{"id":15634,"date":"2022-03-25T10:55:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:55:37","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:55:37","slug":"why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog squirm around on her back?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_squirm_around_on_her_back\" title=\"Why does my dog squirm around on her back?\">Why does my dog squirm around on her back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_do_dogs_roll_on_their_back_and_wiggle_on_carpet\" title=\"Why do dogs roll on their back and wiggle on carpet?\">Why do dogs roll on their back and wiggle on carpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_squirm_on_its_back\" title=\"Why does my dog squirm on its back?\">Why does my dog squirm on its back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_do_dogs_go_on_their_back_and_wiggle\" title=\"Why do dogs go on their back and wiggle?\">Why do dogs go on their back and wiggle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_do_dogs_roll_around_on_their_backs_in_the_grass\" title=\"Why do dogs roll around on their backs in the grass?\">Why do dogs roll around on their backs in the grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_rub_herself_all_over_the_carpet\" title=\"Why does my dog rub herself all over the carpet?\">Why does my dog rub herself all over the carpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_her_back_and_wiggle\" title=\"Why does my dog roll on her back and wiggle?\">Why does my dog roll on her back and wiggle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_wiggle_on_his_back_on_the_carpet\" title=\"Why does my dog wiggle on his back on the carpet?\">Why does my dog wiggle on his back on the carpet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_is_my_dog_wiggling_on_his_back\" title=\"Why is my dog wiggling on his back?\">Why is my dog wiggling on his back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_squirm_around_on_my_bed\" title=\"Why does my dog squirm around on my bed?\">Why does my dog squirm around on my bed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Are_dogs_happy_when_they_roll_on_their_backs\" title=\"Are dogs happy when they roll on their backs?\">Are dogs happy when they roll on their backs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_do_dogs_wiggle_on_the_ground\" title=\"Why do dogs wiggle on the ground?\">Why do dogs wiggle on the ground?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_her_back_in_the_grass\" title=\"Why does my dog roll on her back in the grass?\">Why does my dog roll on her back in the grass?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-squirm-around-on-her-back\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_his_back_outside\" title=\"Why does my dog roll on his back outside?\">Why does my dog roll on his back outside?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_squirm_around_on_her_back\"><\/span>Why does my dog squirm around on her back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the reasons your dog will roll on her back, exposing her belly, are relatively benign. <b>Sometimes they amount to nothing more than just a behavioral quirk. Of course, if it&#8217;s becoming a concern for you or if you fear there may be an allergy component to this behavior, consult your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_roll_on_their_back_and_wiggle_on_carpet\"><\/span>Why do dogs roll on their back and wiggle on carpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a relatively common behavior for most dog breeds, but what does it mean exactly? A constant need to roll in the grass or on the living room carpet <b>may simply indicate the natural instinct of disguising their scent or relieving an itch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_squirm_on_its_back\"><\/span>Why does my dog squirm on its back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs roll on their backs <b>to show submissiveness or trust, and as an act of defense when fighting. They might also roll around on a toy, food or something they find during play or while exploring outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_go_on_their_back_and_wiggle\"><\/span>Why do dogs go on their back and wiggle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see a dog roll on their back and wiggle or kick their legs, and their overall body language looks loose and relaxed, this is a dog that is <b>feeling happy and playful. You may also see dogs do this when they are playing with each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_roll_around_on_their_backs_in_the_grass\"><\/span>Why do dogs roll around on their backs in the grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grass is covered in smells, from humans, other animals, and from the environment around it. Rolling around in the grass is <b>a way to rub those scents into their fur, which, for a dog&#8217;s ancestors, was a great way to conceal their own natural scent and be more unassuming while on the hunt for prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_rub_herself_all_over_the_carpet\"><\/span>Why does my dog rub herself all over the carpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Why do dogs roll and rub themselves on the carpet? Dogs will usually roll around on or rub parts of their bodies on carpets and rugs simply <b>to satisfy an itch. They may also be trying to cover up or pick up a scent on the carpet, burning off excess energy, engaging in compulsive behavior, or expressing a gland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_her_back_and_wiggle\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll on her back and wiggle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see a dog roll on their back and wiggle or kick their legs, and their overall body language looks loose and relaxed, <b>this is a dog that is feeling happy and playful. You may also see dogs do this when they are playing with each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_wiggle_on_his_back_on_the_carpet\"><\/span>Why does my dog wiggle on his back on the carpet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Root of the Behavior By rolling on their backs, <b>dogs aim to coat themselves with a new scent, while disguising their own. It all goes back to their survival instinct and the need to protect against potential dangers in the wild.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_wiggling_on_his_back\"><\/span>Why is my dog wiggling on his back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs that lack confidence or have a submissive nature will show respect to a person or another dog by rolling on their back. This behavior communicates to the dominant person or dog that they are not going to challenge their authority.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_squirm_around_on_my_bed\"><\/span>Why does my dog squirm around on my bed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s a relatively common behavior for most dog breeds, but what does it mean exactly? A constant need to roll in the grass or on the living room carpet <b>may simply indicate the natural instinct of disguising their scent or relieving an itch.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dogs_happy_when_they_roll_on_their_backs\"><\/span>Are dogs happy when they roll on their backs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs roll on their back when they are happy because it feels nice, to get attention or belly rubs, to show respect and trust, as well as out of submissiveness or fear. In most cases, it is nothing to worry about and is both completely natural and normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_wiggle_on_the_ground\"><\/span>Why do dogs wiggle on the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the reasons your dog will roll on her back, exposing her belly, are relatively benign. <b>Sometimes they amount to nothing more than just a behavioral quirk. Of course, if it&#8217;s becoming a concern for you or if you fear there may be an allergy component to this behavior, consult your veterinarian.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_her_back_in_the_grass\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll on her back in the grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grass is covered in smells, from humans, other animals, and from the environment around it. Rolling around in the grass is <b>a way to rub those scents into their fur, which, for a dog&#8217;s ancestors, was a great way to conceal their own natural scent and be more unassuming while on the hunt for prey.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_on_his_back_outside\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll on his back outside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs roll on their backs <b>to show submissiveness or trust, and as an act of defense when fighting. They might also roll around on a toy, food or something they find during play or while exploring outside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog squirm around on her back?Why do dogs roll on their back and wiggle on carpet?Why does my dog squirm on its back?Why do dogs go on their back and wiggle?Why do dogs roll around on their backs in the grass?Why does my dog rub herself all over the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15634"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15634"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15634\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15634"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15634"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15634"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}