Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.
In one of the tests, for example, the dogs could choose between a favored toy that was inaccessible—such as in a box or on a ...
New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or video games.
Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet ...