Why does my dog kick up grass?
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This is a question that we often get from sitters and owners who work with Rover. Help the community out by answering them in our forum!
In the wild, canines may kick the ground after elimination for sanitary reasons. They are simply covering up the mess. But the behavior is also a way to mark territory. All dogs have glands in their feet that secrete pheromones, and a couple of backward scratches into the earth releases those chemicals.
Just a small addition to agreement w/ previous post. This kicking the ground spreads the dog's scent.