Posted On: February 26th 2026, 01:38 pm
Why does your dog grab a toy when you come home?
Not to show you.
To regulate himself.
Your arrival creates a surge of emotion.
The toy helps organize that energy.
Without an outlet, the same surge becomes jumping, mouthing, chaos.
Small behaviors often have deep functions.
Understanding them changes training completely.
Learn the foundations in the Puppy Rules guide.
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