Surely you know about the habit of some dogs to "ride" on the floor or even the ground outside.
Many people find the dog funny at such moments, because it looks very ridiculous and strange.
However, not all dogs do this.
Why does the dog "roll" on the floor
Many owners are sure that the dog is looking for a toilet paper substitute in this way. They believe that the dog is tidying itself up to stay clean and well-groomed.
However, this is a completely false statement, experts note.
In order to cleanse itself, the dog uses completely different methods.
As it turns out, the reason for the "riding" is always the same: itching and discomfort. So the dog does what everyone else does - it just scratches itself.
Since the animal does not know any other way to relieve the itch, it intuitively chooses to "ride" on the floor.
So don't laugh at your dog, at least treat it for parasites. In most cases, that will be enough.
If the behavior does not stop after treatment, then it makes sense to go to the veterinarian for an examination.
Previously, we talked about why dogs sometimes like to chase their own tails .
