10 questions answered.

Hey, I thought I'd take the time out to answer some of the questions you have about the things us dogs do. 

1. Why do we spin before we poop?

We do it to trample the ground and plants beneath us down. It's a way to keep tall plants from touching our fur that might have muck on it. We just want to stay clean. We also do it as a way to signal that we are going to poop and it' our spot. So don't knick it, okay?

2. Why do we wipe our paws/ kick our feet after we have been to the toilet?

Well there is a couple reasons why do this. One is to clean the paws and cover the waste. Another is to further spread the scent. By rubbing the paws on the surrounding area the sweat from the paws is spread, further marking their territory. 

3.Why do we spin before we go to sleep?

Much like when we spin after pooping, we do it to trample the ground. Only this time it is to make it more comfortable. Spinning helps us determine a good spot to nap and get rid of any uncomfortable plants and critters. We also do it to mark our sleeping spot to others. Some dogs, such as the Husky, dig holes so sleep in to keep them sheltered from the cold wind. Even though our beds don't need to be flattened it's and instinct that we have so we do it anyway. 

4.Why do we run & twitch in our sleep?

We are simply dreaming. You know, those real good dreams about chasing cats and rabbits. Don't wake us from this sleep though. Some dogs can wake up disorientated and snap when they don't mean to. It's just that they are not really aware of what is going on. Best let sleeping dogs lie.

5. Why do we want to sleep next to you?

Well you're our pack. We want to be close to you and feel comforted by the safety of the pack. We also like to be there to protect you. We also do it to keep warm. If we are hot we like to be alone and stretched out in order to keep cool. On those cold nights it's best to be snuggled up with the humans for a toasty nights sleep. 

6. Why do we eat grass? 

Why most humans worry when their dogs start eating grass because they believe they're doing it because they're ill, don't worry. Sometimes we do it just because we're bored or because it tastes good. It doesn't matter if we eat it, the vet said it's fine. 

7. Why do we lick you?

Besides the fact that sometimes you have food on you? Oh okay. Well we do it to our leaders as a sign of modesty as well as to get your attention and show affection. But watch out. Some dogs lick you or random objects when they're not well. We do it as a way of comforting discomfort and pain. If you think this could be why your dog is licking then get him or her to the vet. 

8. Why do we sleep so much?

We sleep more than you do but wake up more frequently. We sleep during the day when there is nothing better to do and not through being tired. When we sleep at night it is more part of the routine because that is when you humans sleep most of the time. If you were to jiggle my lead during the day and with a quick stretch I am up and ready to go. During late hours or early hours of the morning i'll get out of bed slowly and have a good stretch before hand. 

9.Why do we wag our tails?

We wag our tails for a couple of different reasons. Most humans think it is a sign of happiness and excitement. While a lot of the time this is the case you need to read the other signals we are giving off to tell how we are feeling. If our body is tense and our ears are back with a ready to pounce stance it is likely that we are on edge and anxious about the situation we are in. It's a signal for the thing that is making them feel this way to back off. 

10. Why do we sniff other dogs?

We don't shake hands and ask questions like you do. We find out what we need to know by picking up the smells that come from the dog and their anal glands. We can tell things like the gender, what the dog had to eat last, if it is in heat and even if the dog is friendly or not. 

Hope this helped.

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