Weird dog behaviours and what could they mean

Dogs tend to behave or display some very weird behaviour at times and we tend to brush it off, calling them silly. But not many realize that this could be something serious too or you are reading too much into it. Here are a few weird things that they do and what could that mean.

That random burst of energy you see when they zip out, is how they show their happiness. This is their way to release all that pent up energy but the catch is that only healthy dogs do it.

They are not crazy like we assume, when they suddenly start spinning in circles. It is in fact a sign that you need to take your dog to the vet. Small circles, occasionally, are signs of happiness, but if something seems off to you, it could mean brain lesions, seizures and inner ear infections.

Eating the grass is normal and pretty much due to their ancestral genes kicking in. As per some vet theories, it most probably helped them clear out parasites in their body as grass is high on fiber. However, to avoid a mat of grass in your pooch, dissuade this habit.

Yes it is disgusting for us humans but for dogs, it is normal! It could either be malabsorption diseases or ancestral survival instincts like wolves rely on scavenging for food and they can also eat poop if nothing else is available. However, do not scare or scold your dog when it does that. It is best to keep the dog’s environment clean instead.

It is annoying but this habit helps them get some information about the other dog. They can sense whether the dog is friendly or more of a foe. The 300 million olfactory receptors in their nose helps them determine the demeanor, personality of the dog and how happy or scared it is.

Humping is not just about the sexual desire, it is also about showing dominance or aggression. It is very common in dogs that have not been exposed so much to other beings, not socialised with other dogs as much as they should. Sometimes, that humping could also mean that they have back pain or a strain. If it gets too much, visit the vet.

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