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They usually do this to cover up when they've pooped.
They also do this after the pee, they have scent glands in their
paws. The dog is marking his/her territory.

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Dogs and wolves kick their back legs like a bull after pooping when living in the wild.

Wolves and all dog breeds have glands in their feet.

These glands contain pheromones that get released when a dog uses his or her back legs and feet to scratch the ground.

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