2006-11-08 12:31:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
comes from years ago when dogs were in the wild and they trampled the grass down. they do this also before they lay down to go to sleep.
2006-11-08 12:33:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lilypie99 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My black lab does that too. She never fails to circle. My guess is it's a gesture to inform others that Hey, I'm about to do my thing.
But it is really puzzling, because she's the only one that does that. My yellow lab does not circle. She just sniffs the area, choose and then take a dump.
2006-11-08 21:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by HK gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't always circle. In fact very few do. They are leaving a scent in an area as well as relieving themselves. It's a territorial thing. Claiming their territory.
2006-11-08 20:37:50 · answer #3 · answered by Irish 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a "social" thing. I think it means "hey dogs, I'm gonna take a dump so leave me alone for a bit".
2006-11-08 20:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by SkyRaider 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's somethig their ancestors did so they inherited it and thats why they circle they also do that before they lay down... wel some do at least.
2006-11-08 20:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it is what their ancestors did before lawnmowers where the grass was tall so they had to trample it down so that it doesnt make their butt all itchy. i know it is nasty, just a thought :P.
2006-11-08 20:40:21 · answer #6 · answered by Olivia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess because their making sure it's a comfortable place???? If you want a real answer than I'd ask a veterinarian.
2006-11-08 20:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by BAY 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ummm mine dosent....well i have 2 dogs and only 1 of them does...some dogs do and some dogs dont....
2006-11-08 20:37:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do have to say
SkyRaider does
Have a point,
that is why I
Gave him a thumbs
Up!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-08 20:44:39 · answer #9 · answered by keℓsey<3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stupid question you tell me! or go sliff his butt
2006-11-08 20:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by bluepantherpaw 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋