Promotes instinctive behavior

When we talk about an ingredient in dog food that "promotes instinctive behavior", it means that this ingredient can reinforce certain natural behaviors and instincts in dogs. Instinctive behavior in dogs includes various types of instincts and natural behavioral patterns, such as the hunting instinct, the play instinct, the sexual instinct or the food acquisition instinct.

Depending on which specific trait is being encouraged, this can manifest itself in different behaviors. For example, a dog whose hunting instinct is encouraged may be livelier and more interested in movement and chasing games. Or if the sex drive is encouraged, this could lead to an increased willingness to mate or territorial behavior.

It is important to note that not all reinforcements of drive behavior are desirable or appropriate.