#19: Squeaky Toys Immitate the Sound of Prey
Dogs’ affinity for squeaky toys is cute and all, but it reveals a fascinating aspect of their primal instincts. The high-pitched sound emitted by these toys triggers an innate response in dogs, reminiscent of their hunting ancestors. Dogs are naturally attuned to the sounds of prey in distress, and the squeaky toy replicates those sounds.
The squeaking noise resembles the vocalizations of small animals that are frightened or injured, instinctively triggering a hunting response in dogs. The excitement and enjoyment exhibited by dogs during playtime with squeaky toys can be attributed to this ingrained association with vulnerable prey. While it may appear unsettling to human observers, this behavior is simply a testament to the deep-rooted hunting instincts that dogs have retained throughout their domestication.