Dog owners often ask some bizarre questions about their dogs’ behaviors. Tail chasing, butt dragging and leg humping are just some of the common behaviors that perplex owners. The good news is most of these behaviors that seem unusual or even gross to us are quite benign, says Ernie Ward, DVM.
Source: Dog-Eared, March 15, 2018.
Dr. Ward offers some perspectives to decode some of dogs’ strange pastimes and learn what could be done (if anything) about them. See what might be done about:
- Dragging their rear across the floor
- Going to town on your leg
- Snacking on poop
- Making moves or noises while sleeping
- Licking like it’s their job
- Cocking their head to one side
- Chasing their tail
- Going crazy for grass
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