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Is Your Dog a "Ball Junkie"? Science Suggests True Toy Addiction
When we bring a new dog into our homes, purchasing a basket full of tennis balls, squeaky plushies, and tug ropes is practically a rite of passage. We view playing fetch as the ultimate, innocent expression of canine happiness—a classic way to exhaust a high-energy pup after a long day at the office. In the dog training community, canines that display an endless, insatiable drive to chase an object are affectionately labeled "ball junkies". But according to a groundbreaking animal behavior study featured by The Times, that quirky obsession might not be so innocent after all. International…
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