I always feel that they just love to dig but it could be one of the reasons only.The dogs dig to hide food or toys.The pregnant dog digs due to the nesting instinct to make a home.They may dig to cool themselves from the hot sun. (The dog knows which is the coolest part in your yard)But more often they dig to alleviate the boredom or just for fun.

Why your dog dig?

When you rub your dog's belly the nerves below the belly send signals to the nervous system and an involuntary action of jerking of legs will start. The nervous system thinks that there are few bugs on the belly and tries to remove them by shaking legs.But we feel happy looking at them doing that ☺️ ☺️

Why your dog move his legs when you do belly rub?

We think that they kick to cover the poop but, dogs have Pheromones glands located in the scent glands of their feet. It helps them to mark their territory. we also see our dogs smelling other dog poops but they are actually smelling the Pheromones of other dogs. From the scent, they know what is the sexuality of the dog, and mood of the dog, and the health of the dog.So next time your dog smells the poop of other dogs then don't pull the leash 😁.

Why your dog kick after pooping?

We feel awkward when our dog humps on the guests we have invited over dinner or lunch. Although it is not socially acceptable behavior for us for them it could be a way to show different emotions.They don't hump due to sexual desires they hump to show who's the leader in the house and show that this is their territory. When a new guest comes it shows them its authority over them in its territory.It could be a way for them to greet you.So if you want to change this behavior distract them with toys or ask them to do other activities for which they get treats.

Why your dog hump on you or other guests?

We all think that they clean their area by dragging themselves on the floor. But it's not true.While the outer area inflammations are rare but the actual issue could be they have a problem with anal sacks which are glands located below the anal. The glands release liquid which helps your dog to communicate with other dogs. Ever noticed your dog smelling the other dog anal? The reason is the smell can tell a lot about the dog's condition.If those glands are bloated, blocked, or inflamed they feel the irritation. So they drag themselves. You should consult a vet if this is happening more often.

Why your dog scoot? (drag their butt on the floor)?

In this video, we'll explain you the real meaning behind 21 dogs strangest behaviors and explain why dogs do these behaviors. Why dogs kick when you scratch their belly. This movement is an involuntary reaction called scratch reflex. When you scratch a dog’s belly, you activate the nerves under the skin that are connected to their spinal cord. These nerves send a message to your dog’s leg muscles to kick and twitch in an attempt to get rid of an irritant. Why dogs kick their feet after pooping. By scratching the ground, your dog is releasing the pheromones located in the scent glands of its feet. This is the main way your dog marks its territory. Why dogs drag their butts on the floor. Your dog dragging their bottom on the ground, also known as Scooting, is almost always a sign that something is irritating your dog— like Infection, inflammation, or worms. More often than not, this irritation has to do with anal sac problems. dogs have anal sacs located on both sides of their rear end. Why dogs hump. In general, dogs hump something to establish their territory. Even a stuffed animal. Both male and female dogs hump. Why dogs poop along a north-south axis After a two-year study involving 70 dogs, it was found that dogs disregard personal preference and prefer to poop facing the North-South magnetic axis. Why Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep Dogs dream during the REM stage of sleep, and those twitches are responses to whatever's happening in their dreams. Showing empathy Dogs can sense when you are sad or upset. They show empathy to comfort you when you are in distress. Sleeping on your clothes If your dog sleeps on your clothes or in your bed, it means they love you. Your clothing and bed have your scent on them and dogs always want to feel closer to you. Sitting on your feet Dogs lay or sit on your feet as a sign of marking their territory. Dogs also sit on your feet to show you affection, just as you would choose to sit next to a friend. Staring at you so intensely. Dogs stare to get signals as to what is happening next. Dogs also stare to manipulate their owners to get what they want. This is a common scenario with begging at the dinner table. Squinting Their Eyes Dogs squint their eyes to indicate peaceful intentions. If your dog squint their eyes when they look at you, they are expressing their love and desire for your attention. Rolling on their back in the grass. Dogs roll in grass for a lot of reasons. They could be scratching an itch, or attempting to change their own body scent. Another reason your dog may roll in the grass is to mark their territory or deposit their scent. By rubbing their scent off on an area, like a carpet or a new dog bed, they are marking it as theirs. Hunching over A hunched-over posture in dogs can be seen when they are fearful and feeling particularly vulnerable. By hunching over, dogs try to make themselves small. Dogs also hunch over when they are abused, attacked, or scolded. Why dogs lick you. Dogs lick you to show you affection and love. They may even want to groom you to show that they care about your well-being. Or they may simply enjoy the taste of your salty skin. Urine Marking Some dogs scent mark by urinating small amounts on vertical surfaces. Both male and female dogs can urine mark. Dogs who aren’t neutered or sprayed are more likely to mark than those who are. Fuzzy Bagel Sleeping Position If your dog tucks its paws beneath itself and curls up so that its head rests on its tail, it means that your dog might be trying to conserve body heat and provide protection to the fundamental parts of its body. It’s the most common sleeping position for animals in the wild, too, as it helps conserve warmth and protects the vital organs. Why dogs dig Dogs dig in your yard for several different reasons. They may be burying toys or bones to keep them protected. They may also dig to cool themselves off in a hot summer day. Pregnant dogs may dig a hole as a nesting instinct to make a home for her pups. Gifts If your dog brings you a gift, like a shoe or their favorite toy, it means they love you. It also means your dog wants your attention. Why dogs trashing your furniture. Chewing on a wide variety of objects in the house is probably the result of boredom or separation anxiety. Your dog probably needs more play, exercise and physical activity to work off some energy. Why dogs howl Dogs howl to communicate, attract attention and announce their presence. Dogs may also howl because they are responding to ambulance or police sirens. Believe it or not, these noises are on the same frequency level as their hearing. Why dogs yawn. In dogs, yawning is a form of communication Dogs yawn when they are feeling anxious, like when they are in a new environment or are surrounded by other dogs. You will see this behavior more often in puppies, when they are around unfamiliar dogs. Dogs may also yawn when scolded by a human, or in other stress-inducing situations.

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In this video, we'll explain you the real meaning behind 21 dogs strangest behaviors and explain why dogs do these behaviors. 








Why dogs kick when you scratch their belly. 
This movement is an involuntary reaction called scratch reflex. 
When you scratch a dog’s belly, you activate the nerves under the skin that are connected to their spinal cord. These nerves send a message to your dog’s leg muscles to kick and twitch in an attempt to get rid of an irritant. 
Why dogs kick their feet after pooping.
By scratching the ground, your dog is releasing the pheromones located in the scent glands of its feet. This is the main way your dog marks its territory. 
Why dogs drag their butts on the floor.
Your dog dragging their bottom on the ground, also known as Scooting, is almost always a sign that something is irritating your dog— like Infection, inflammation, or worms. 
More often than not, this irritation has to do with anal sac problems. dogs have anal sacs located on both sides of their rear end.
Why dogs hump.
In general, dogs hump something to establish their territory. Even a stuffed animal.
Both male and female dogs hump.
Why dogs poop along a north-south axis
After a two-year study involving 70 dogs, it was found that dogs disregard personal preference and prefer to poop facing the North-South magnetic axis. 
Why Dogs Twitch in Their Sleep
Dogs dream during the REM stage of sleep, and those twitches are responses to whatever's happening in their dreams.
Showing empathy
Dogs can sense when you are sad or upset. They show empathy to comfort you when you are in distress.
Sleeping on your clothes
If your dog sleeps on your clothes or in your bed, it means they love you. Your clothing and bed have your scent on them and dogs always want to feel closer to you. 
Sitting on your feet
Dogs lay or sit on your feet as a sign of marking their territory.
Dogs also sit on your feet to show you affection, just as you would choose to sit next to a friend.
Staring at you so intensely.
Dogs stare to get signals as to what is happening next. 
Dogs also stare to manipulate their owners to get what they want. This is a common scenario with begging at the dinner table.
Squinting Their Eyes
Dogs squint their eyes to indicate peaceful intentions. If your dog squint their eyes when they look at you, they are expressing their love and desire for your attention. 
Rolling on their back in the grass.
Dogs roll in grass for a lot of reasons. 
They could be scratching an itch, or attempting to change their own body scent. Another reason your dog may roll in the grass is to mark their territory or deposit their scent. 
By rubbing their scent off on an area, like a carpet or a new dog bed, they are marking it as theirs. 
Hunching over
A hunched-over posture in dogs can be seen when they are fearful and feeling particularly vulnerable. By hunching over, dogs try to  make themselves small.
Dogs also hunch over when they are abused, attacked, or scolded.
Why dogs lick you.
Dogs lick you to show you affection and love. They may even want to groom you to show that they care about your well-being.  Or they may simply enjoy the taste of your salty skin. 
Urine Marking 
Some dogs scent mark by urinating small amounts on vertical surfaces. Both male and female dogs can urine mark. Dogs who aren’t neutered or sprayed are more likely to mark than those who are.
Fuzzy Bagel Sleeping Position
If your dog tucks its paws beneath itself and curls up so that its head rests on its tail, it means that your dog might be trying to conserve body heat and provide protection to the fundamental parts of its body. It’s the most common sleeping position for animals in the wild, too, as it helps conserve warmth and protects the vital organs. 
Why dogs dig
Dogs dig in your yard for several different reasons. They may be burying toys or bones to keep them protected.
They may also dig to cool themselves off in a hot summer day.  Pregnant dogs may dig a hole as a nesting instinct to make a home for her pups. 
Gifts
If your dog brings you a gift, like a shoe or their favorite toy, it means they love you. It  also means your dog wants your attention.
Why dogs trashing your furniture.
Chewing on a wide variety of objects in the house is probably the result of boredom or separation anxiety. Your dog probably needs more play, exercise and physical activity to work off some energy.
 Why dogs howl
Dogs howl to communicate, attract attention and announce their presence. 
Dogs may also howl because they are responding to ambulance or police sirens. Believe it or not, these noises are on the same frequency level as their hearing. 
Why dogs yawn.
In dogs, yawning is a form of communication
Dogs yawn when they are feeling anxious, like when they are in a new environment or are surrounded by other dogs. You will see this behavior more often in puppies, when they are around unfamiliar dogs.
Dogs may also yawn when scolded by a human, or in other stress-inducing situations.

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