2006-06-29 14:45:17 · 6 answers · asked by Breezy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs have sent glands in the pads of their feet. The scratch the ground to disperse thier sent so that other animals can smell that they have been there. The urine marks their sent as well, but if a dog really want to make a "statement" they scratch the ground.
2006-06-29 15:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pawsitive K9 Consulting 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a part of territorial marking. When a dog urinates, he's marking his territory, but when he scratches the dirt, he's also leaving a visual sign that he's been there. The scratching motion exaggerates the size of his feet; He wants other dogs to think that a BIG dog left the marks behind. This behaviour is common in small breeds - some dogs have been known to leave scratches behind that are several feet long!
2006-06-29 21:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is marking his territory. They will do this even if they have been fixed. The Dog Whisperer- Ceaser Milan has a book out now and a show on The National Goegraphic. Check him out!!
2006-06-29 21:48:32 · answer #3 · answered by mustanglady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scent glands in feet...mix in with the dirt/grass. He's marking his territory.
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2006-06-29 21:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by Salvation is a gift, Eph 2:8-9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's marking his territory with scent glands in his feet.
2006-06-29 21:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs do that, don't know why, natural dog instinct i suppose
2006-06-29 21:47:48 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋