Why does my dog rub his back on the grass all the time after walks?

Answer 1

He's doing one of three things...

Scratching (not likely but possible). Most dogs scratch slowly on a fence or other stationary object but roll scratching is possible.

Attempting to "dirt bathe" (to help with any itches). Identified by sniffing and scratching and then full rolls and back wiggles in a dirt patch or the sandiest part of the yard.

Most likely it's what I call "smell rolling" to rid himself of the "predator smell". Most dogs roll in dead things because the smell (or imagined smell...some do it even without the dead thing to roll in) works to cover up their own natural smell and thus confuse their prey. Oftentimes this is ritual after a run or hunt. You can tell this is what your dog is doing if he starts by rubbing the sides of this face on the ground first and then rubbing his body on the ground in a dragging or flopping motion afterward. In short it's just instinct just kicking in...

Answer 2

dogs rub there back on the grass so that they could stay cool.

Answer 3

this time of year he is probably moulting and he is removing the dead fur by writhing on his back on the grass brush him regularly and see if this makes a difference

Answer 4

I think it would be more like a human, after a good run or brisk walk...kind of a Wheeew...

Answer 5

May he/she is itchy. I put a little oil in my dog's food. go to Yahoo Search and type in----itchy dog--------there's stuff to read and buy.

Answer 6

he enjoys it! it feels good to him. the same way you might enjoy a good massage or something after a long day at work.

Answer 7

Happy puppy.

Answer 8

He likes the smell of dead frogs.

Answer 9

there could b a smell there that he likes? my dog does that too....or itchy....sweaty? those could be it...

Answer 10

cause it feels good