answersLogoWhite

0

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.

For a more elaborated story see the link below.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What do dogs bury apart from bones?

dogs can bury anything. Toys, food, even some of your stuff.


Why do dogs burrie their bones?

Dogs bury their bones because they are relating to an instinct to protect their valuables, in this case, food.


What are the release dates for How Men Become Dogs - 2013 Bury the Bones 1-10?

How Men Become Dogs - 2013 Bury the Bones 1-10 was released on: USA: 31 July 2013


Why do dogs bury bones?

because they save it to make sure they don't lose it or it doesn't get stolen, kinda like when squirrels gather nuts.


What are dogs commonly known to bury in the backyard?

Dogs are commonly known to bury bones, toys, treats, or other items in the backyard. This behavior is instinctual and reflects their natural drive to hide and protect resources for later consumption.


Can you give me a sentence for the word bury?

They will bury the body tomorrow. Dogs like to bury their food for later.


Do Dogs bury Bones?

Yes, some dogs do have a natural instinct to bury bones or other goodies as a way to save them for later consumption. This behavior is a holdover from their ancestors who would hide food to keep it safe from other animals.


Something dogs like to bury?

duh it is shoe


What is a sentence using the word bury?

i bury my dog bones =(


What do the dogs like the most?

dogs like bones to suck on.


If dogs don't have any intention in the past so why do dogs bury bones and come back for them days later?

Like wolves, They're storing it. They don't want anyone to steal it so they 'hide' it by burying it. This is more common in homes with multiple dogs. Some breeds of dogs are more likely to do this.


What does a dog bone look like?

they look just like human bones but smaller