We call it the "kicky" spot. (we have since they were puppies)
2006-12-09 06:16:35 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah T 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't know about the "nerve spot" idea, since my boxer must have half a dozen nerve spots that change location daily.
I think it's because the dog's motor cortex is connected to scratching and itching. When you scratch his itch, his brain gets a little confused and starts scratching for you, as though it decides his leg must have been scratching, therefore it should scratch. That's my theory.
I typically scratch him all over until I work all the itches out. If he keeps coming back for it, he likes it.
2006-12-09 07:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs have a nerve there, when you scratch them there the nerve reacts and the leg moves. I try to avoid that spot it can hurt after awhile and make things uncomfortable for them...
2006-12-09 14:23:29 · answer #2 · answered by Angell 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm going for tickles, because my dog lick my arm everytime I scratch his spot and leggy starts jumpin'
2006-12-09 14:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Lil' Gay Monster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
actually its a itchy spot where they cant reach with their back leg so when u scratch it for them they feel to need to mimic the scratching motion
2006-12-09 14:24:59 · answer #4 · answered by Doss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They always use their back legs to scratch anyway so thats just a reaction to your scratching. =)
2006-12-09 14:26:05 · answer #5 · answered by ConstElation 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It either feels really good to them or your tickling htem. I think its the spot htey are ticklish at.
2006-12-09 14:18:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
isn't it funny when they do that? lol..
that is their ticklish spot. all dogs are ticklish somewhere, and they love being scratched there!
2006-12-09 14:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by Myst 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is like tickling them.
2006-12-09 14:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by digorbat11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that means they are ticklish.
2006-12-09 19:16:17 · answer #9 · answered by Chihuahua Lover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋