It’s actually quite simple. Male dogs prefer a vertical surface and the car tyre is at a very convenient height.
As it is so desirable it may also be because other dogs have already been there. Yours is merely covering the previous dog’s scent with his own. An entire dog will use his urine to impress the ladies and a neutered dog will engage in territorial marking. Female dogs sometimes lift a leg as well, particularly the Alpha females
This is an invitation to play. Your dog is adopting a non-threatening posture and making itself smaller.
If yours does this you can be very pleased with yourself. It shows that your dog is comfortable and feels very safe. In the wild, a dog sleeps either on its belly thus protecting its vulnerable area or curled up for the same reason.
It’s particularly embarrassing when the vicar comes to tea or you are entertaining Great Auntie Gladys but you can blame it on pheromones. We have a high concentration of these pheromones in our genital and anal area. Whilst you are mortified at your dog for what you see as an appalling lack of refined behaviour, in the dog world this is the epitome of good manners. It’s the equivalent of shaking hands.
Basically, it is those pesky pheromones again. Our underwear is rich in the stuff, particularly after sex and when a lady is menstruating.
Well, we have several options for this one and let’s be honest if the experts can’t agree then what chance for the rest of us.
Take your pick.
And while we are on the subject of poo.
Let’s start with the obvious one. Both in humans and canines, the mantra has always been “movement stimulates bowels.” That circling assists your dog in having a more fulfilling experience.
Another school of thought is that this is a relic from the past when dogs were wild and it was necessary to trample the ground to ensure the area was free of snakes etc. This ensured that they didn’t get bitten on the bum!! There are those who believe that dogs prefer to be aligned North to South with the earth’s magnetic field.
I suppose there are now some of you who will be checking which direction your dog is facing when having a poo!
Various choices on this one. Grass contains vitamins, amino acids, enzymes and fibre and for dogs who are fed a high protein diet, it assists digestion. For some dogs, it is used as an irritant to encourage vomiting if they feel unwell. Finally, some dogs just like the taste!
This is a tough one. Regardless of what you may read there is no definitive explanation. It may be because your music is too loud and your dog who has excellent hearing is protesting. It could be that your dog likes the music and is offering what he considers to be a suitable accompaniment. It could also be a relic of his ancestral heritage as a wolf.
Sorry, we have returned to poo again!
He isn’t trying to cover it!! What he is doing is disturbing the surface with his feet which have scent glands in them. He is marking territory.
It’s a case of. “I was here”
Probably the result of blocked anal glands or worms. Either way, a visit to the vet is necessary.
It’s almost certainly those anal glands again
If it really is continuous he has parasites or ear mites. A visit to the vet is required
Any of the following. Submission, Anxiety, Affection, Reassurance and Attention.
Simply put, contentment; however, if it is constant and the sigh is very heavy or exaggerated your dog could be in pain.
If your dog commits the same crime knowing that he will be chastised then either your training programme is seriously flawed or he is so bored that it is his only way of getting your attention.
The main reasons are, Teething, Boredom and Stress, Finding new textures to chew is part of the learning process as the dog grows up.
Your dog has tear ducts, but unlike you, the liquid drains back towards the throat and nose.
Your dog’s system is less complex than yours and that’s why he shows his distress vocally.
If your dog does have tears you need a visit to the vet
Multiple choices on this one. Excitement. Protecting you. Frustrated they can’t meet. Uncomfortable with some people’s presence. If it continues seek professional assistance.
Honestly, there is no real hard evidence that your dog is barking at the moon. There are a couple of explanations.
It may be that the dog’s acute hearing is picking up sounds of nocturnal animals foraging, or the very bright light is disturbing to the dog’s excellent night vision.
Boredom, Separation Anxiety, Stress, Pain, Obsessive Behaviour, Allergies. A visit to the vet is recommended.
This occurs regardless of gender. Excess energy, Stress release, Boredom, Lack of exercise, Dominance.
In the majority of cases, it is not sexual but it is advisable to neuter anyway.
Do I really need to answer this one? Think about it. Your dog has to wait to be taken out to relieve himself. Don’t you feel good afterwards? And you don’t have to wait!!
“To my mind the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. It is entitled to the protection of man from the cruelty of man.”
Mahatma Gandhi
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