10/13/2026
Thanks to Charles Sherrington, dog behavior or the scratch reflex was discovered! ❣️
This is why when you or your dogs scratch their belly they have a natural response and move their leg. 🐾
The dog has a “saddle” region which is the sides of the belly, the under belly and their flanks! 🐶
We’ve all seen our fur babes do it. The scratch area that causes their leg to move uncontrollable. This is actually to help dogs protect themselves from fleas, ticks and other irritations, but this doesn’t always mean your dog doesn’t enjoy those belly pets. Their body language will let you know if it becomes too much or they will turn back over and walk away!
Does your dog’s leg move with belly scratches?! ✨
* Video of our foster pup Scottie who is asking for his belly scratches. 🥹 He is adoptable through HIT Living Dog Rescue