From small puppies to big ol’ babies, unusual behaviors persist. You’ve probably seen the army crawl, which is when your dog glides about the floor on his belly—this is usually because he’s itchin’ and he needs a good scratch. The bootie scooting boogie (butt dragging on the floor) is another strange behavior that’s also a real bummer if you have carpeted floors. But hey, your doggo’s butt is itching and since you’re no help, he’s got to take care of it! Speaking of butt problems, if you’re ever at your vet and someone yells out “hot bottom!” there’s a poor pup somewhere with massive diarrhea (and hopefully it’s not yours!). Being a dog parent comes with all sorts of blessings and responsibilities—they really do become family. The blessings are all those countless moments when your dog just seems to understand you better than any English-speaking non-fur person could! It’s the licks, the cuddles, the nuzzling nose, and the request to play when all you want to do is sulk about a bad day. Dogs bring you back into the present and if that’s not the best place to be, we don’t know where is! Most dog behaviors are a normal part of their existence, as funky as they may get. But other times—something might be afoot. Nobody knows your fur babe better than you, so it’s pretty easy to spot when he’s acting stranger than usual. It could be subtle, or it could be a glaring, in-your-face, something-is-wrong behavior that prompts you to rush him to the vet. When that happens, we support you in getting the best care for him (with the best pet insurance)! Otherwise, we invite you to explore the table below, where we identify each strange behavior, let you know if it’s concerning, what possible underlying conditions could be contributing to it, and any product(s) to help the behavior! Keep checking back because we’re keeping this page alive with new behaviors and solutions as we identify them!
