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Why Do Dogs Like Squeaky Toys?
I have watched my friend’s toy fox terrier seek out the one squeaky toy in her overflowing toy basket so she can squeak it every few seconds. Squeak, squeak, squeak! It made me ask the question, why do dogs like squeaky toys so much? I discovered, after doing a little bit of research, that dogs like squeaky toys because it satisfies a prey drive. In the wild, injured prey, such as field mice or birds, will emit squeaks and cries similar to those high-pitched sounds dog squeaky toys make, revealing their condition and location to the dog on the hunt.
Dogs also enjoy squeaky toys because they are more interactive than other toys. It feels good for them to chew, and they enjoy the sound the toys make. Larger breeds may be able to destroy a squeaky toy and pull out the squeaker quickly, so match the toy to the dog and invest in tougher rubber toys for larger breeds. The squeaking mechanisms, when removed, can also present a choking hazard, so keep your eye out for them. Squeaky toys are usually rubber or plastic and can go from indoors to outdoors, which also makes them an enduring canine favorite.
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