Dog Behavior Quiz : Why Do Dogs Love Squeaky Toys ?

Posted on November 10, 2009 by thespiritdog

So what’s the deal with dogs and squeaky toys ? Why do dogs get so excited when you start squeaking that brand spanking new squeaky toy ?

The Spirit Dog


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14 Responses

  1. Robert Bovasso, on November 10th, 2009 at 9:46 pm Said:

    Similar sounds were made by they’re litter mates when they played together as pups?

    Bob

  2. jennifer, on November 11th, 2009 at 2:02 pm Said:

    These are the sounds prey might make when dogs are killing them, bless their hearts!!

  3. Adrienne, on November 14th, 2009 at 12:57 am Said:

    c) all of the above?

  4. thespiritdog, on November 15th, 2009 at 5:08 pm Said:

    Hey Bob,

    Actually if the litter mates were making that sound it would be a bad thing.

    Al

  5. thespiritdog, on November 15th, 2009 at 5:12 pm Said:

    Hey Jen,

    It’s also the type of sound an injured or hurt animal will make and unfortunately will draw much unwelcome attention to that animal.

  6. Robert Bovasso, on November 15th, 2009 at 6:15 pm Said:

    Well, the reason I said that was because it looks like they’re in play mode when they do that.

    The idea of them doing it because it resembles killing prey didn’t seem right, because with the squeak toy, it’s like killing the animal over and over again which would be a waste of energy.

    Bob

  7. Adrienne, on November 15th, 2009 at 11:35 pm Said:

    But oh so satisfying! :-)

    At least my one dog thinks so. She will squeak for ong minutes on end, quite contentendly. She also LOVES the “shake” and will do that repeatedly. Another killing move if I am not mistaken.

  8. Robert Bovasso, on November 16th, 2009 at 10:00 pm Said:

    It’s funny watching a Maltese “killing” a Booda toy. He does the “neck break shake” on it.

    Bob

  9. jennifer, on November 17th, 2009 at 2:38 pm Said:

    My Ralphie is a violent shaker…..any danger he could hurt his neck, Al?

  10. thespiritdog, on November 24th, 2009 at 9:59 pm Said:

    Hi Jennifer,

    Not unless he hits you with that big fat head of his.

    Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

    Al

  11. thespiritdog, on November 24th, 2009 at 10:11 pm Said:

    The best thing is how happy they get playing like that.

    Enjoy your Thanksgiving, Bob.

    Al

  12. Robert Bovasso, on November 24th, 2009 at 10:14 pm Said:

    You, too, Al.

    And to everyone in Spirit Dog land!

    Bob

  13. Adrienne, on November 25th, 2009 at 12:21 am Said:

    Gah! You did it again Al!

    You didn’t give us YOUR answer to this question. :-D

    Happy Thanksgiving! Do you get lot of turkeys for the dogs for the holiday? Mine love turkey.

    Adrienne

  14. jennifer, on November 25th, 2009 at 8:24 am Said:

    On behalf of all the animals you’ve worked with, trained, rescued, loved, THANK YOU, we love ‘ya!

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING

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