{"id":18642,"date":"2022-03-25T11:04:56","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:04:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:04:56","slug":"why-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog rubbing herself in the grass?"},"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-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_herself_in_the_grass\" title=\"Why is my dog rubbing herself in the grass?\">Why is my dog rubbing herself in the grass?<\/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-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/#Why_do_dogs_rub_themselves_on_the_ground\" title=\"Why do dogs rub themselves on the ground?\">Why do dogs rub themselves on the ground?<\/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-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/#Why_do_dogs_smell_a_spot_and_then_roll_in_it\" title=\"Why do dogs smell a spot and then roll in it?\">Why do dogs smell a spot and then roll in it?<\/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-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_roll_in_the_grass\" title=\"Should I let my dog roll in the grass?\">Should I let my dog roll in the grass?<\/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-is-my-dog-rubbing-herself-in-the-grass\/#Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_herself_on_the_ground\" title=\"Why is my dog rubbing herself on the ground?\">Why is my dog rubbing herself on the ground?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_herself_in_the_grass\"><\/span>Why is my dog rubbing herself in the grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike their human companions, a dog&#8217;s version of an attractive scent can range from grass and furniture to feces and even dead animals. The simple explanation for why your dog rubs his head and face on the grass is that <b>he likes the smell and wants to carry it with him<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_rub_themselves_on_the_ground\"><\/span>Why do dogs rub themselves on the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By rolling on their backs, dogs <b>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_do_dogs_smell_a_spot_and_then_roll_in_it\"><\/span>Why do dogs smell a spot and then roll in it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The reason is two-fold. One, <b>by mixing a little of their scent on top of the new one, they&#8217;re putting their mark on the spot. Secondly, they like to share the scent, so by rubbing it all over themselves, they can share it with the pack. This might help the pack to survive, if the odor turns out to be from a predator.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_roll_in_the_grass\"><\/span>Should I let my dog roll in the grass?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Rolling in grass is not dangerous in itself. Just be sure your dog has flea and tick protection, and be mindful of potential hazards like pesticides and herbicides that might be on the grass. Even absent any foul-smelling residue on his coat, your dog may need a good rinse post-roll.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_rubbing_herself_on_the_ground\"><\/span>Why is my dog rubbing herself on the ground?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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><\/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<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 is my dog rubbing herself in the grass?Why do dogs rub themselves on the ground?Why do dogs smell a spot and then roll in it?Should I let my dog roll in the grass?Why is my dog rubbing herself on the ground? Why is my dog rubbing herself in the grass? 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