dont matter wether u take the toy away or not, shel find another baby. my german shepherd, kira has her baby, its a brick, ive given up tryin to get it off her now, every season its the same but she wont let any dog near her & i have tried, not personally but put another boy doy dog wiv her. ive cemented the brick back in place but she keeps at them till 1 comes loose & shes got her baby back