As a dog lover and owner of a greedy Labrador, I know how worrying it can be if your dog eats too fast. This behavior, also known as startling, is a common problem among dogs. But why do dogs actually startle, and what are the possible consequences of this behavior?

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Why Do Dogs Scare?

Scare is an instinctive behavior that goes back to the wild ancestors of our domestic dogs. In the wild, dogs often had to compete with other animals for food. Eating prey quickly was a way of making sure they got enough food before another predator could take it away from them. This survival instinct is still present in many dogs, even if there is no competition for the food at home.

However, there are also other reasons why dogs can startle:

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