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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  It's almost always a sign of dominance and marking territory. It's a sign of kicking up the grass, dirt and spreading his scent from his paw pads and/or pee/poo all over his territory to mark what he considers to be his. Some back-kick after play or excited activity or when feeling dominant over a toy/object in their possession. |
I was going to say the same thing. My Shih Tzu does this all the time, not just when he potties. It is definitely a dominance thing.
I have to warn the OP however, as "CUTE" as it may seem right now, trainers I have talked to say you really shouldn't let him do it. right now its just a toy, but later on it may be with other dogs, as my zeus does. being TOO dominate can get them in trouble and lead to fights. I wouldnt encourage it. Whenever I see my dog do it I stop him. Also when they do that they likely are starting to think THEY are the master of the house, not you. and that is never good.