Table of contentsWhy do dogs scratch the ground after they pee and poop?9 reasons why dogs scratch the ground after the pee and poop#1: To leave their scent#2: It’s an animal instinct#3: To disperse their odor#4: To simply announce their presence to other dogs#5: To leave a visual mark#6: To intimidate other dogs#7: To reduce …
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Table of contentsWhy does my dog scratch my bed sheets?13 reasons why your dog scratches your bed sheets#1: Your dog does it out of instinct#2: Your dog wants to snuggle underneath#3: Your dog prepares their bed#4: Your dog prepares a nest#5: Your dog is a copycat#6: Your dog is bored to death#7: Your dog feels …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog hump my arm?13 reasons why your dog humps your arm#1: They’re excited#2: They might have UTI#3: A show of playfulness#4: Stress-relief behavior#5: Vaginitis or balanitis/balanoposthitis#6: They’re sexually frustrated#7: They seek your attention#8: They’re bored#9: Compulsive behavior#10: Priapism and paraphimosis#11: They’re socially awkward#12: They do it for pleasure#13: Overall, it’s …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs scratch their beds (before lying down)?17 reasons why dogs scratch their beds (before lying down)#1: They’re creating a comfier sleeping spot#2: They’re acting on their burrowing instincts #3: They’re regulating their temperature#4: They’re spreading their scent#5: They’re about to give birth#6: They have a false pregnancy#7: They’re doing an investigation#8: They’re …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog chew on blankets?13 reasons why your dog chews on blankets#1: They feel comforted#2: It reminds them of their mother#3: They have been prematurely weaned#4: They feel scared#5: They have separation anxiety#6: They are teething#7: They are asking for playtime#8: They like your smell on the blanket#9: They like it …
Table of contentsWhy do dogs lay in the sun?13 reasons why dogs lay in the sun#1: It’s ‘addictive’#2: It improves their mood#3: It enhances their sleep#4: It stimulates the production of vitamin D#5: It boosts their immune system#6: It promotes healthy blood circulation#7: It helps soothe their pain#8: It kills germs#9: It dries up their …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog nibble on my other dog?13 reasons why your dog nibbles on your other dog#1: They’re grooming#2: They’re being playful#3: They feel bored#4: It’s a way of social bonding#5: They’re exploring the world#6: It’s a way to relieve mild anxiety#7: A way to clean their teeth#8: They’re showing affection#9: It’s …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog act like it hurts to sit?7 reasons why your dog acts like it hurts to sit#1: Limber tail syndrome#2: Canine hip dysplasia (CHD)#3: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease#4: Luxating patella#5: Osteoarthritis#6: ‘Pinched nerve’#7: Injuries#BONUS: Anal sac disease3 tips on what to do when your dog acts like it hurts to sit#1: Combat …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog take my clothes when I leave?11 reasons why your dog takes your clothes when you leave#1: Scavenging is a natural instinct for dogs#2: The soft texture satisfies their inner predator#3: Teething can be the culprit#4: Your clothes have your scent#5: Dogs find comfort from familiar scents#6: Your dog prefers …
Table of contentsWhy does my dog keep sitting on his bum?11 reasons why your dog keeps sitting on his bum#1: ‘Puppy sit’#2: They have a ‘trick knee’#3: They suffer from canine hip dysplasia (CHD)#4: They have osteoarthritis (OA)#5: They have anal sacs issues#6: Their anal sacs have been emptied#7: They have a newly trimmed coat#8: …