Why does a dog do this?

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I have many times observed while taking our pet outside to do her daily business that she will wander if you will. She will act as if she is going to pee or defecate in a place and then stop move and do it again. She may do this half a dozen times before allowing herself the relief she is after. Male dogs I understand are out marking there territory urinating every pole and fire hydrant. They are not as bad however in some ways they are. What are they looking for or is there a smell that triggers them to go. It is obvious their bladder and bowels are full.

Hubley · Accepted Answer

Female dogs will often also look for 'that perfect spot'; it's not a trait solely done by males. Many female dogs will sniff out places where other dogs have gone and will urinate over it. This is especially true of more dominant dogs...my older female dog has always done this, and she will also go multiple times during a walk, whenever she picks up the scent of another dog's urine.

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To maintain or fasten with a mechanical gadget: "Watertight doorways and hatches had been dropped into situation and dogged right down to supply the send complete watertight integrity" (Tom Clancy).

Ozzie · Answer

I've had female blue heelers all of my adult life and they have all behaved like this.  Don't know why they do this.  Unfortunately no one can speak dog to find out why they do this.  It could just be something that they do.

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Why does a dog do this?

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