The head-tilt kill, the smile kill and the rolling kill are the three unique skills of the little vixen dog. The dog rolls around, and even with a willpower as strong as Paul Korchagin's, it's hard to resist the attack of this coquettish behavior.

Perform this trick on the floor to please you; roll over and over on the blanket to enjoy the soft touch; make a lot of noise and laugh on the grass to express how happy it is to play with you...< /p>

Until the development of things slowly got out of control and developed into:

It rushes into the fields like crazy and stomps on the mud. The higher the mud splashes, the louder it screams; it plunges into the mud, is covered in mud and then throws itself up happily; it runs into the smelly ditch. It was both planing and drilling. Those who didn’t know it thought they were treasure hunting...

And you are on the side, weak and helpless, trying to escape but unable to escape.

Q1

Why do dogs love to get slimy so much?

Wall around in a dirty place?

Maybe it thinks the earthy smell is better than the shower gel you chose for it? The level of human fragrance selection really needs to be improved. I still prefer natural fragrance~

Maybe it treats the mud as a new coat? How about it? Does the cement gray make me look more mature and steady~

Maybe you’re playing a stealth game? Mud is my ghillie suit, you can’t see me! Just a little bit~

■In fact, the most fundamental reason is that they don’t think the smell is a bad smell at all.

It is true that dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell. Humans have about 6 million olfactory units, while dogs have about 300 million olfactory units.

But they don’t classify odors. From what they smell, there are obvious differences between odors, but none of them are labeled as “stinky smells.”

On the basis that the olfactory senses are not annoying, and the tactile senses like rolling in sticky objects, then their behavior is completely reasonable - rolling in mud has become a hobby.

■ The dog’s preference for smelly mud also has his own considerations.

They know that this smelly area is perfect for completing an ancient ritual: hiding their scent.

This is a trait carried over from their wild ancestors. Dogs wallow in smelly mud to mask their own scent, making it easier to sneak inGet close to prey.

Although wild dog prey may have already smelled the smell of a smelly dog ​​coming from a mile away, they automatically classify the smell as some dead and rotting object, and their vigilance will be greatly reduced.

Dogs’ “worship” of scent also lies in sharing: marking their own scent.

A common tactic of cats is to mark other creatures or objects with their scent, like a sticky note that says "mine" on it.

Dogs can easily distinguish different smells. Among the same kind, if it has a unique smell, it is the most beautiful pup in the area.

Just like stray dogs digging through garbage, the more trash cans they can dig through, the more resources they have at their disposal.

If you think about it carefully, the dog is rolling around in the mud so enthusiastically, maybe because he wants to go out and show off to other dog friends: I am from a rich family, I will not marry a rich family, I am a rich family.

Q2

Will soft mud hurt dogs mercilessly?

Simply rolling around in the mud will not cause them to suffer from fatal diseases, and exposure to parasites and bacteria is still relatively easy to deal with.

The trickiest thing is if they start eating animal remains wrapped in mud, especially rodents, and inadvertently digest deadly toxins such as dead rats.

Some dogs will also eat feces. The most common thing in the quagmire is the excrement of various creatures. It is said that dogs cannot change their habit of eating feces. It is difficult for dogs to refuse when temptation is placed in front of them.

Q3

Don’t dogs have no respect for themselves? Why do they have to eat shit?

■ Remains of habits before domestication

After raising puppies in a den, the mother will eat the pups' feces to keep the area clean and to avoid being picked up by predators. Therefore, the habit of eating feces is actually a very common thing for them.

Fecal eating in dogs usually occurs when they are young, and usually disappears as the puppy grows, eats healthy food, and gets a stable diet under the guidance of the owner.

■ There are some health problems

If an adult dog still insists on eating its feces or the excrement of other creatures, this may be a sign of parasites in the diet, nutritional deficiencies, or other underlying health issues.

Parasites in the intestinesThe presence of worms will absorb the nutrients that dogs need, and dogs will eat feces when they are nutritionally deficient.

Some diseases can cause an increase in a dog’s appetite, such as diabetes. When the body lacks digestive enzymes, it will also start eating feces because its body is eager to digest and absorb nutrients.

Except for the possibility of not eating enough, if your dog loses weight while eating feces, then you should pay close attention to its health problems.

If no disease is found after the examination, eating feces is a behavioral problem in the dog.

■Expect to be noticed

While your dog is attracted to feces, show that you are paying attention to it by clapping or calling its name. Or use other toys to attract it to ensure that it will not be bored, and you can also correct its behavior of eating feces.

If you use the method of loudly reprimanding or hitting, the effect may be counterproductive.

Q4

If you don’t want to turn the dog away, how can you stop it from wallowing in the mud?

If you want to prevent dogs from wallowing in mud at the source, the most effective way is to avoid taking dogs to places with mud to prevent the situation from getting out of control.

When you are trying a new dog-walking path, you inevitably encounter a quagmire. When the dog next to you is already eager to try and get ready for a big roll, you need to use all your strength to distract it. Then take the opportunity to pretend to be relaxed and take it away from the scene that may become a crime scene.

No matter how tired or painful it is, don’t be afraid, because washing a smelly dog ​​will only make your head bigger.

If something has already happened, when it finishes rolling in the mud and runs towards you, just walk away slowly.

Stay calm and don’t turn around and run away. As soon as you run away, the silly dog ​​will think you are playing with it, and it will pounce on you with a grin on its face. By then, your job will be more than just cleaning a smelly dog.

Finally, dogs don’t know what kind of smells we can accept or not, but we can limit the venue and allow dogs to roll around in mud. This should be the best way.

What should you pay attention to when cleaning a muddy dog?

Be sure to wash away the mud as soon as possible to prevent bacteria from growing on your dog's fur or skin.

It may be easier to brush off dry mud than to wash off wet mud. So you can wipe your dog dry with a towel first, then brush off the dry mud when you get home and then rinse the mud deep in the hair.

The gaps between the ears and paw pads are areas that are often overlooked for cleaning and inspection. Remember to pay more attention.