Why does my dog drag his butt?

Why Dogs Drag Their Bottoms: Common Causes and Treatments. Scooting -- when a dog drags its anus along the ground -- is almost always a sign something is irritating your dog. What's behind that irritation can range from infection to worms to inflammation. Some of the most common reasons dogs drag their bottom include: Anal Sac Problems. read more

When a dog has a bowel movement the anal glands are supposed to release some of the fluid. When this does not naturally happen the fluid builds up and it begins to hurt. As you can imagine, emptying a dog's anal gland is a very messy, smelly task. The anal sacs on a toy dog can be drained in a laundry tub. read more

Dog Scooting: What it Means and What to Do By Samantha Drake Many dog owners have experienced that awkward feeling somewhere between embarrassment and annoyance when their dog scoots or drags his bottom across the rug. read more