Why Do Dogs Kick Their Legs When You Scratch Them

Golden retriever showing scratch reflex as vet gently scratches belly indoors

Why does the leg of my dog begin twitching as I rub his belly? That lightning kick is no accident, it is referred to as the scratch reflex and it is an intrinsic response inbuilt in the nervous system of your dog. When you scratch a sensitive place such as the belly or side, you … Read more