Dog Owner Wants To Make Sense Of Certain Weird Behavior His Pet Displays, Gains Clarity From Canine Lovers

The dog does a set of actions after it eats dinner.

May

• Published in Animal Stories
• May 17, 2024

Dogs, just like humans, have quirks too. They have odd behaviors you won't find in other dogs.

Part of a dog owner's responsibility is to determine the meaning behind the odd behavior. Most of them may be harmless, but if there's any concerning behavior, it's best to have your dog checked by the veterinarian immediately.

So what are some peculiar habits witnessed by other dog owners? When you come across a dead animal or a pile of garbage, your natural reaction is probably to steer clear of it.

However, dogs see these smelly treasures as an invitation to dive in and roll around with glee. The worse the smell, the more they love it, as if they’re putting on the ultimate doggy cologne.

Some believe dogs do this to hide their own scent and surprise potential prey. While you might not be able to change this behavior, your best bet is to keep an eye out for stinky spots and lead your pup away from them.

Others see their dogs chasing their tails, and it is indeed a funny sight! When puppies chase their tails, it’s just like babies grabbing their toes—a fun and normal way for them to explore their bodies.

However, as with anything, moderation is key. If tail-chasing becomes compulsive, it can be a sign of a problem.

Today's post reveals another weird dog behavior. An owner noticed that her dog would do a set of actions after eating dinner.

Here is her question:

After my dog eats in the evening, why does he ALWAYS go outside and bark in random directions?

Quora users believe the dog is just claiming his territory.

He's simply claiming and protecting his territory. He'll go outside to relieve himself after he eats, and probably poop near the perimeter of the yard, intended to keep other animals from entering, and create a perimeter with a certain aroma.

While he's working this out, he'll use his extra time to bark, in, just as you say, random directions. He's letting everybody know that the property is still supervised and protected by a strong, capable animal.

Another user suggests that it's a dominating behavior.

Because hes dominating! He goes out and bark so other dogs would know that hes the one who lives there!

To let them know he owns you and the food he just ate.

If you want to know about the dogs nature, and why they constantly test us psychologically, then study the grey wolf.

My advice to everyone is stop getting dogs.

When mine pass, i will never get another dog again! Plus my dog loves to do very loud sucking noise, smacking noise, loud swollowing noises, lick noises.

And he glinges periods i need space, and not when im in the mood to pet him! And hes not allowing me to get near the phone! And when i have guests, he does everything he can to be in the spotlight.

Last summer he peed on my foot/shoe while walking him, that was because i stopped up to talk with a neighbour, and he saw me say hi to her dog, so he marked me.

Its a nightmare.

It really is up to the owner to find out what it the behavior means. Maybe she can ask her vet about it too.

Is your dog spoiled? Disciplined?

Has he/she been trained? My dogs will go out and unless they see a dog in front of them, on the street, they will bark-I tell them to stop and it ends there.

Otherwise-they will never just exit the house and start barking…how old is your dog?

Breed? When you give your dog a command, does he/she obey immediately?

Only you know the dynamics between you and your dog, besides the barking is everything else good?

If the owner wants to stop this behavior, cuddles should do the trick.

Does your pup have an after-dinner ritual that you can't seem to figure out? If your pup seems to always go outside and bark in random directions right after they eat their dinner, they may be trying to show their territory.

Dogs are natural protectors and will often mark their domain with a bark or two. Additionally, they may be letting any nearby stray animals know they are not welcome.

Give your pup some extra cuddles, in this case, they just need some extra reassurance and security!

Dogs move on instinct. So if you notice something weird about your dog, try asking fellow dog owners to find out what the behavior means.

Chances are they've also seen it in their pets. Maybe their insights could help you address problematic habits too!

As users suggest, the dog could either be claiming its territory or is dominating.

May