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Why does my dog destroy stuffed animals and how can I prevent it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Greyhound | Female | spayed

My dog is destroying stuffed animals. nothing changed for her that would be an explanation for this, so I don't know why. What can I do?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on November 25th, 2016

This is not an unusual behavior and is an expression of the natural hunting instinct in a dog. Removing the toys when not supervised and increasing her active play sessions and walking times to increase her mental and physical stimulation will likely help to reduce the destructive behaviors

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