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    4. why do dogs scratch their feet after peeing?
    why do dogs scratch their feet after peeing?

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    +2  Views: 812 Answers: 4 Posted: 14 years ago
    Clonge

    Because they haven't been trained to use doormats.
    Commented 14 years ago
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      I think it goes way back in their evolution.Originally covering up their scent in case larger predators were tracking them.

      14 years ago. Rating: 7
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        Mr.Den

        Thanks !
        commented 14 years ago
        Poppy3

        Thanks for that!
        commented 14 years ago

        As Tommyh says-- He is dead on-- Also, watch a dog just before it lays down, it will walk in a circle-- This is also a left over evolutionary remnant-- It is flattening out its bedding and also ridding the area of bugs. 

        14 years ago. Rating: 2
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          Most articles I have read indicate it is a trait that comes from wolves, and it is part of the territory marking process. The more dominant dog tends to do it more often.

          14 years ago. Rating: 2
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            I think it means  he's  finished

            14 years ago. Rating: 2
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