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Does Your Dog Roll In Poop' Here's Why

How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden
First, I need to figure out when he is digging. Since I know the dog and his lifestyle, I can rule out several factors such as boredom or puppyhood or gophers, etc...
I noticed .....
Robin asks:

I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling. On two occasions, he coated himself in another dog's poop. I've been asking vets and laypersons to explain this behavior but no one seem to know. Thank you so much for listening.

Put Your Commands On A Diet When You Train Your Dog
'Put Your Commands On A Diet'
By
John R. Falk

Can a dog understand our language' If so, how much of it' The question poses possibly as many answers as there are .....
Very Sincerely,
-Robin

Good Dog Care Is Vital
Good dog care is vital

Dog care

Accepting responsibility of your new pet friend is truly .....
Dear Robin:

This is a hold-over instinct from before dogs were domesticated. They would roll around in a heavily scented object to mask their own scent, when hunting.
Your New Puppy: Must Haves For Your Dog
Now that you've decided to get a puppy or dog, the next few weeks will be busy and at times, more than a little bit crazy. That's why .....

This behavior can be stopped by telling your dog, 'No.'
Sounds easy, right'

Well, if that hasn't worked, then you can bet that your, 'No' command doesn't have any meaning to your dog.

Here's what you'll need to do:

1. Establish yourself as the pack leader.

2. Leave a training collar and tab on your dog, ......

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