dogtrainingisfun
Registered: 04/08/08
Posts: 15
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This thread is there to help with our dog's behavior. This is stuff like humping, rubbing its rump on the floor, rubbing in the grass and things of that sort.
To start, I'll start with rubbing in the grass. This is a two-part behavior. The first one I'll cover is scent-oriented. The dog will sniff a certain area (sometimes you will see absolutely nothing) and then proceed to "dive" into the scent. Yes, the head comes first, then the body and they proceed to rub themselves all over the scent. Be assured that the dog considers this scent something awesome and special! This is usually the stinkiest scents they can find. If they haven't picked up a carcass of some unlucky critter, they will often times cover themselves with "eau de critter". This can also be scent of poo (like I said, you may not always see it). Be prepared to give your dog a bath (sorry poochies, you think you smell awesome!) afterwards!
The second one is pure pleasure (yes scents can be pure pleasure) but this one you will usually see after a great game! The dog will lie down, then flip over, tongue lolling out the side of the mouth, writhing back and forth in the grass as if scratching. VERY HAPPY DOG! Lady does this after playing frisbee. She'll do this, stand up, shake off and do it again.
What behaviors does your dog do that make you go, "huh"?
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