0n (07 Sep 05) Mike Roberts wrote to Cindy Haglund...

 MR>   Re: pacing and not pacing
 MR>   By: Cindy Haglund to all on Tue Sep 06 2005 05:00 pm

 > Awhile ago I posted about dogs going in circles before they'll poop.

 > But I've noticed they only do it for poop not pee unless they're amale
 > then they do it to a tree or bush or whatever is standing.

 MR> Did you ever notice too.. Like when a dog goes to lay down, he usually
 MR> circles the floor and then lies down. But they usually circle 3 times.

Yep :) A vet says it's 'nesting ' instinct. Though not all dogs do it
all the time and sometimes only in certain places.

 MR> It is amazing, all my dogs usually do or did it, and it was 9 out of
 MR> 10 times 3 circles and Plop!

 Three is a good number! :)


Cindy

No offense herein intended (disclaimer)

Cindy

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