Is my dog normal? please help.

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When I scratch my dog on the back, he shakes his leg. Why does he do that and is it normal? Thanks!

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Yeah all dogs do it... I almost find this a fake question? So CHILL ;D

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  • NorisBboris
    14 years ago

    3 out of 4 of my dogs display it too. I think its funny. We call it the tickly spot.

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  • AkiraNamikaze69
    14 years ago

    Nothing strange. 100%% Normal.

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  • jesssssss
    14 years ago

    my dog does that too

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  • pidgeonshaveAIDz45
    14 years ago

    its normal. every dog has a spot on their back that triggers a reaction. like when humans get their reflex tested at the doctors and the doctor hits under your knee and your leg kicks. its a spot that causes a reaction.

    dont worry, your dogs fine.

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  • TheEternalJew
    14 years ago

    Looks like your dog would like some action.

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  • tintedcouture
    14 years ago

    I was expecting the dog to jump and do something dramatic.

    Sounds like the dog is a dog.

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  • raafi
    14 years ago

    yes it is normal, i used to scratch my next door dog just to simple watch him shake his leg. it entertains me :)

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  • This_charming_man
    15 years ago

    No that is certainly not normal!! that means your dog only has a week to live!!!

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  • tornwithin
    15 years ago

    haha ya everyone knows thats normal duh

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  • toddinator716
    15 years ago

    dogs kick their legs when you are tickling them. They enjoy it about as much as you do, its fun for a split second then it becomes painful. Avoid his tickle spots and scratch him in other places.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      15 years ago

      I didn't think it was painful. I'll avoid the tickle spots from now on.

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  • Hosikage
    15 years ago

    It is totally normal. lol
    Even the SHEEP at my farm tends to shake one of their legs if i scratch them on the back.

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  • MapleSyrup
    15 years ago

    Yes its very normal just about every dog does that. Im not sure why perhaps its a scratching impulse. Other than that its just a sign your dog enjoys being scratched.

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  • [Old Memory]
    15 years ago

    its known as a somatic reflex arc. this is the same reason that your leg jerks up when you tap yourself just above the knee.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      15 years ago

      I didn't know that. Thanks for explaining it.

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  • whattodo
    15 years ago

    heyy dwmy dog does the same :D its just summic to do with there nurves or summic! lol you dog is normal or my dog has the same thing ;) lol x

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      15 years ago

      Thanks for confirming that my dog is normal. He feels much better now :o)

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      • bruhjay1
        14 years ago

        haha my dog does that to she not fixed and shes a girl
        its only because they are horny lmao !

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