{"id":20656,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:04","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:04","slug":"why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs roll in disgusting things?"},"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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_do_dogs_roll_in_disgusting_things\" title=\"Why do dogs roll in disgusting things?\">Why do dogs roll in disgusting things?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_rolls_in_something_dead\" title=\"What do you do if your dog rolls in something dead?\">What do you do if your dog rolls in something dead?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_do_dogs_roll_in_nasty_stuff\" title=\"Why do dogs roll in nasty stuff?\">Why do dogs roll in nasty stuff?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_rolling_in_stinky_stuff\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from rolling in stinky stuff?\">How do I stop my dog from rolling in stinky stuff?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_do_female_dogs_roll_in_stinky_stuff\" title=\"Why do female dogs roll in stinky stuff?\">Why do female dogs roll in stinky stuff?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_rolling_in_dead_animals\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from rolling in dead animals?\">Can dogs get sick from rolling in dead animals?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#How_do_you_get_dead_animal_smell_out_of_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get dead animal smell out of a dog?\">How do you get dead animal smell out of a dog?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_do_dogs_like_rolling_in_gross_things\" title=\"Why do dogs like rolling in gross things?\">Why do dogs like rolling in gross things?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_does_my_dog_randomly_roll_in_dirt\" title=\"Why does my dog randomly roll in dirt?\">Why does my dog randomly roll in dirt?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_in_smelly_things\" title=\"Why does my dog roll in smelly things?\">Why does my dog roll in smelly things?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_rolling_in_smelly_stuff\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from rolling in smelly stuff?\">How do I stop my dog from rolling in smelly stuff?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#What_are_the_four_common_reasons_dogs_roll_in_unpleasant_things\" title=\"What are the four common reasons dogs roll in unpleasant things?\">What are the four common reasons dogs roll in unpleasant things?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_does_my_dog_roll_around_in_smelly_stuff\" title=\"Why does my dog roll around in smelly stuff?\">Why does my dog roll around in smelly stuff?<\/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-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_rolls_in_a_dead_animal\" title=\"What do you do if your dog rolls in a dead animal?\">What do you do if your dog rolls in a dead animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Can_dogs_get_diseases_from_dead_animals\" title=\"Can dogs get diseases from dead animals?\">Can dogs get diseases from dead animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_a_dead_animal\" title=\"Why does my dog smell like a dead animal?\">Why does my dog smell like a dead animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#What_kills_the_smell_of_dead_animal\" title=\"What kills the smell of dead animal?\">What kills the smell of dead animal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-do-dogs-roll-in-disgusting-things\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_dead_fish_from_a_dog\" title=\"How do you get rid of the smell of dead fish from a dog?\">How do you get rid of the smell of dead fish from a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_roll_in_disgusting_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs roll in disgusting things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s From Their Wolf Ancestors<\/b> So, you&#8217;re wondering: Why do dogs roll in stinky things? This is a fairly common behavior called scent rolling. When your dog rolls around in carrion, or the decaying flesh of a dead animal, it may be because he&#8217;s channeling his inner wild ancestors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_rolls_in_something_dead\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog rolls in something dead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do When Your Dog Rolls in a Dead Animal<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Start with a thorough brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Let the suds sink in.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse well.<\/li>\n<li>When washing, it is imperative to rinse thoroughly, says Thomas.  <\/li>\n<li>Contain the smell.<\/li>\n<li>Apply this hydrogen peroxide mix.<\/li>\n<li>Finish with shampoo.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_roll_in_nasty_stuff\"><\/span>Why do dogs roll in nasty stuff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rolling around in smelly things <b>helps weaker animals keep out of other, stronger predators&#8217; sight, Sievert says. So your dog may think he needs this putrid perfume to puff up his reputation around the neighborhood and impress bigger, stronger specimens he may run into.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_rolling_in_stinky_stuff\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from rolling in stinky stuff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Ways To Stop A Dog From Rolling In Poop<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pick up after your dog. Go on potty breaks with him and pick up any of his poop with a pooper scooper or poop bags.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your dog on a short leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract your dog as soon as he starts rolling.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach him the leave it command.<\/li>\n<p>03-Oct-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_female_dogs_roll_in_stinky_stuff\"><\/span>Why do female dogs roll in stinky stuff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They&#8217;re trying to hide their own smell<\/b> Well-known dog expert and psychologist Stanley Coren, author of many books on dog behavior, says the explanation that seems to make the most evolutionary sense is that dogs roll in odoriferous things to disguise their own scent.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_rolling_in_dead_animals\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from rolling in dead animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rolling in a carcass or poop will make your dog dirty and smelly. <b>It may even endanger his health, as poop can carry parasites, and you aren&#8217;t sure why that dead animal died. This is why you should learn to prevent your dog from doing this. Training is the key!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_dead_animal_smell_out_of_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get dead animal smell out of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2. Shampoo. When you&#8217;re dealing with dead animal, <b>a degreasing shampoo is the best way to get heavy smells out of the coat, says Amanda Thomas, a groomer at Nature&#8217;s Pet, a national chain of pet supply stores.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_like_rolling_in_gross_things\"><\/span>Why do dogs like rolling in gross things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Ways To Stop A Dog From Rolling In Poop<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pick up after your dog. Go on potty breaks with him and pick up any of his poop with a pooper scooper or poop bags.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your dog on a short leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract your dog as soon as he starts rolling.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach him the leave it command.<\/li>\n<p>03-Oct-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_randomly_roll_in_dirt\"><\/span>Why does my dog randomly roll in dirt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rolling around in smelly things <b>helps weaker animals keep out of other, stronger predators&#8217; sight, Sievert says. So your dog may think he needs this putrid perfume to puff up his reputation around the neighborhood and impress bigger, stronger specimens he may run into.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_in_smelly_things\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll in smelly things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rolling around in smelly things <b>helps weaker animals keep out of other, stronger predators&#8217; sight, Sievert says. So your dog may think he needs this putrid perfume to puff up his reputation around the neighborhood and impress bigger, stronger specimens he may run into.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_rolling_in_smelly_stuff\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from rolling in smelly stuff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>4 Ways To Stop A Dog From Rolling In Poop<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Pick up after your dog. Go on potty breaks with him and pick up any of his poop with a pooper scooper or poop bags.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your dog on a short leash.  <\/li>\n<li>Distract your dog as soon as he starts rolling.  <\/li>\n<li>Teach him the leave it command.<\/li>\n<p>03-Oct-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_four_common_reasons_dogs_roll_in_unpleasant_things\"><\/span>What are the four common reasons dogs roll in unpleasant things?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why Do Dogs Roll Around in Smelly Stuff?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Feces and manure, either dried or fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Carrion, roadkill, and carcasses, including dead fish.<\/li>\n<li>Garbage and compost.<\/li>\n<li>Mud and mudpuddles, particularly with strong smells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_roll_around_in_smelly_stuff\"><\/span>Why does my dog roll around in smelly stuff?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rolling around in smelly things <b>helps weaker animals keep out of other, stronger predators&#8217; sight, Sievert says. So your dog may think he needs this putrid perfume to puff up his reputation around the neighborhood and impress bigger, stronger specimens he may run into.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_rolls_in_a_dead_animal\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog rolls in a dead animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What to Do When Your Dog Rolls in a Dead Animal<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Start with a thorough brushing.<\/li>\n<li>Shampoo.<\/li>\n<li>Let the suds sink in.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse well.<\/li>\n<li>When washing, it is imperative to rinse thoroughly, says Thomas.  <\/li>\n<li>Contain the smell.<\/li>\n<li>Apply this hydrogen peroxide mix.<\/li>\n<li>Finish with shampoo.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_diseases_from_dead_animals\"><\/span>Can dogs get diseases from dead animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can become infected with tularemia in the same ways that people do. In addition, <b>dogs can become infected by eating dead animals. In most mammals, signs of illness may include tick infestation, swollen glands, the sudden onset of high fever, lethargy, and poor appetite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_smell_like_a_dead_animal\"><\/span>Why does my dog smell like a dead animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The smell comes from dead tissue. The virus mounts such an attack on the lining of the intestine that it causes intestinal cells to die. The dead cells slough off and make their way into a dog&#8217;s waste. Dead tissue has a really nasty odor, says Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_the_smell_of_dead_animal\"><\/span>What kills the smell of dead animal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vinegar: Fill multiple cups full of vinegar and place in the area of the source of the odor. Ground Coffee: Place ground coffee filter packs or ground coffee in the area of the bad smell. Baking Soda: Mix baking soda in a spray bottle of water.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_the_smell_of_dead_fish_from_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you get rid of the smell of dead fish from a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dead fish: If you spend time with your dog by a pond, lake, or beach, he may anoint himself from time to time with eau de dead fish. Wash the worst of it off with dog shampoo and water, and rinse well. Then <b>saturate the fishy area with lemon juice  freshly squeezed works best.<\/b><\/p>\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 do dogs roll in disgusting things?What do you do if your dog rolls in something dead?Why do dogs roll in nasty stuff?How do I stop my dog from rolling in stinky stuff?Why do female dogs roll in stinky stuff?Can dogs get sick from rolling in dead animals?How do you get dead&#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":[],"class_list":["post-20656","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20656"}],"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=20656"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20656\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20656"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20656"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20656"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}