Little Live Pets Ouchies features Cooper, a limp plush retriever puppy that children nurse using a splint and water-activated bandages that harden into a cast, with options to personalize the cast. Read On…
Four dachshunds illustrate how certain toys become emotional anchors for dogs, a behavior veterinarians and trainers say can soothe or, in some cases, escalate into compulsive fixation. Read On…
Researchers reporting in Scientific Reports say 33 out of 105 highly play-motivated dogs showed behaviour resembling addiction: intense toy-seeking, fixation on inaccessible toys and reduced interest in other stimuli, notably in working breeds. Read On…
A study published in Scientific Reports on Oct. 9, 2025, led by researcher Alja Mazzini, reports that some dogs display addictive‑like responses to toys, including extreme arousal and fixation that can override food or calm behavior. Read On…