{"id":20997,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:22","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:22","slug":"why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_a_stuffed_animal\" title=\"Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?\">Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Do_dogs_get_attached_to_stuffed_animals\" title=\"Do dogs get attached to stuffed animals?\">Do dogs get attached to stuffed animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_is_my_dog_so_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\" title=\"Why is my dog so attached to a stuffed animal?\">Why is my dog so attached to a stuffed animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Can_a_dog_get_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\" title=\"Can a dog get attached to a stuffed animal?\">Can a dog get attached to a stuffed animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_does_my_dog_carry_around_a_stuffed_animal_and_cry\" title=\"Why does my dog carry around a stuffed animal and cry?\">Why does my dog carry around a stuffed animal and cry?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_is_my_dog_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\" title=\"Why is my dog attached to a stuffed animal?\">Why is my dog attached to a stuffed animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_does_my_dog_sleep_with_a_stuffed_animal_in_her_mouth\" title=\"Why does my dog sleep with a stuffed animal in her mouth?\">Why does my dog sleep with a stuffed animal in her mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-obsessed-with-a-stuffed-animal\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_obsessed_with_a_toy\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly obsessed with a toy?\">Why is my dog suddenly obsessed with a toy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_obsessed_with_a_stuffed_animal\"><\/span>Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Dog&#8217;s Hunting Instincts<\/b> In some cases, a dog that is obsessed with one stuffed animal toy could also be due to their hunting instincts. compared to other toys, dogs may find stuffed animals easier to shred apart. They may view the stuffed animal as a &#8216;prey&#8217; and play with it but not destroy it completely.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_get_attached_to_stuffed_animals\"><\/span>Do dogs get attached to stuffed animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We do know that <b>dogs can get really attached to a toy that reminds them of a puppy. Think of a child who wanted to care for a baby doll. Some dogs, female dogs in particular, might bond with something that&#8217;s like a surrogate for a puppy, Loftin explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_so_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\"><\/span>Why is my dog so attached to a stuffed animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may notice, in some cases, your pooch will hold his favorite toy <b>just for comfort. Whether he is nervous or excited, this is his psychological way of overcoming distress or reinforcing a positive emotion. In general, dogs will prefer toys that either taste good or make certain sounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\"><\/span>Can a dog get attached to a stuffed animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We do know that <b>dogs can get really attached to a toy that reminds them of a puppy. Think of a child who wanted to care for a baby doll. Some dogs, female dogs in particular, might bond with something that&#8217;s like a surrogate for a puppy, Loftin explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_carry_around_a_stuffed_animal_and_cry\"><\/span>Why does my dog carry around a stuffed animal and cry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, dogs carry a toy around while crying for reasons other than because they think it&#8217;s a puppy. <b>Your dog might carry around her chew or bone if she&#8217;d like to finish it later, and she might start whining if she&#8217;s anxious about finding the perfect hiding spot.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_attached_to_a_stuffed_animal\"><\/span>Why is my dog attached to a stuffed animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may notice, in some cases, your pooch will hold his favorite toy <b>just for comfort. Whether he is nervous or excited, this is his psychological way of overcoming distress or reinforcing a positive emotion. In general, dogs will prefer toys that either taste good or make certain sounds.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_sleep_with_a_stuffed_animal_in_her_mouth\"><\/span>Why does my dog sleep with a stuffed animal in her mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We do know that <b>dogs can get really attached to a toy that reminds them of a puppy. Think of a child who wanted to care for a baby doll. Some dogs, female dogs in particular, might bond with something that&#8217;s like a surrogate for a puppy, Loftin explains.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_obsessed_with_a_toy\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly obsessed with a toy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The study showed that <b>dogs weaned too early and sold at a pet shop were more likely to be possessive of their toys. As a result, he might fall asleep protecting and holding his favorite toy. Even if your dog was been weaned properly, he might be sleeping with his toy in his mouth because he&#8217;s lonely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog obsessed with a stuffed animal?Do dogs get attached to stuffed animals?Why is my dog so attached to a stuffed animal?Can a dog get attached to a stuffed animal?Why does my dog carry around a stuffed animal and cry?Why is my dog attached to a stuffed animal?Why does my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20997"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20997\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}