Why Do Dogs Take Forever To Pick A Spot To Poop?

Have you ever noticed your dog taking a significant amount of time to do his business? First he sniffs around, then he digs a little, he might spin in so many circles that you think he’s bound to fall over, and lets not forget the actual time frame that it takes for him to finish up. It can be a really time constraining event for you and your dog every time that he needs to poop.

If you have wondered why your dog does these ritualistic things before each one of his bowel movements, you are not alone. Most dog owners feel the same frustration and curiosity as you, and because of that, research has been done to explain these mysterious acts leading up to poop.