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I wish I knew. My Lab mutt mix goes through a routine of touching his nose to the food, touching his nose to the floor, then bumping the bowl with his nose. Funny, weird, and a complete mystery.

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Dogs have natural instincts to engage in play behaviors like hunting, foraging and chewing. When they play with their food, it mimics these instincts and can make mealtime more stimulating and enjoyable for them. It can also help satisfy their need to explore, manipulate and interact with objects.

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To see if it is alive and moves (like a spider)

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