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In this regard, why do dogs like squirrels so much?
Dogs and squirrels mostlyplaytogether. They tease and chase after each other because it'sfun.It depends on the species of dog, of course.Somedogs will slow down if they get too close tothesquirrel (so the game can continue), whileotherdogs will kill the squirrel intheirenthusiasm.
In this regard, why do dogs like to chase?
The instinct that our domestic dogs inheritedfromtheir wolf ancestors is their prey drive. This drive wasnecessaryin the wild so a wolf pack could survive. Herding dogschasethe flocks they protect, nipping at their heels to getthem tomove.
Birds of prey, like hawks and eagles, can poseadanger to cats, small dogs, kittens and puppies.Dependingon where you live, coyotes, mountain lions and bears mayalso be athreat. An attack by a wildlife predator can happenin theblink of an eye.