Why do canids like to roll in poo and roadkill??? They instantly become beacons of information for the rest of their pack.........Where is the prey?........Where is the danger?...............Where is the opportunity to exploit weakness or a vacuum?

Can You Smell That Smell?

by Dave Mance III |

If your dog roles in poo or roadkill it doesn't mean that he's an idiot. Quite the opposite, actually. It means he's a team player and a good storyteller. In ancient times, when packs of wild dogs(wolves, coyotes, foxes) roamed the landscape, a scout dog who returned to camp covered in fecal matter and/or decomposing viscera was the equivalent of an American Indian scout returning to camp with stories of a herd of buffalo. It was wonderful news, meant to enrich, educate, and entertain pack/tribemates.