It is believed that rolling in poo or other foul smelling things such as animal carcasses is a very natural behaviour for dogs. Ancestors of our dogs would roll in poo or dead animal carcasses as a way to mask their scent so when hunting their prey they couldn’t be detected.
![A dog rolling in something on the ground in the garden](https://www.omlet.co.uk/images/originals/Dog-Dog_Guide-A_dog_rolling_in_something_on_the_ground_in_the_garden.jpg)
A dog rolling in something on the ground in the garden
Keeping your dog on the lead will prevent poo rolling situations.
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