Welcome to Pet Talk. I just read what your dog likes to play with.A street hockey ball. I should try one of those for my dog. Bandit goes out and finds a stick and I don't want him to chew on things that can hurt his insides. As for soft toys, he tears them apart. You know he's never bothers my stuffed animals. They sit in the bedroom in a basket and he leaves them alone. I do collect Boyds bears and Beanie Babies. I wouldn't like Bandit to tear them up so I never tease him with them. But he needs to have something to occupy his time. I tried chewey bones, the ones that digest and won't get in his intestines. My neighbor suggested these hard rubber type toys that you hide their treats in. Bandit gets bored with them. I don't know what to do to occupy his time. He sometimes looks so sad. I probably should have another dog, but that is out of the question. He does know he's loved because I worry when he's outside and watch him close that he doesn't run away. He listens good. He sits on command. Well, that's all for now. I think I will try the hockey street ball.