Why do dogs bury bones and treats? Here are the main reasons behind this behavior.

A bone for a dog is a tool used for communication with other dogs, for intimidating other animals, and for sudden attacks on unexpected guests. It is not a toy or an ornament. Yet, in many households, bones are often presented as such, without considering the dog's needs and without any safety precautions.

Most dogs are charming creatures, but some can be quite assertive and stubborn. As it turns out, dogs are very much like us when it comes to things we want to hide in the backyard.

When we think of dogs, the first thing that comes to mind is their loyalty and unconditional love for us. This may seem obvious, but we are often blind to the animals' ability to think for themselves. In fact, it has been found that dogs have been burying bones for a long time, not only in the wild but also in our homes. There are several reasons for this.

Dogs instinctively recognize the bond between humans and dogs and understand how people communicate. However, they cannot express all the emotions that humans can. Dogs bury bones to establish an emotional boundary—times when they feel vulnerable and want to feel safe.

Dogs may experience stress in a variety of situations. Fortunately, there is a safe and natural way to alleviate the anxiety many dogs feel: burying a bone.

Boredom is something most of us can relate to. We get bored while waiting to meet friends or when we're stuck at work.

But why might dogs feel bored? While spending time at home, pets sometimes simply don’t know what to do with themselves. That’s when they decide to engage in what they enjoy the most—burying objects.

So many dogs find and bury bones, but why do they do this? Why do they sniff them, play with them, and keep them in a special place until they are sure the bone is dead? It is widely believed that burying a bone is a way for a dog to mark its territory. Others think that dogs bury bones because they are trying to get rid of any evidence that they were responsible for the appearance of that bone.

The main idea behind dogs using bones is that it is a way to mark their territory. Some theories suggest that dogs love digging in the ground and finding bones, and that they mark their territory with the found bones, assuming they belong to a wild creature. Other theories propose that animals do this to show their dominance over a pack or to signal to other dogs that they are the owners of that territory.