I think the shoe obsession in most young dogs is because they want to be with you, and shoes have the most scent for them. I've noticed adolescent dogs are more prone to collecting shoes as they transition from pups to adults. Also very young pups seem to do it too. I'm guessing it has something to do with transitioning, and the dog finds comfort in our shoes. My youngest dog will gather shoes when we leave her. She's almost 3.Not really. Estimated age is between 3 and 5 per the vet. He eats shoes like a puppy.![]()