2006-12-17 12:53:51 · 6 answers · asked by CESAR MILLANS BIGGEST FAN! 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Widely-respected trainer Patricia McConnell has a pet theory that dogs roll in stinky stuff to show off that they live in a "high-rent neighborhood" with an excess of good prey and stuff to scavenge, sort of like doggie bling-bling. Instead of gold chains or fancy cars, dogs sport their stinky dead fish or possum, and after all, scent IS the most important sense for a dog.
2006-12-17 18:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by FairlyErica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably a latent survival instinct. It covers up their smell so their prey is less likely to be spooked.
2006-12-17 15:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by Caninelegion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the dead things, they are trying to put their scent on it to claim their ownership.
2006-12-17 13:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by College girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To them, they like LOVE the smell. And, even though it's nasty and gross to us, to them it's like rolling in chocolate.
2006-12-17 13:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are dogs and that's what they do.
2006-12-17 13:37:40 · answer #5 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not to them!!!
2006-12-17 12:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋