She is a west highland terrier and known for this, and we have tried everything to discourage it, to no avail - in fact it is becoming a daily occurence.
2006-11-03 22:15:51 · 11 answers · asked by Craig M 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why don't you try rolling around in it. Maybe after the dog smells how bad you smell he'll stop. :) Maybe try fencing off any area in the yard for the dog to play where the deer and fox won't get in.
2006-11-03 22:24:29 · answer #1 · answered by Hareball 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh I am so sorry - but the only way to stop it is to spot the fox poo first and keep the dog on the lead - they just adore rolling in the stuff!
I think it is so they scent themselves ready for a hunt? Disguising their own smells - anyway, it is something all dogs (proper dogs) seem to do!
And it totally honks - there was another question like this one and people recommended washing the dog in tomato juice to neutralise the smell - Hey - that is an expensive shampoo don't you think.
2006-11-03 22:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We try to relate to our animals like they are people, but it's all about their animal instincts. I had a problem with my dog eating the cat poo. They are dogs and do what dogs do. Get a tread mill and walk the dog inside.
2006-11-03 22:21:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi this is a basic wild instinct to mask there scent when hunting...years of evolution as not bred out this instinct & if they are inclined to roll then they will...just try to distract her when you see she is about to roll or use a flexi lead so you have the control when she's going to roll...
Regards Jake
2006-11-03 22:20:04 · answer #4 · answered by Jake 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isnt alot you can do unless you keep her on a lead,but a lot of dogs love to do this then youve to come home and bath them lovely,weve
own one.
2006-11-03 22:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by shirley m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Craig
SNAP i am having the same problem with my Westie and really there's nothing we can do. MY Westie will roll in her own so we just have to wash the down
2006-11-03 22:18:51 · answer #6 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have difficulty. Dogs love this kind of thing. Heaven alone knows why.
2006-11-04 00:41:13 · answer #7 · answered by punkpanther 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
listen
dont get involved
this is your dogs choice
2006-11-04 02:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by charlie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
keep it on a lead or walk it where there is no wildlife.
2006-11-03 22:18:52 · answer #9 · answered by fenlandfowl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't take it out for walks?
2006-11-03 22:17:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋