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Pets Q & A: Dog Smelly

  • Why does my dog like to roll in smelly stuff?
  • There is nothing abnormal about a dog that enjoys rolling around or playing in things that you find disgusting. In fact, this kind of instinctual behavior is a good reminder that your dog is an animal and not a human being. Many dog experts believe this action is intended to allow dogs to conceal their scent from prey during the hunt. As far as putting an end to this activity, nothing so far offered has the sure-fire guarantee that simply removing the temptation does. If you can make sure your dog has no smelly stuff in which to roll around, it will not do it. Otherwise, the best method involves training your dog through basic positive and negative reinforcement.
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