8 Reasons Dogs Bring You Toys
Why Does Your Dog Bring You Toys?
1. They Are Ready to Play
One of the most obvious reasons why your dog brings you their toys is that they want to play.
It’s not a subtle action.
They are saying loud and clear, “I want to play!”
Chances are this happens when you are sitting down and not doing anything or not playing your furry one much attention.
This is a common behavior in dogs.
My Shih Tzu, Truman would do this all the time when he was younger.
He loved playing with toys and he certainly had a special toy, a toy with a capital T.
2. They Like to Show Off Their Special Toys
It’s really cute behavior that had more serious undertones in the wild.
Dogs tend to see their toys as little trophies.
They are really proud of them.
You can see that in their body language.
Because of that, they like to show them off.
It’s as if they went on a big hunt and came back with the grand prize.
3. They Are Bored
Sometimes, your dog is just plain bored.
They are like, “Here’s my toy, entertain me.”
They have extra energy and need a way to burn it off.
Chasing their toys around for a few minutes can get the job done.
So, if you have the extra time, be sure to take some time to help them out.
It will be a good time for all involved.
4. They Are Showing Their Love
All dogs are affectionate creatures.
Bringing you their prized possession is a sign of affection.
They are saying, “Here is something I love almost as much as I love you.”
Your furry friend can’t get enough of you and wants you to be happy.
They know that toys make them happy, especially their favorite toy, so it stands to reason, in their minds, that their favorite toy will make you happy too.
5. It’s a Way to Say Hi!
There are certainly worst ways of being greeted.
If you notice your dog with toy in mouth running to the door and dropping it at your feet as soon as you walk in, this can just be their way to give you a happy greeting.
They are thrilled to see you and want you to know it.
Beyond the barking and tail wagging, they are presenting you a toy, a treat of sorts, just for coming home.
6. They Are Looking for Attention
If your dog could get your undivided attention all day every day they would be in doggy heaven.
But, life gets busy and you have other responsibilities to deal with, so that’s simply not possible.
Even so, if you can, take a few months to give your dog a little extra attention.
It will make them feel good, and most likely it will make you feel good as well.
7. They Are Showing Their Loyalty
They still do that but now it is in the form of toys.
Dogs are pack animals and chances are they see you as the pack leader.
That’s why they are offering up their toy to you.
In the wild, a dog would let the pack and the leader of the pack know about the food they may have found or some other goodie.
8. They Are Showing Their Trust
It is high praise indeed.
Your dog’s toys are very important to them.
By bringing their toys to you, they are showing you how much they trust you.
Maybe you have more than one dog in your home.
Your dog doesn’t want the other dogs to get their toy, so they want to give it to you for safe keeping.
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