Dogs will not stay there quietly all the time. Instead, they will exhibit some behaviors that are difficult for their owners to understand. So what is the reason for dogs scratching the ground?
1. Burying food
Dogs are born with the habit of burying food. If there is food that they cannot eat or something that they like very much, they may want to hide it from others, so they may dig on the ground. This is normal. In addition, animals with a sensitive sense of smell, such as dogs, once they smell the smell of a certain place and become curious, they will also want to dig something out of the ground, so they will dig the ground.
2. Nail grinding
If the dog's claws are not trimmed regularly, they will continue to grow. Because the nails are too long and uncomfortable, the dog will grind them off by digging on the ground to prevent the nails from being too long and affecting normal walking. Therefore, owners must trim their dog’s nails regularly to avoid problems such as inconvenience in walking, toe injuries, joint deformation, etc. due to excessively long nails. Generally, the nails on the forelimbs are trimmed once a week, and the toenails on the hind legs are trimmed every 2-3 weeks.
3. Boredom
When a puppy feels bored, he will also start digging on the ground to release his emotions. There is actually no special meaning at this time. The owner only needs to play with the dog in time. Of course, he can also prepare more toys for the dog to play with.