Dog Poop Articles

Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here's Why

Robin asks:

I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog's poop. I've been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one seem to know. Thank you so much for listening.

Very Sincerely,
-Robin

Dear Robin:

This is a hold-over instinct from before dogs were domesticated. They would roll around in a heavily scented object to mask their own scent, when hunting.

This behavior can be stopped by telling your dog, “No.”
Sounds easy, right?

Well, if that hasn’t worked, then you can bet that your, “No” command doesn’t have any meaning to your dog.

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

1. Establish yourself as the pack leader.

2. Leave a training collar and tab on your dog, so that you can start consistently associating a “negative” with your verbal “No” command.

3. If your correction is motivational, your dog will get the picture, fast. Dogs simply do not continue to do a behavior that does not feel good.

To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below):
Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!

About the Author

Author, “Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!“ which you can read more about at:

Written by: Adam G. Katz

Dog Poop Clean-up Products:

Dispoz-A-Scoop Bags
No Trace Waste Bags by Firstrax
Bags on Board® Dispenser and Bag Refills

This poop bag is our favorite:
Oops I Pooped!

The Poop Hound by Hound Dog
The Scoop Pooper Scooper by Flexrake
Doggie Dooley Pet Waste Disposal System

Dog Eating Poop? Click Here

Read our Dog Poop Articles

Recommended Recources

How To Travel With Your Dog
Learn Exactly How To Make Your Vacation With Your Dog One That You Will Never Forget… And Have Your Dog Adore You Forever! Click here to discover how to make traveling with your dog as easy as 1-2-3!

Secrets To A Happy and Healthy Dog
Are you doing everything you can to make sure your dog lives a healthy and happy life? Your dog would do anything for you. Shouldn't you return the favor? Click here now for the fasting selling dog health e-book on the internet.