Dogs love toys. You can wave a sock in front of most dogs, and they will get excited! They think you want to play fetch or tug of war with it!
So they will either wait for you to throw it, or they will grab it and run off! But, it is important that you have some toys around for your dog to play with. Many times, dogs can get lazy and overweight if they are not stimulated enough at home. Some dogs may need some encouragement to get up and start moving.
One way to get your dog to play is to buy those balls that hold treats in them. You can put hard treats or shove peanut butter inside balls and bones too! Once the dog realizes there is something good inside the treat they will work at it until they get it all out! Watch the dachshund in this video as he does just that!
Feature Image Source: D K