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    Why Do Dogs Like to Play Fetch?

    fetch because of a combination of instinctual behaviors, physical exercise needs, and the joy of human interaction. Fetch engages a dog’s natural instincts, especially in breeds that were originally bred for retrieving and herding. Dogs such as Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers were bred to…

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    fetch because of a combination of instinctual behaviors, physical exercise needs, and the joy of human interaction. Fetch engages a dog’s natural instincts, especially in breeds that were originally bred for retrieving and herding. Dogs such as Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers were bred to…

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