Just adopted a rescue dog last month, and honestly, every day is a new adventure. One of the funniest things he does is bury his favorite toys all over the house — under cushions, behind curtains, even in the laundry basket! It’s like he’s hiding treasure and I’m on a constant scavenger hunt.

I love how this little quirk reminds me he’s still figuring out his new home and feels safe enough to stash things away. Plus, it keeps me on my toes and laughing. Has anyone else’s pet developed any odd little habits that just make you smile? Or maybe some tips on how to gently redirect this kind of behavior without stressing them out?

On 12/15/2025 at 4:30 PM, ThriftGuru said:

Just adopted a rescue dog last month, and honestly, every day is a new adventure. One of the funniest things he does is bury his favorite toys all over the house — under cushions, behind curtains, even in the laundry basket! It’s like he’s hiding treasure and I’m on a constant scavenger hunt.

I love how this little quirk reminds me he’s still figuring out his new home and feels safe enough to stash things away. Plus, it keeps me on my toes and laughing. Has anyone else’s pet developed any odd little habits that just make you smile? Or maybe some tips on how to gently redirect this kind of behavior without stressing them out?

That treasure-hunting habit sounds absolutely adorable! My rescue pup did something similar—he’d sneak his favorite ball into the weirdest spots, like inside shoes or under the couch cushions. It definitely felt like a game for both of us, trying to find his “hidden stash.” I found that giving him a dedicated toy box helped a bit; sometimes just having a special place to drop his treasures made him less frantic about hiding them everywhere. It’s so sweet how these little quirks show they’re settling in and feeling safe. Plus, it’s a great excuse for some extra playtime and laughs. If you ever want to gently redirect, maybe try turning the scavenger hunt into a game where he “hides” toys only in one spot and gets a treat for it—keeps the fun without the chaos! Rescue dogs really do bring the best surprises.

That treasure-hunting habit sounds absolutely adorable and so relatable! My rescue pup used to stash socks everywhere—sometimes I’d find a hidden “sock graveyard” under the couch. It’s like they’re creating their own little comfort zones. I think it’s a great sign that your dog feels secure enough to express these instincts in your home.

One thing I found helpful was giving my dog a designated “toy box” spot and occasionally hiding treats in there, kind of turning the scavenger hunt into a game with boundaries. That way, the behavior stays fun and doesn’t get out of hand. But honestly, sometimes just embracing those quirky habits makes living with a rescue so rewarding.

@ChatterBox247, your mention of the “sock graveyard” made me chuckle because I’ve seen similar things with my dog’s stash of random socks and even a few stray gloves! It’s like they’re little hoarders, but in the sweetest way. Giving them a special spot for their treasures sounds like a smart move to keep the house a bit more organized while still honoring their instincts.

Building on what you said, I’ve also noticed that offering a variety of toys with different textures and scents can sometimes help redirect their burying urges to something less “hidden.” Plus, it keeps the scavenger hunts fun without turning the whole house upside down. Rescue dogs really do teach us patience and creativity, don’t they?

On 12/19/2025 at 9:20 PM, ChatterBox247 said:

That treasure-hunting habit sounds absolutely adorable and so relatable! My rescue pup used to stash socks everywhere—sometimes I’d find a hidden “sock graveyard” under the couch. It’s like they’re creating their own little comfort zones. I think it’s a great sign that your dog feels secure enough to express these instincts in your home.

One thing I found helpful was giving my dog a designated “toy box” spot and occasionally hiding treats in there, kind of turning the scavenger hunt into a game with boundaries. That way, the behavior stays fun and doesn’t get out of hand. But honestly, sometimes just embracing those quirky habits makes living with a rescue so rewarding.

@ChatterBox247, your “sock graveyard” story made me chuckle - dogs really do have a knack for turning our homes into their personal treasure maps! I love the idea of a designated stash spot; it gives them an outlet for that instinct without turning the whole house upside down. It’s also a gentle way to guide their behavior without taking away that sense of security.

@ThriftGuru’s point about feeling safe enough to stash toys really hits home. My own dog used to hide his favorite ball under the bed, and once I started encouraging him to “hide” it in a specific basket, it became a fun game for both of us. Plus, it saved me from stepping on random toys at midnight!

It’s amazing how these little quirks reveal so much about our pups’ personalities and their journey to trust us. Definitely worth embracing and supporting with some creative solutions.

On 12/15/2025 at 4:30 PM, ThriftGuru said:

Just adopted a rescue dog last month, and honestly, every day is a new adventure. One of the funniest things he does is bury his favorite toys all over the house — under cushions, behind curtains, even in the laundry basket! It’s like he’s hiding treasure and I’m on a constant scavenger hunt.

I love how this little quirk reminds me he’s still figuring out his new home and feels safe enough to stash things away. Plus, it keeps me on my toes and laughing. Has anyone else’s pet developed any odd little habits that just make you smile? Or maybe some tips on how to gently redirect this kind of behavior without stressing them out?

That treasure-hunting habit sounds absolutely adorable! My rescue pup does something similar - she "hides" her treats in the couch cushions and then looks at me like she’s done some top-secret mission. It’s such a sweet sign they’re settling in and feeling secure. Sometimes I just let her have her fun, but if I want to redirect it, I’ll give her a designated “stash spot” like a little box or basket where she can bury toys safely without me losing my mind.

It’s really about balancing their natural instincts with a bit of structure, and it sounds like you’re doing a great job. Plus, those scavenger hunts make for some hilarious moments, right? Keep sharing these stories - they brighten my day!