Thirty-six years ago, a Studebaker pickup dropped off about $300 worth of holiday gifts for children in need. Last year, members of the Road Dogs independent riding club, volunteers and donors ...

A golden retriever who carried a stuffed dog everywhere he goes given to him because he missed his siblings wagged his tail with joy when his family surprised him with an identical real puppy. Since ...

Dogs love toys. Whether it’s that first stuffie they get as a puppy or the ratty old relic they still drag around as a senior dog, they are absolutely devoted. But can a dog ever love a toy too much?

While the answer to the question of what play is remains a mystery, it is thought to be a way for animals to safely practice hunting, mating, fighting, and other behaviors essential to species ...

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This toy obsession might actually be a form of addiction Your dog loves to play, and that's just really cute to watch. Except...till it's not. Yes, we were surprised too. But hold up, before the alarm ...

Some canines, which are referred to as “ball junkies” in the dog training world, experience “an excessive fixation on toys” leading to the development of “addiction-like behavioural traits” including ...

Whether it's a squeaky ball or a fluffy plushie, many dogs love their toys. But a new study has warned that this love can tip over into an all-consuming addiction. Scientists in Germany and Austria ...

Have you ever seen a dog playing slot machines in a casino? Probably not, but you might have seen one that really likes to play with toys. A new study shows that there might not be much of a ...

Addiction to toys can mirror human addictive behavior in some dogs. Image: Alexandra Jursova via Getty Images. Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

A five-pack of stuffing-free, squeaky dog toys is currently on sale for 14% off at Amazon. The bundle includes five different animal shapes: a fox, lion, tiger, squirrel, and raccoon. These toys are ...

Some dogs aren’t just good boys and girls — they’re geniuses. Certain pups can do more than recognize the names of their favorite chew toys — they can actually group their playthings by function, like ...