You Asked: ‘Why Is My Dog Doing THAT?’

When She Scratches The Floor

Owners of young dogs might notice how they can sometimes scratch or knaw at carpets or floor surfaces. While this might be ok in the garden, it can cause long term damage on the kitchen floor!

It turns out that she might be doing this as a way to assert dominance. By leaving a visual sign that she was there (not to mention her sweat from the exercise), she’s marking her territory as a warning to other dogs.