What's wrong with dog grabbing the floor? A dog gripping the floor is a common behavior and it may be for the purpose of warmth, relaxation, or finding a sense of security. A dog may express emotions by gripping the floor, for example, gripping the floor may be because it feels nervous or scared, or it may be because it feels relaxed and resting.
1. Too much pressure
If the dog is in a state of anxiety, fear or tension for a long time, it will show behaviors such as grabbing the floor, hiding or shouting to release their nervous emotions and stress. In order to help dogs relieve anxiety and stress, owners can try to provide more care and comfort, such as interacting with dogs, increasing time for walking, and allowing dogs to communicate with other dogs or humans, which can effectively relieve dogs' tension.
2. Nails are too long
If a dog's nails are too long, causing inconvenience to walk, they will grind their nails by grinding the floor. It is recommended that the owner check whether the dog's nails are too long. If they are too long, they need to trim the nails properly. Be careful not to cut the bloodline when trimming to avoid bleeding. It is also recommended to cut your dog's nails every to two weeks to avoid dogs' mobility difficulties due to their long nails.
3. Buried food
If the dog grips the floor when the owner feeds it, it is most likely that it is because the dog tries to bury the food. This is the nature of a dog, and the owner does not need to worry too much. If you do not want your dog to scratch the floor, the owner should promptly stop the dog's behavior, such as using verbal instructions or gestures, so that the dog can understand that its behavior is not allowed. After it is corrected, the owner can give appropriate rewards through verbal praise, snacks, etc. to promote the consolidation and development of his good behavior.