thanx for all the great info. I have been letting Meadow off the leash more and more since she is getting better at going potty outside. It seems like Peja took the toys so that Meadow would chase him, a game he just loves. I just have to keep a very close eye on her so that she doesn't chew all the kids toys but once the older 2 go back to school next week, it should be easier to keep the kids toys in their rooms were they belong!