If your dog cries with his favorite toy in his mouth, rest assured, he is not necessarily unhappy! In many cases, these moans reflect too much emotion.
Medor is excited by the presence of his toy and by the idea of sharing a moment with you. He asks you for a toy and waits for a reaction from you, but at the same time his instinct pushes him to hold his accessory firmly between his teeth. Result ? He keeps it carefully and begins to moan.
Some representatives of the canine race also seem destabilized by their own excitement. They may turn around their toy, put it down and then pick it up again, or even make little cries without being able to decide. This agitation can reflect a form of frustration, that is to say that your companion wants to obtain something without being entirely capable of managing the emotions that this situation provokes!
He's trying to get your attention
In other cases, it is a means of communication. Your dog has understood that his whining triggers a reaction from you (a look, a smile, a word, etc.), and seeks to attract your attention.
This behavior can rear its head when your dog associates its accessory with play time. It may come to see you, place it at your feet and immediately take it back if you try to catch it.
He is stressed or concerned about a health problem
Sometimes these whines happen when your pet is feeling anxious or unable to handle a situation. Pain in the mouth, for example due to dental problems, an injury or the presence of a foreign body, can also make holding a toy between the teeth unpleasant.
If your beloved furball suddenly changes behavior, cries more than usual, loses its appetite, seems tired or agitated, we invite you to contact your veterinarian.