Trainer shares 4 simple reasons why your dog might be scooting – and what you can do about it

Poodle scooting across the floor.

Does your dog ever scoot? For many dog parents, scooting is something that’s thought of as a little gross, while others find it amusing because it’s not something we expect from our pups every day.

However, dog scooting is often an indicator that something’s wrong with a dog’s rear end – their stomach might not agree with your decision on the best dog food, for example.