10 Weird Things Dogs Do
Article by Ameera Mills, Animal Wise, April 10, 2019
Our dogs are faithful and intelligent animals. And even though they sometimes do things we don't quite understand, we love them nonetheless. Although, most people don't know that most of the weird and funny things that our dogs do are supported by reasonable explanations. Do you want to find out the real reason your dog sometimes does weird and wonderful things? We do! That’s why here at Animal Wised we have chosen to discuss 10 strange things that dogs do and why.
1. Why do dogs kick when you scratch them? Have you every noticed that when you scratch your dog, especially on its belly, its back legs twitch. Many people find this to be quite funny and lovely and assume it's a signal of enjoyment from the dog. However, the reason dogs shake or kick their legs when you scratch them: is because they have a scratch reflex. This scratch reflex is reactive when the animal
feels a tickle or something that causes irritation on the skin. When this happens, the dog's nerve endings send signals to its hind legs to ¨get rid of¨ the itch, they then move their legs involuntarily and spontaneously. Many people believe that this might not in fact be great for a dog, especially after knowing that they kick their leg as a reaction to irritation. If this is really the case, we suggest moving the scratching process from their sensitive belly area to another spot. This way we can ensure they are truly comfortable.