10 Days of Top 10 Posts: #5 Dogs

If this were a Christmas song, we’d be up to 5 golden rings. Check out a post about why dogs would love to roll around on 3 dead French hens and 2 deceased turtle doves.

#5: Why Dogs Roll Around On Dead Animals

More about the post: My dogs, like many others, sniff around and sometimes roll around while we’re on walks. I wondered why and the answer took me to the wild outdoors. I guess sometimes we forget that dogs are wild animals that have been tamed… for the most part. This was posted summer 2011 and comes up quite a bit on search terms bringing people to my site. Anything from “why does my dog roll around on dead animals” to “why does my dog rub her face on dead bugs.”


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Published by Ben Wilder

Since 2005, I've called Nashville home. I'm the leader of the pack, which includes a 13-year-old beagle and an 11-year-old blue heeler mix. My days include writing, video editing, and other fun activities. Thanks for checking out my blog, I hope you enjoy it!

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