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"Dogs can show signs of addiction to their toys that are similar to those displayed by humans with gambling issues, new research has revealed. Some canines, which are referred to as ball junkies in the dog training world, experience an excessive fixation on toys leading to the development of addiction-like behavioural traits including cravings and withdrawal symptoms, according to the researchers."
"The study marked the first time scientists examined whether dogs could become obsessed with toys in a way similar to behavioural addictions in humans, like gambling or gaming. A behavioural addiction in humans is described by the researchers as repeated failure to resist an impulse, drive or urge to perform an act that is rewarding to the person, at least in the short term, despite longer-term harm to the individual or others."
New research finds that some dogs develop addiction-like behaviours toward toys, exhibiting cravings and withdrawal symptoms comparable to human gambling addiction. Certain canines, called ball junkies in the dog training world, show excessive fixation on play objects that can lead to problematic behavioural traits. The study represents the first scientific examination of whether dogs can become obsessed with toys in ways analogous to human behavioural addictions such as gambling or gaming. Behavioural addiction in humans is defined as repeated failure to resist an impulse to perform a rewarding act despite longer-term harm. Scientists studied 105 dogs described by owners as especially interested in play.
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