What Your Dog Is Saying With Their Scratching

When dog’s scratch themselves, as pet parents you often wonder what’s causing them to itch. Fleas? Skin irritation? Allergies?

Any of these can result in scratching; but stress, frustration, or excitement can also cause scratching. These behaviors are typically the reason your dog is scratching themselves.

Here’s what you need to know about their scratching and what to do about it.

When Do Dogs Scratch?

Young puppies typically scratch themselves a lot as they explore and try to make sense of the new world. When your dog is not confident doing an activity, they will typically stop to scratch themselves.

Sometimes dog’s can communicate that they are confused by scratching. If you learn what your dog is communicating to you, you can help them make adjustments.

Dog’s can scratch themselves for many reasons. Pet parents should learn to understand their body language to communicate with their pup.