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Dr Joanna Woodnutt MRCVS

Why do dogs shake their toys and is it normal behavior?

Dog with toy in its mouth.

Want to know why dogs shake their toys? Us, too. We spoke to vet, Dr. Joanna Woodnutt and found everything you need to know about this behavior. 

You may be relieved to know that this is a fairly common behavior and generally nothing to worry about. It is more prevalent in puppies but you see this in older dogs as well.

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