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Dogs have many strange habits and while some of them are harmless and even comical, it is worth noting the ones that could signal something a bit deeper.

Dog owners may assume bed scratching, for example, is "destructive behaviour," but understanding the instinctual and physiological reasons behind this common action can change how you aid your pet's comfort and wellbeing.

Dogs have retained ancestral behaviours from their wild relatives , and bed scratching serves several biological and psychological purposes that modern pet owners often overlook.

Dr Aimee Warner, resident veterinarian at Waggel , explained: "We see owners frustrated by their dogs 'ruining' expensive beds, but this behaviour serves multiple important functions. Recognising why dogs scratch can he

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