelter that needs love just as much as the next guy..





you're puppy is too tiny to appreciate all of that..you're right he's just going to sleep most of the time..in a few weeks, she should be more alert and into toys and stuff..





i remember all i had to do with my dog when she was a puppy was get her to run across the yard and she was lights out after that :)
Reply:You need to wait for a few months when she can gain strenght to keep up with everything. and make sure they are toys small enough for her. I wouldn't be giving her treats right now though i would wait and keep her for a while like 2 months or more.. you will be able to tell when she's ready i only started playing rough with my dog when she was 5 months old and then she was ready.. so good luck =)
Reply:Your dog is just a little baby, that's what babies do is sleep! She is way to young for the treats or toys! Why do you have a puppy without a book on how to raise it properly? There aren't any bad dogs, just bad owners that ruin the dogs! There is to much for you to know for us to tell you on here, so go get that book, tape or whatever, just get something so you raise your puppy properly and it works for both of you!!!
Reply:never give your dog choclate it will make him really sick , try out different treats step by step try cheese , or some bacon or meat ! small pices remeber good luck !!
Reply:She's really too young to exhibit any energetic playing.. Puppies that young spend most of their day sleeping, the other part eating.. Sometimes they play with their brothers and sisters , but toys and treats just really arent going to be her forte right now..





Most breeders will keep puppies until at least 8 weeks.. But think of it this way, you basically just brought a newborn home from the hospital :) They are cute to look at, but pretty much all they do is eat sleep and poop.. Give her a month or two and you wont be able to keep up with her..





I reccomend Kong brand toys, because they last FOREVER even with my pit and boxer trying to demolish them.. As far as treats, make sur eyou get something that is healthy IE not treats you buy from Walmart.. There are all kinds of hard and soft treats that are very healthy though, do you have a 2 Dog Bakery, or My Dogs Bakery nearby? If so I highly reccomend that.. Otherwise treats made by high brand dog foods are good too!





Good luck with your new baby!
Reply:A seven week puppy is very much like a human baby. They need ton's of sleep!!!! Let her sleep undisturbed when she is tired. She will become more playful as she gets older.





If you have toys around the house, she will eventually play with them. You will be able to teach her to fetch- a game my dog plays for hours.





But right now she is just a baby. You wouldn't teach a baby to rollerblade would you? Respect her age!
Reply:Yes, she's a bit too young to appreciate treats and a variety of toys, as well. She's just starting to settle in. Let her have her favorite for now and introduce new toys 1 at a time.





As for teething, she's not teething. Puppies start teething at 3 months. There is not one brand that dogs absolutely love. Dogs are individuals and don't all like the same things. But treats to stay away from are those containing a lot of dyes and preservatives. The ones I like to get are made by Wellness, Innova, Mother Hubbard or else I get rabbit or chicken jerky - the only ingredient is the meat, nothing else.





As for a puppy this young sleeping a lot, that's absolutely normal. A healthy puppy this age does a lot of sleeping, combined with short bursts of energy, eating, drinking, peeing, then sleeping again.
Reply:It all depends on what dog did you get. Most puppies sleep about 80% of the time. They play for like 5 minutes and go back to sleep. It's normal. Again depends on the breed, some dogs just don't like toys or treats. You shouldn't see an "addiction" to toys or treats...that's actually more OCD to be obssess. My dogs really like the yogurt treat petsmart has and pupperoni are pretty good and tasty treats.


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