{"id":6053,"date":"2023-03-08T12:50:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T17:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/?p=6053"},"modified":"2023-10-13T14:47:10","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T18:47:10","slug":"3-reasons-why-your-dog-loves-squeaky-toys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/3-reasons-why-your-dog-loves-squeaky-toys\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why Your Dog Loves Squeaky Toys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article is contributed by guest blogger Hannah Fitchett <a href=\"https:\/\/howlingwolfpack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Howling Wolf Pack)<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reasons Why Your Dog Loves Squeaky Toys<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dogs love a good ol&#8217; fashioned squeaky toy. Though the constant squeaking might drive their owner mad, these toys are usually at the top of a dog&#8217;s wish list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the top reasons why dogs love squeaky toys and how they can tell us a lot about our dog\u2019s wolf ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/dRwZGY9BjyhuoQlA-9P99HVE11geIaW8x96OowrAgpUUsArkFP3s3Pa_IvSuJ0cWzV7gEGPNiKRCBLyvP5D-iLyBAnltSAu3xSBOVeEEycXI9SbQvmoV0TksdyryJ4vZMpGDKS1O9gV9iVVdHsFnULs\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Jesper Brouwers via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why do dogs love squeaky toys?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.) Prey drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Researchers and dog behavioral experts often look towards wolves to better understand domesticated dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is because<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41586-022-04824-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> dogs are direct descendants of the grey wolf<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scientificamerican.com\/article\/how-wolf-became-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> share 99.9% of the same DNA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although our dogs no longer need to catch and kill their food, their natural prey drive to do so remains. It is, therefore, widely agreed that dogs love squeaky toys because they tap into a dog&#8217;s natural instinct to hunt and kill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A squeaky dog toy creates the same high-pitched sound of a small injured animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The high-pitched squeak arouses a dog&#8217;s interest and curiosity to hunt the noise. Your own dog may hunt and chase squirrels or rabbits on their dog walks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This thrill to find the small squeaking object is the same whether it&#8217;s a toy or a small animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/anthony-duran-RdtHKJcszMw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6054\" width=\"727\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/anthony-duran-RdtHKJcszMw-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/anthony-duran-RdtHKJcszMw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/anthony-duran-RdtHKJcszMw-unsplash-112x75.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Anthony Duran via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The pounce<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have noticed your dog likes to \u2018pounce\u2019 on their squeaky dog toy. They may approach it slowly and then quickly jump on it, catching the toy in their paws or mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mimics catching and pouncing on small animals in the wild and is thrilling and enjoyable for dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The destroy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once caught, a dog will start to chew and try to destroy their squeaky toy. This is because they are trying to \u2018kill their prey.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have noticed that your dog will<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rover.com\/blog\/why-do-dogs-shake-their-toys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> shake their head<\/a> with the toy in their mouth. This is how wolves kill their prey in the wild; they shake their prey in their mouths until the animal\u2019s neck snaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog is emulating the same instinct and will keep chewing until the squeaking stops and they have completed their mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/RwIBN6BhE-X1spnPrNmoRoHwF3Nq3cewVgw_0Y_cOsGqW6NOtWQspE09vOGNkxsKGH3Db3gJXPjvifBZtp_kF8v-uQWd3mf-zqToc2FQ3VfeyrkNhZO7ACjbTk5xdBeHpVLBQL45hSkKKU0DQxJO0Ds\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption><em>Photo Credit: Mia Anderson via Unsplash<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.) Attention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another widely considered theory of why dogs love squeaky toys is because it gives them attention from their owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a dog starts to squeak their toy, it often prompts their owners to interact with them by either playing fetch with the toy or giving them attention because the squeak is arousing for both the dog and their owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.) Interactive<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The third reason why your dog loves squeaky dog toys is because they are interactive and squeak back at them. This is much more<a href=\"https:\/\/howlingwolfpack.com\/dog-enrichment-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> enriching for a dog<\/a> compared to a non-interactive dog toy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A squeaking dog toy provides mental stimulation and is a great way to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawboost.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-keeping-your-dog-happy-while-working-from-home\/\">combat boredom in dogs<\/a>. Dog toys, such as interactive ones, have been shown to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/0168159193901237?via%3Dihub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> reduce destructive behavior<\/a> in dogs and promote a happy, healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeaky dog toys are a great way to tap into your dog&#8217;s natural prey drive and provide lots of mental stimulation and canine enrichment. Dogs love the thrill of hunting and destroying their prey which is why they love these interactive toys so much. So the next time you&#8217;re considering taking your dog&#8217;s squeaky toy away, just remember how much fun they are getting from them!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most dogs love a good ol&#8217; fashioned squeaky toy. 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