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Why Do Dogs Roll in Poop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSo it’s beyond gross we know. But rolling in poop is actually fun for dogs, it’s also because they’ve evolved to want to mask their scent or leave their own! It could be cow or rabbit poop, but dogs frequently seek out and roll in fox poop. They appear to enjoy it tremendously. Yuk!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s why dogs roll in poop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To cover up their scent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One theory as to why dogs roll in poop is to cover up their scent. Scent rolling is a behavior they would have evolved to do as wolves. Many dogs haven\u2019t lost this instinct, no matter how far removed they look from a wolf. I\u2019m looking at your Pugs<\/a> and Frenchies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo leave their own scent behind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A dog\u2019s scent is a bit like their calling card. They sometimes roll in poop to communicate to other dogs that they\u2019ve been there. Almost like \u2018sorry I missed you\u2019 or \u2018Hi from the Beagle<\/a> up the road\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRolling in poop is fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dogs seem to get a huge thrill from rolling in poop. The look on their faces of pure ecstasy when they\u2019re rolling around in poop is a joy to see. Although of course, the clean-up comes soon after. No one needs that in their house! Many dogs also enjoy rolling in grass. Read our article on why does my dog roll in grass<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"muddy](\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/poop-2.png\")
Photo by Matt Higham<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow can I stop my dog from rolling poop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDogs who roll in poop can be taught not to in a few different ways, all will require input from you and some positive reinforcement training.<\/a> No scrolling on your phone for a while. Sorry, but it\u2019ll be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Keep an eye on your dog on walks<\/a> – if you know where they are, you can take quick action if you see animal poop and avoid your dog rolling in poop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Look at their body language – dogs communicate via their body language<\/a>. If you see a dog sniffing at a particular spot, or they scratch at a piece of grass the next step is often to put their head down, drop a shoulder slide and roll. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Practise your recalls<\/a> – that way, the moment your dog orients on a scent or more likely a pile of poo you can call them away <\/a>from it. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep them busy on walks <\/a>– Have fun and play games<\/a> when you\u2019re out on walks to keep them focussed on you and wanting to be with you rather than going off and making their own fun by rolling in poop!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Want to know more? Follow our puppy training tips<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"muddy](\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/poop-3.png\")
Photo by Leon Rojas<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to clean my dog after they have rolled in poop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nDepending on how much poop your dog has rolled in and their coat type, you can clean them up in a few different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The wipe down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf your dog has only got a smear of poop on them, then you can probably get away with a wipe-down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carrying pet wipes on walks is an easy way to wipe poop off your dog if it\u2019s just a little bit. Or if you want to be a little more eco-friendly, you can carry a wet cloth or flannel from home in a bag – a handy tip if your dog is a menace for rolling in poop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is an easy way to clean short-haired breeds, who shouldn\u2019t be bathed so often. If you have one of the poodle crosses like Cockapoos, Cavapoos, Labradoodles, or another long-haired breed, you might find that you need to do a bit more cleaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The on-the-go shower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThere are several gadgets you can pack in the car now to shower your dog on the go. If you pack a thermos with hot water as well as some cold, it will be a comfortable temperature to wash your dog outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This isn\u2019t only good for dogs who roll in poop, it\u2019s also good if you have a long-haired dog who gets muddy, and is loved by dog walkers worldwide to clean their charges up before returning them home spotlessly clean. Clever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The full bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you have a dog who has rolled in a lot of poop or is long-haired, you\u2019ll want to give them a full bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read our full article on how to give a puppy a bath<\/a> to learn how, but also worth mentioning is to use some kind of enzyme shampoo or tomato ketchup as this will help eliminate the poop smell! <\/p>\n\n\n\nWe hope that\u2019s given you some insight as to why do dogs roll in poop. It’s a pretty normal and instinctual thing for them to do, and with training, you can teach them to do it less. If they roll in poop, it\u2019s not a huge deal. You can always bathe them and give them a nice groom<\/a> when you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you’d like more dog hairdressing and husbandry tips, why not have a read of how to trim a puppy\u2019s nails<\/a>, or how to brush their teeth<\/a>? Or perhaps you have a puppy who eats everything<\/a>? We\u2019ve got an article for that too! Just click the links. Download the Zigzag app today<\/a>, and you\u2019ll get access to a full puppy training program designed around your puppy\u2019s age and their breed because your breed is special, isn\u2019t it? They all have their individual quirks, that\u2019s for sure. We also have our team of professional dog trainers<\/a> ready to talk to you on all matters dog and puppy related!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
To leave their own scent behind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A dog\u2019s scent is a bit like their calling card. They sometimes roll in poop to communicate to other dogs that they\u2019ve been there. Almost like \u2018sorry I missed you\u2019 or \u2018Hi from the Beagle<\/a> up the road\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs seem to get a huge thrill from rolling in poop. The look on their faces of pure ecstasy when they\u2019re rolling around in poop is a joy to see. Although of course, the clean-up comes soon after. No one needs that in their house! Many dogs also enjoy rolling in grass. Read our article on why does my dog roll in grass<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs who roll in poop can be taught not to in a few different ways, all will require input from you and some positive reinforcement training.<\/a> No scrolling on your phone for a while. Sorry, but it\u2019ll be worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to know more? Follow our puppy training tips<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on how much poop your dog has rolled in and their coat type, you can clean them up in a few different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your dog has only got a smear of poop on them, then you can probably get away with a wipe-down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Carrying pet wipes on walks is an easy way to wipe poop off your dog if it\u2019s just a little bit. Or if you want to be a little more eco-friendly, you can carry a wet cloth or flannel from home in a bag – a handy tip if your dog is a menace for rolling in poop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is an easy way to clean short-haired breeds, who shouldn\u2019t be bathed so often. If you have one of the poodle crosses like Cockapoos, Cavapoos, Labradoodles, or another long-haired breed, you might find that you need to do a bit more cleaning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several gadgets you can pack in the car now to shower your dog on the go. If you pack a thermos with hot water as well as some cold, it will be a comfortable temperature to wash your dog outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This isn\u2019t only good for dogs who roll in poop, it\u2019s also good if you have a long-haired dog who gets muddy, and is loved by dog walkers worldwide to clean their charges up before returning them home spotlessly clean. Clever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a dog who has rolled in a lot of poop or is long-haired, you\u2019ll want to give them a full bath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read our full article on how to give a puppy a bath<\/a> to learn how, but also worth mentioning is to use some kind of enzyme shampoo or tomato ketchup as this will help eliminate the poop smell! <\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope that\u2019s given you some insight as to why do dogs roll in poop. It’s a pretty normal and instinctual thing for them to do, and with training, you can teach them to do it less. If they roll in poop, it\u2019s not a huge deal. You can always bathe them and give them a nice groom<\/a> when you get home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’d like more dog hairdressing and husbandry tips, why not have a read of how to trim a puppy\u2019s nails<\/a>, or how to brush their teeth<\/a>? Or perhaps you have a puppy who eats everything<\/a>? We\u2019ve got an article for that too! Just click the links. Download the Zigzag app today<\/a>, and you\u2019ll get access to a full puppy training program designed around your puppy\u2019s age and their breed because your breed is special, isn\u2019t it? They all have their individual quirks, that\u2019s for sure. We also have our team of professional dog trainers<\/a> ready to talk to you on all matters dog and puppy related!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rolling in poop is fun<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How can I stop my dog from rolling poop?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How to clean my dog after they have rolled in poop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The wipe down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The on-the-go shower<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The full bath<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n