My dogs are also very aware of the difference between their plush and mine, which none of them have ever touched. The shelties in particular strongly prefer plush toys, though I've gotten them to tug rope toys as well. Once, I bought the dogs a new toy, but because I was in a hurry, just tossed it on the bedroom floor. I realized three days later that the dog plush was exactly where I'd left it. As soon as I picked it up, called them and started playing with it, they were totally delighted.
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My dogs are also very aware of the difference between their plush and mine, which none of them have ever touched. The shelties in particular strongly prefer plush toys, though I've gotten them to tug rope toys as well. Once, I bought the dogs a new toy, but because I was in a hurry, just tossed it on the bedroom floor. I realized three days later that the dog plush was exactly where I'd left it. As soon as I picked it up, called them and started playing with it, they were totally delighted.