Dog owners are only just learning why pets bring them toys at the door

Dog owners are only just learning why pets bring them toys at the doorIf your dog brings you a toy, slipper or newspaper when you get home - there's a reason behind it. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Paige Freshwater, Social News Reporter 11:04, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Updated: 11:21, Mon, Jun 1, 2026 Does you pet bring you an item when you return home? (stock) (Image: Getty)Few things in life can rival the joy of returning home after an exhausting day at work to be greeted by your dog's enthusiastically wagging tail. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) However, it has left some owners puzzled as to why, rather than welcoming them with a sniff, their four-legged friends present them with a toy, slipper or newspaper upon their return. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get your daily horoscope with Russell Grant plus selected offers and competitions Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyOne Reddit user wrote: "When I (or my wife) come home our dog always grabs a toy out of his toy box and greets us at the door."What's he telling us? He showing off his toy? Does he want to play? Something else? Help!" According to Wisconsin Pet Care, it's actually a positive sign if your dog welcomes you at the door bearing a gift - rega...