Much in the same way humans can become addicted to online gaming or internet gambling, dogs can become addicted to their toys. That's the finding of new research that examined the behaviors of 105 ...

Ever watched a dog eat? They chow down hard, but for many not even food can keep their attention, and the sight of a special toy will instantly pull them away - in what researchers say may be a sign ...

For some dogs, the thrill of the chase doesn't fade when the ball stops rolling. They'll paw at couch cushions, skip dinner, and wait by the door for one more throw. To many, it's an amusing quirk - ...

Have you ever seen a dog playing slot machines in a casino? Probably not, but you might have seen one that really likes to play with toys. A new study shows that there might not be much of a ...

Obsessing isn’t just for humans. In a study out today, scientists have found evidence that dogs, too, can become addicted to certain objects—and especially, their favorite toy. The researchers ...

Some dogs absolutely adore their toys—to the point that their owners have dubbed them “ball junkies” because of their inability to quit their favorite chewies, stuffies and balls. Now, new research ...