10/14/2025
Do you believe dogs can exhibit signs of toy addiction?
Some humans can show signs of a serious addiction, we can become addicted to things for various reasons. What about a dog?
Scientific studies say there may be the possibility for dogs to exhibit signs of an addiction to their toy(s).
Mabel, like a lot of boarders, bring favorite plushies or toys when they stay here. Can’t say I’ve noticed any addictions to a toy, but I think some dogs just show maternal instincts, like to take a plushie out for a walk, shake it up for slight dominance, or just have a stuffed item to squeak or hold in their mouth.
Mabel sometimes will take her flamingo outside during turnout, but she doesn’t show signs of an addiction.
What do you think? Do you have a dog that’s addicted to a toy?
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/oct/09/some-dogs-may-be-addicted-toys-study