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Jessie loves to play, but it doesn't seem like she plays by herself that often. I'm not sure if that's because she's just content with the amount of playtime/exercise she's getting, or if it's because I need to train her to do it. I had to show her it was ok for her to run around our neighborhood dog park by herself... I rotate her toys so they stay fresh, and she has several different types. She always gets excited to see an old favorite again, but will abandon it in favor of being near me if I'm not actively playing with her. The only one she's ever played with by herself was a hol-ee roller in which I stuck a squeaky mouse catnip cat toy. However, once she explored it thoroughly, it's only value to her is to play fetch with me instead of playing with it on her own. She's not food motivated, so treat toys are out. She loves Healthy Edibles bones, but I'll give her 1/2 of a small one and she'll carry it around the house for a couple of weeks before she eats it either because she's extra hungry or bored. We call it her despiration bone 
What does your poodle do? Are you always involved in playtime?
What does your poodle do? Are you always involved in playtime?