Why does my dog cover up her food with a blanket?

Why does my dog cover up her food with a blanket?

Your dog may not be comfortable eating in a new location (stress or other dogs marking this area can cause this) and wants to get comfortable before eating his food, so he can bury it until a better time. If an animal does not want food they will ignore it completely.

Why does my dog push his food with his nose?

Here’s how the bowl nudging habit often starts: A dog in a playful mood paws at his dish or pushes it around with his nose as a way to explore his environment. His owner notices the behavior and reacts by giving him attention or putting food in his bowl, which only encourages the dog to repeat the rewarding behavior.