Revealing the secrets behind common behaviors and habits in pet dogs
When raising a pet dog, you often wonder why dogs act so strangely? Let's decode common behaviors of pet dogs to understand them better.
Article content:
1. Why do dogs tilt their heads to one side?
2. Why do dogs like to play with their poop?
3. Why do dogs bite their own tails?
4. Why do dogs bark, howl or howl
5. Why do dogs drag their butts?
6. Why do dogs like to lick and smell humans
7. Why do dogs sniff other dogs' anuses?
8. Why do dogs like to dig?
9. Why do dogs often pant with their tongues out?
While raising a pet dog, you often encounter strange but very common actions in your dog such as the dog often tilting its head to one side, the dog dragging its butt or why does the dog like to eat its own poop...
Let's find the answers to the questions of why your dog has such confusing actions.
1.Why do dogs tilt their heads to one side?
You may have noticed your dog tilting his head to one side as if he is wondering about something. This is when he hears a sound or sees something that he doesn't understand. This is very common in puppies.
When a dog tilts his head to one side, he is trying to hear or see better what he is wondering about. It is possible that his long ears are hindering his ability to see and hear.
However, if his head is always tilted and he seems to have no control over it, this could be a sign of a health problem, such as an ear infection or even a problem with his brain.
2. Why do dogs like to play with their poop?
Dogs also love to eat poop. But when they eat their own poop, it can be due to instinct, a sign of illness or nutrition, stress, or a condition called Pica (eating non-food items).
Although dogs eating their own feces is not seriously dangerous to the dog, it is necessary to teach the dog to stop this habit because it is really dirty and completely bad for the dog's health.
3. Why do dogs often chase their tails?
Do you often see your dog spinning around while chasing its tail? This is a common behavior for dogs. In some cases, tail chasing is a natural playful activity.
If your dog chews on its own tail, it may also have skin or anal problems. You should check to see if there is any dermatitis, itching, or other problems on the tail or anus.
4. Why do dogs bark, howl, or howl?
Barking is a normal and instinctive behavior in dogs. Some dogs bark more than others, they bark to communicate with humans and express themselves. Dogs can also bark, howl, and howl when communicating with other dogs.
When dogs feel danger, they bark more than usual. They even howl when they hear other dogs howling or loud noises such as sirens.
Depending on the breed of dog, they often bark, howl, or howl differently. For example, hunting dogs often howl and howl, puppies often bark, ...
Dogs barking, howling, or howling too much can also be due to stress or boredom. You can train your dog to bark, howl, and howl in appropriate situations.
5. Why do dogs drag their butts?
It's funny when you see your dog dragging his butt on the floor. This is not a normal action, right? But don't worry too much because they are not that strange.
The reason for this action may be that your dog wants to move its joints in its own way or the dog may have something stuck in its anus that makes it uncomfortable and tries to remove it.
6. Why do dogs love to lick and smell people?
Dogs licking people or dogs sniffing people is an extremely common and normal behavior. Dogs lick as a way to show affection to humans or to get your attention.
If you enjoy it when your dog licks you, that's fine, but if you feel uncomfortable when your dog licks you, teach them to stop this habit from a young age.
7. Why do dogs sniff other dogs' anuses?
Dogs have an olfactory system that is 10,000 times more developed than humans. Dogs learn about things through their noses. Sniffing each other is how dogs learn about each other. Therefore, it is very normal for you to catch your dog sniffing another dog's anus.
If you don't like your dog sniffing another dog's anus, redirect their actions with food or some games.
8. Why do dogs like to dig?
Dogs often dig when they are bored or anxious. Others dig to hide toys from other dogs. Dogs also dig when it is hot to find a cool place underground to lie down.
The best way to prevent digging is to not leave your dog alone. Interact with your dog by training or playing with them.
9. Why do dogs pant with their tongues out?
When suffering from heat stroke, dogs do not sweat like humans. They often pant with their tongues out, this is their way of dissipating heat and cooling their bodies. Therefore, keep your dog in a cool place to prevent heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Dogs also pant when they are anxious, stressed or scared. Panting can also be a sign of lung or respiratory disease. If your dog's panting occurs frequently, see your veterinarian for a diagnosis.