Why do dogs like to bury bones?

Answer 1

Dogs are not scavengers, just smart hunters:Its actually a fact of heredity. Whether or not your dog will bury bones depends on his/her family line. Back in the days before they became domesticated animals they would hunt in packs, and bring back enough food for the whole pack to feed. The problem was that food was enough for them for that day, but not enough for the next day. They faced a problem, sometimes they may not even find prey the next day, or week for that matter. That caused them to adapt and develop the habit of burying the nutrient rich bones just in case of emergency. That would be enough to sustain them until they were able to catch prey again.

Also, You may think that they forget about their bones or even treats, but, if the dog remains well fed, or doesn't get hungry easily, he/she will not need to recover the bone. The same goes with treats, except the treat will decompose and the dog will not recover it because it is no longer fit for nutrition. Dogs have very keen senses and can tell when food is spoiled. But sometimes if they are hungry enough, they will eat it.

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Answer 2

It is a completely natural habit that all dogs do to hide their bones then find them next time by following the scents with their extraordinary sense if smell. They also do it to try preventing people/animals from finding it.

Answer 3

When a dog buries a bone or anything else he is fond of, it goes back to his wolf ancestors. In the wild when a wolf finished a meal but there were leftovers he would bury it to keep others from eating his kill.

Answer 4

Actually not all dogs do that but if they do it means they are done with the bone and want it later. In other words they're just trying to protect there snack for later. They will do this to toys and food too though.