If you have a dog, you've probably noticed how it scratches and throws up the ground with its paws after it goes to the toilet.
We explain the reason for such strange behavior of the pet.
Why do dogs scratch the ground
Many dog owners refer to this behavior as burying, mistakenly drawing analogies with cat behavior.
But dogs have the exact opposite motives. Cats try to disguise their presence, while dogs, on the contrary, want to be noticed.
Scratching the ground, often accompanied by growling and even barking, is part of the marking ritual.
In this way, the dog covers up the tracks left by other animals with its marks and sends them a signal that this is its territory.
