A chocolate toy poodle named Buddy signals for a Greenie every evening at 7:30 and becomes visibly excited until the treat is given. Buddy often places the treat gently on a favored stuffed toy, watches it for about ten seconds, then eats the treat. Similar behaviors have been reported in other dogs and sometimes involve high-value treats and beloved objects. Possible explanations include wanting to enjoy the treat in the company of a valued object, a desire to share with the toy, or simply a developed habit. Separately, residents report squirrels tearing seat cushions and umbrellas on multiple porches and seek solutions.
So I have a little chocolate toy poodle, Buddy. He's 5½ years old. Every evening at exactly 7:30 he starts staring at me, talking to me and notifying me that it is time for his "Greenie." He can hardly contain his excitement until it is placed securely in his mouth and then he is off to enjoy his favorite treat.
The key to all those reports and Buddy's actions is that they involved a high-value treat and a beloved object. The why isn't as clear, but it is likely that Buddy is so pleased with his treat that he wants to enjoy it in the company of something he also puts high value on. It's also possible that Buddy loves his stuffy so much that he wants to share his favorite treat and offers it to the stuffed animal first.
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