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There are many reasons: * Sometimes dogs play and will whip back their back feet in a comical fashion which means they are happy, content and ready to play.

* They may be trying to make a bed, so it's to your advantage (if you don't have one) to get a dog bed. I get mine at Costco (I believe that's an American Company) as they are much cheaper. They have small ones and very large ones. The covers come off and can be washed.

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Well, when I was 8 years old my 120 pound Shepherd Collie dog would tear the hell out of the carpet at only one place, fortunately not my parent's living room.

Sixty years later, my companion German Shepherd Dog (small breed) does scratch

at the carpet in brief demonstrations of whatever becomes her mood at the time. She does this following a bath, and sometimes in the evening after what appears to be the

end of the food for that day. I believe she is telling me that she remains a little hungry and would prefer that I get back into the refrigerator to find something for her.

I have asked her to explain however she simply snorts, turns around and leaves the room.

I now believe that I am being politely insulted by my Canine companion.

Perhaps Cesar knew the answer?

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16y ago

I have an 8 yo mixed breed that over the past year has been scratching up the carpet in my dining room while I am at work. The carpet is old but the only place where she is destroying the rug is in this one room. I have put objects on some of the areas and she just moves to another section of carpet. She seems like she is digging for a bone or something. Is she trying to tell me something? Could I have termites or other critters????? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I plan to eventually rip up the rugs but not right now. thanks...........

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They most likely have worms, might be bad if they are scratching hard :[ so get to a vet very quick!

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It doesn't normally mean they have worms. That is an old wives tale. It is normally due to anal glands being too full and the dog is trying to express them or it could be from some feces being left behind on the dog's behind & he or she is trying to get it off. Check the anal area to make sure it is clean. If it is dirty have some of those baby handy wipes handy to wipe & clean your pet's behind. If full anal glands (2 glands on each side of his anus) then take your pet to your Veterinarian to have them expressed, emptied out.

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13y ago

Dogs scratch because they want attention.

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12y ago

Feels good man.

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