2007-06-11 10:06:07 · 14 answers · asked by Jeannie K 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs have to have a scent to 'go'. It's a dog thing. It's also a marking of territory thing.
2007-06-11 10:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Suzy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're smelling for the spot they went before or where another dog went before so they know it's okay to go there.
2007-06-11 17:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are smelling a scent from another dog and marking over it.
2007-06-11 17:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Peter R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably looking to see what other animals have used the spot, and where he needs to mark his territory.
2007-06-11 17:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mariah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To check for other animals dogs are very nosey! my jack/ chih mix is crazy i can't watch him use the bathroom he drives me nuts! if your dog has his nose to the ground alot make sure you get him/ her tested for heartworm and start a routine med for him/ her! this is the season for heartworms!
2007-06-11 17:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by chadsbeth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs tend to mark their territory by urine and won't go just anywhere :)
2007-06-11 17:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by Yurrrp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to know if another dog has already marked its territory
2007-06-11 17:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they r marking their territory, they use their sence of smell to remember where they have gone
2007-06-11 17:26:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marking of territory.. determining who has been there..
2007-06-11 17:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are marking their territory so that they can see if anybody has stepped there or walked over it.
2007-06-11 17:09:38 · answer #10 · answered by Allison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋