New research suggests some dogs treat their favorite ball or stuffed animal like a person who is addicted to gambling or ...

Some dogs love playing with toys so intensely they can’t stop—offering scientists a window into behavioral addictions.

Some dogs behave toward their toys in ways that resemble those of behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and ...

The researchers concluded that nearly a third of the dogs exhibited clear signs of behavioral addiction. The study, conducted ...

A new study links stressful puppyhood events to adult dog behavior, such as fear and aggression. Early care and training are ...

Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.

Across all the tests, the researchers found that 33 dogs exhibited addictive-like behaviors with the toys. These behaviors included dogs staying laser focused on the toy if it was kept in the room but ...

Dogs are deeply emotional creatures. Just like humans, they can experience stress and anxiety, which may manifest in various ...

Getting a kiss from your dog might be their way of showing affection — but it also might be a sign that they're anxious or ...

A new study finds that some dogs exhibit addiction-like behaviors toward their favorite toys. Researchers observed 33 out of 105 dogs showing signs such as craving, loss of control, and prioritizing ...