OK, this is another spin on Duke's baby, (the toy that belonged to Trouble). He still obsesses over this toy, wants to make sure it is in a safe place. Really doesn't like for us to touch it, he tolerates it, but doesn't like it. He cries if we make the toy croak. He will carry it and whine until it stops making noise.
Well, now when he needs to go poop, he will run to get the toy and carries it out the the entranceway with us. He's never tried to take it out, drops it when I get his leash, and leaves it there until we come back in. Then I have to tell him to get baby to bring it back in with him.
If there are any doggie psychologists out there, could you share what is going on with this toy? Should we take it away permanently?
My thoughts for what it is worth is to leave him alone as long as he isn't aggressive with his obsession.