Why do dogs sniff before pooping?

Answer 1

Seeing if that is a good spot.

They're smelling the smells. They're trying to figure out where other animals have been and whether or not another dog or cat has gotten into that area and marked it already.

Answer 2

to see if there is a spot where another dog peed before and they just want to mark there territory

Answer 3

Because they are looking for a good spot to mark.

Answer 4

Usually it is to see if another dog has been there, as most dogs are very territorial.

Answer 5

I'm pretty sure that they are looking for other dog smells just in case some other dog has "marked the territory"

Answer 6

It depends on the dog, but i have never heard of one doing anything like that.

Answer 7

Because it is checking for other animal territory scents and expanding its own.

Answer 8

to see if another dog has pooed there