why do dogs roll in poo!

[purr]

I brought my 7lb poodle mix out to take care of the chickens (trying to teach her to herd them) and she rolled in fresh duck poo! after 2 baths and I gave her a candy cane for her breath, I don't know what else I can do.
What's the worst thing your dog has rolled in? And how did you get the smell out?

 

[Brindlebtch]

Dogs have different standards than we do. My dog rolled in a dead raccoon he found one time, and was so obviously so pleased with himself! He must have smelled wonderful to himself.

I have read they roll in things to disguise their own scent and whatnot, but don't really put much stock in it. I think they are just enjoying themselves in a very doggy way that we humans fail to appreciate.

There was recently a recipe on here for a dog wash that would take skunk odor out. Maybe search for skunk and you'll find it. It had hydrogen peroxide and baking soda in it.

Good luck!

 

[Brindlebtch]

Here is the link:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=86290

 

[bock]

They do it to mask their scent from predators. It is an instinct people have a hard time relating to. Also, did you say you gave her a candy cane? That is terrible for dogs. You might want to invest in raw meaty bones.

 

[dewey]

Maybe she liked it so much she wanted to savor the aroma even after the meal was over.

I don't know all the reasons they may do that but mine have rolled in some very gross-to-humans things.

 

[purr]

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thank you for the link Brindle, I'll try that the puppy shampoo just didn't work at all.
I was trying to get her breath a little minty instead of duck pooey,cause she had to eat some as well. It was just a piece the size of my pinky nail.lol

 

[Muggsmagee]

They mask their scent from their prey by rolling in foul things... to blend in better with their environment. I've read it over and over. I have no reason to argue with it.

It is what it is.

I had a Jug (Jack Russel/Pug) that would roll in stink spots in the backyard AS SOON as I let her out after having had a bath!

It wasn't poo she rolled in, but a smelly plant, root, spot...I couldn't identify it, but it smelled like death!

(Not unlike Brindles dog rolling in dead racoon!) My thought is, if I was "prey", would I not be aware of the smell of DEATH nearby, therefore RUN for the hills?

I guess until we can speak dog, we may never understand! Like, why did my Jug eat my other dog's poo? I can't fathom that it tastes good. Now I've gone and gagged myself.

 

[3goodeggs]

It's 'poofume'

Dead armadillo is bad.
There is a horse shampoo that has iodine in it, it does a good job.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

I bet our perfume an calone smells pretty bad to them too.

 

[sourland]

Or those of us who wear no perfume or cologne. There are some very smelly humans out there.