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Yorkiedaze · 03-01-2008, 07:24 PM

This behavior is a carry over from their wolf ancestors. In the wild they cover their feces and the feces of their pups so preditors don't pick up the scent. Today's dogs don't even know why they do it, it's just instinct.

03-01-2008, 07:24 PM	#16
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	This behavior is a carry over from their wolf ancestors. In the wild they cover their feces and the feces of their pups so preditors don't pick up the scent. Today's dogs don't even know why they do it, it's just instinct.