Dogs, like cats, often do things that humans find strange. However, they are not crazy behaviors that the pet executes because a cable has been crossed, they all have a series of quite logical explanations that ethologists and researchers of canine behavior have been commissioned to study and share with us.
A good part of the behaviors that we tend to classify as strange, such as turning a thousand times before lying down on the floor , gradually ingesting the kibbles of the feed outside the feeder, for example, on the living room carpet, scratching the ground after relieving themselves or burying objects respond to pure instincts, to the powerful heritage of the wolf .
Other strange behaviors can hide pain or discomfort , so pay close attention to them. How many times have you seen the dog dragging its ass across the floor? Many, right? Well, you should know that if the furry does this, he may have intestinal worms or that for some reason he cannot discharge the anal glands. When dogs bite their tails, they may also be in pain. You already know the solution: to the vet!
As happens to people, dogs can experience compulsive behaviors to which we must pay special attention . Do not panic because you will detect them easily. It is normal for a dog to chase its tail but it will be abnormal if it is doing it all the time. In this particular case, research conducted by the University of Helsinki and published in 2016 in PLOS ONE found certain similarities with people’s OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). Also, be calm if the pet takes a few turns before sleeping, worry if it has entered a loop. Again, if you observe compulsive behaviors in him such as trying to hunt the lights and shadows, stay frozen or repeatedly cover his food, you should take him to the specialist.
Next we tell you what 15 strange things your dog can do and we give you the explanation of the experts so that you better understand your dog. In addition, you will be able to detect alarm signals that you did not perceive before . Maybe we are weird, don’t you think?
