Doggy Behavior: What Is The Criteria For The "Perfect Spot" [View All]

[arwalden]

On cold days its frustrating... but most of the time is hysterical to watch my little Mitzi sniff every square foot of the back yard looking for a "perfect" spot to go.

Whether it's #1 or #2, she's so intent on investigating as many possibilities as possible before FINALLY settling on the same area of the yard she normally goes in.

Is she looking for a spot that's already been used? (So as not to foul up the rest of the yard?)

Is she looking for a spot that HAS NOT been used? (So that she can even-out the smell?)

Is she looking for ENEMY marks?

I don't know, but I've always wondered. I can tell when she's almost found the "perfect" spot because she changes directions more frequently (like she's zero-ing in) and she gets this panicky walk where her legs start to bow-out (like she's preparing to squat) yet she keeps walking even though her bladder is saying "HERE! HERE DAMMIT!"

-- Allen