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It’s All Fun and Games
Dogs love toys, and owners love to spoil their favorite cuddle buddies with plenty of them.
Taste
Certain types of wood may be especially appealing to them, as well as the scents of any wild animals or delicious moss attached to the bark of that stick.
They’re Similar To Bones
Even when there is no tasty reward hidden within, the act of chewing or simply carrying a stick is no less pleasurable to your pupper.
It Cleans Their Teeth
Doggy toothbrushes don’t exist in the wild though, so dogs developed their own natural way to keep their plaque and tartar in check — by chewing on readily available sticks.
It Satisfies Burying Behavior
Dogs bury something to protect it from competitors by keeping it hidden until such time as the dog plans to use or eat it.