Why Your Dog Loves Rolling In Grass!

Have you ever wondered why your dog loves rolling in the grass? It seems like he/she has a lot of fun, doesn’t it? Well, there are reasons why dogs love doing what seems weird to us.

Let’s find out:

• They enjoy the smell of grass – Dogs have very sensitive noses and they can pick up on more smells than we can even fathom. When dogs find a scent in a grass that they like, they roll around in it for fun until they’re pretty much tired of it.
• They’re covering up their scent – There’s a running theory that dogs like to roll in the grass to cover their own scent. This is an inherited predatory instinct that keeps them safe in the wild and acts as camouflage when hunting prey.
• They’re cooling off – Rolling in the grass is a great way for dogs to cool down on hot days, especially when sprinklers are used. Grass also provides moisture that they can lick off the blades.
• They’re itchy – The blades of grass are perfect scratching tools for dogs suffering from an itch. Just make sure your dog has no open wounds that can become irritated or infected during this process. Do not allow your dog to itch an allergic reaction in the grass since it can develop into a wound.
• For fun – Rolling in the grass is a simple and easy way for your dog to be relaxed and have fun at the same time. It’s even better when there are other dogs involved in the fun.