Why do dogs scratch the ground s after going to the bathroom with behaviorist Kersti Nieto
- Author
- Polly ReQua
- Published
- Mon 14 May 2018
- Episode Link
- https://barknwag.libsyn.com/why-do-dogs-scratch-the-ground-s-after-going-to-the-bathroom-with-behaviorist-kersti-nieto
Dogs of both sexes commonly scratch or scrape the ground with their hind paws immediately after defecating. Some dogs also perform this action after urinating. This is a normal behavior -- it's your dog's way of leaving a scent and visual message to other hounds that might pass by later.
