Why do dogs like fetch?

It's a Doggy Instinct to Fetch. Many dogs, including Labradors, were specifically bred to retrieve certain items for their human owners. Even now, that means that many dogs still have this in-built disposition to chase after objects, pick it up in their mouth and bring it back to you. read more

How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch. Firstly, you need to actually test out whether your pup has any inclination towards fetch or retrieving at all. You can do this by dangling an object, like a ball, toy or stick, in front of your pup’s face for a few seconds, sparking their interest in the object. read more

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Dogs like to please their humans Dogs like to run/play Dogs like to interact with their humans Certain breeds of dogs have been specifically bred to bring game/things to humans, so this activity feeds into their genetic predisposition. Because of this, many dogs will love to play fetch. I have a dog (a sight hound) that will not play fetch. read more