Why does my dog do a poo dance?

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When we walk him, if he needs to go poo he will walk around in a circle (almost like dogs do before going to sleep), but more in a figure of 8 motion!  He sometimes does it for ages and people stop to look at him!!

Does anyone elses dogs do this, or have any idea why??

cassy · Accepted Answer

my dogs does it and its completly normal i asked my dogs vet and he  said it
the vet said he wants to smell for a spot to crap in

Anonymous · Answer

It's a little unusual that he does it in such a small pattern, but this "dance" is something every dog does.  Most of them spread it out a bit more though as they search for the perfect spot.

Me · Answer

They are looking for a spot with a specific smell.  My dog does it too.  The vet says it's perfectly normal..he's just looking for the right spot.

Love Life! &lt;3 · Answer

It's normal, my dog does it.

It is just to familarize themselves with the area around them, and to make sure it smells right before they poo on it.

louie · Answer

My dog does this all the time! I know when he is going to go by it! I think its totally normal so i wouldnt worry.  Perhaps he just likes to pick his spot!

BENJI · Answer

My dog used to circle for ages in public now he only does that in the garden! now he's to embarrassed to crap in public and has to go in a bush! you have to wait for the little sod to finish!

ctwes · Answer

i think most dogs probably do that for about 3 seconds or so...maybe they are trying to find the perfect place to go?

Anonymous · Answer

my little cavalier does the same ,your stood there with a poo bag in hand waiting for them to do their buisness.

Mariah D · Answer

haha my dog does this I think it is funny

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Why does my dog do a poo dance?

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