2006-11-08 07:59:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
it seems none of you know and are just making me laugh LOL
2006-11-08 08:58:09 · update #1
ok in all seriousness, the reason dogs do that is because before they were domesticated, covering up your scent was a way to hide your presence from other predators or prey... bruce lee???
2006-11-08 10:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by Darin C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have to agree with the people who said that they're spreading their scent. My dog does it after he poops, after he pees and even after he lifts his leg to mark but nothing comes out.
2006-11-08 08:10:11 · answer #2 · answered by KJ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They think that they are burying the poop by throwing grass or dirt over it with there back legs
2006-11-08 09:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by deedee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the appropriate comparable subject to my dogs, ive had him for over 4 years now and he nevertheless does it. while hes kicking his returned legs it skill that hes complete marking his teritory and the different with being loopy, permit him out with the different dogs and he will at last provide up
2016-10-03 10:25:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some dogs have a gene called the "Bruce Lee" gene that makes them kick like that.
Some just like to wipe their feet.
And some are former Rockettes.
2006-11-08 08:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Quest 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are leaving their scent. Especially male dogs.
Its all about being the Alpha male.
2006-11-08 08:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by DeltaQueen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have glands in their feet.. kinda like glands in our feet that sweat. all their doing is leaving a stronger sent than the poop.. lol
2006-11-08 08:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by greatscoobyfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are not flipping their legs up. They are kicking dirt and/or grass to cover the poo
2006-11-08 08:06:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marking their territory
2006-11-08 08:03:01 · answer #9 · answered by missmaynard2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a boy thing and not all do it. my collie didnt till my sheltie came home and taught that to him. you can train them out of it basically by yelling at them every time they do it.
2006-11-08 08:14:51 · answer #10 · answered by rja_4_LIFE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋