Duke's Interests

A coworker suggested Duke might like squeeky toys or a big rope. He has shown no interest in retrieving but I want to find something to entertain him during the day. He has ignored the squeekys and has chewed a little on the rope (I didn't see it happen) but is not interested in a tug of war. He IS fascinated by the front loading washing machine. He likes to watch the clothes go round. He has been getting me up earlier. Today it was 6, yesterday 6:30 the day before 7. I think he is testing me to see how early I'll start. I'm waiting to see how anxious he is going to be to go for his walk in the rain.