Why is my dog suddenly kicking grass after pooping? Is it normal?

It is definitely a mystery. Dog behavior is not totally understood, but it does seem that some dogs are more fastidiously cleaner than others. As long as everything else is normal, a little quirk here & there is what makes life so interesting! take care.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is actually not that uncommon. It is unclear why it happens. However, it usually does not need any type of therapy or change of routine. I would recommend you discourage this behavior as much as possible. This will eventually most likely stop. Good luck!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This is not a reason for concern. Many dogs seem to feel frisky after pooping. I don’t have a good medical explanation for it- maybe they just feel better once that’s taken care of! Best wishes to you and Diesel!

I think there are several possibilities - some dogs roll just because it feels good, some are itchy, and some might be rolling in something stinky because they like the smell. If you think she's excessively itchy it could be related to a medical problem, by otherwise rolling in the grass is normal dog behavior.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are daily variations in the defecation routine so this is not necessarily abnormal. I would not be too concerned about this as you will most likely not run into this issue. Have a great day!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not uncommon as they are learning to use the litter box. This usually improves with time alone. I would recommend you discourage this behavior as much as possible but other than that it should improve. Good luck and have a great day! I hope you find this information helpful!

Some dogs just keep moving when they eliminate feces. The only reason I can see for that is that they are sort of disgusted with their own feces and therefore "run away from it" in order to not step in it. It also can just be a habit. Moving also helps loosen the stool so it can come out easier. It is nothing to worry about.