Understanding Your Dog’s Quirky Behaviours
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You never know what to expect when getting a dog! Although there are some typical dog behaviours you can anticipate, they do have some behaviour quirks that leave us scratching our heads. These little oddities are – mostly – harmless, but it pays to understand what is going on in their doggo brains.
Types of dog behaviour that might seem strange
Even if you can’t ask your pup what they are thinking, you can learn a bit of dog lingo by understanding how to read some typical dog behaviour.
Zoomies
Dog zoomies are those times when your pet whirls around like a Tasmanian Devil, seemingly out of nowhere and for no reason. In reality, your pet is usually burning off a bit of pent-up energy. They might do this after a stressful event like visiting the vet, after being crated for too long or simply from getting over-tired.
Chasing their tail
If you have ever pondered why dogs chase their tails, you are not alone. Many pet owners have wondered the same! It may seem hilarious to humans but dogs sometimes do this out of boredom, or even injury. Get your pooch checked out if you are worried and give them plenty of playtime so they don’t get frustrated.
Eating grass
Why dogs eat grass has mystified many a dog owner. Some do it because they need more fibre in their diet, because they like grass, or because – you guessed it – they are bored. Eating grass is normal for dogs but make sure they avoid any that has been treated with pesticides, herbicides or fertiliser.
Rolling around in grass or dirt
A frolic in a field may be just a bit of fun, but dogs also roll in grass because of their instincts, picking up or leaving scents to communicate with other animals. They might also be suffering from itchy skin, so check for any flakes. Unfortunately for us, dogs love to roll around in stinky things as a way of masking their own scents.
Sniffing to say hello
Dogs read smells the way we read words. They download so much information from a scent that a good sniff is how they greet each other. Quirky but cute!
Tilting their head
A quizzical head tilt could be a sign your dog is on the brainy side. Some studies suggest pups do this when processing something important, though there are lots of theories out there. For now, it’s a bit of a mystery.
Dog behaviours might seem funny or strange to us at first, but the peculiar things they can do can tell us a lot about their health, state of mind or doggy instincts. Understanding your pooch can help you care for them. For more tips on looking after your pooch, head on over to the Wonderful Side of Wacko ™ blog.
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