Why Does My Dog Kick the Grass After Pooping?

Does your dog kick the grass after pooping or perhaps after going to the bathroom in general? Dr. Sarah Wooten explains what this common dog behavior really means. Learn more at www.vetstreet.com/.

[@mastertemple8369]

My Dog 'roosts' as we call in Australia for about a 30 seconds after each poo...He taught my Sister in law's dog Rio to do it as well as he never used to do it until they met...I swear he's like a roto tiller..

[@maxhillin4645]

My male pitbull grew into this but while we are out on walks

[@rubyskyes686]

My rottweiler just started doing this at around 2 1/2 yrs old. I remember my old rottweiler when i was a toddler used to do this too. Both grown when i noticed it. Why do only the adult dogs do this and how do theyknow when to start doing it?

[@GarageWoodworks]

The “pheromone to claim ground”explanation doesn’t seem to fit. Why would there be a drive to release pheromones (by kicking) after defecating?

[@shorelined1]

My pug does power donkey kicks. Terrible. Stones fly 50 ft. Pot holes all over... How to I stop her?! She's deaf too so I can't just yell a command. Oh and she'll kick up a dust storm. Cover you and herself in dirt!

[@kenqwe04]

I don't mind people walking their dogs on my grass by the road and letting them pee on it as long as they pick up the poo which they do mostly. lol I have seen them doing the scratching. Now I know why. I always thought they were just playing. They probably do it for that reason too. lol

[@baphometpresidente4637]

my dog do not kick the grass after going to bathroom. becos my dog poop outside in the open.

[@Thex1xManBetter]

Terrible explanation

[@kirataylor4981]

Right I watched this to find a reasonable solution to my 150lnd destroying my yard not take him to someone else’s yard to destroy😕