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Why dogs scoot on the floor

Sometimes dogs—and cats, too—scoot their rear ends across the floor. There can be various medical reasons for this behavior.
It starts with a little shuffle. Then a curious drag across the carpet. Maybe even right in front of your guests - and suddenly, your dog is scooting their bottom across the floor, leaving you amused, ...
I’m guessing you’ve landed here because your pup has been sliding his backside across the floor a little too often — also known as scooting — and you’re wondering what might be causing it. Seeing your ...