Why do dogs roll in smelly stuff?

Answer 1

Animal behaviorists think it is a way to "scent camouflage" themselves. By rolling in something smelly and perhaps of their intended prey, they won't be detected. I have a "roller" dog, and she just looks like she loves the thrill of new Eau de Dog perfume!

Answer 2

Have you ever tried rolling in smelly stuff? It's great! I think the dogs may be onto something :)

Answer 3

Its a way of "protecting" what is their's. Sometimes the stinky object is something real good, and the dog wants to save it for later (like burying things), and so they roll their scent all over said object. Other times, they just like the smell and think it is the best smell EVER!
Plus, it isn't natural for your dog to smell like roses and flowers etc, so they like the dead animals, dead foliage, etc scent better..more natural to them!

My dog once rolled is dead seal lion. It took 3 baths to get rid of the smell!

Answer 4

My canines is a champion at this. the only element I do, if I even have her off leash, is save a exact eye out for her getting fairly involved in one spot she's sniffing. it is purely about consistently a prelude to three nasty stuff rolling. That way i will end her in the previous she gets going. I even have discovered no thank you to end it completely, and albeit do not element that there is one.

Answer 5

Dogs are animals. Thousands of years ago they were wild animals. The like the wild scent on their bodies, just like wild animals of today.

Answer 6

not mine your dog might have got use to it.

Answer 7

because it smells good to them

Answer 8

because they can . and they don't realize it stinks to you .