poop dance?

Not sure what to call this, but after every poop (and sometimes pee), my corgi mix kicks back her feet (like a dance) in an attempt to cover up her poop (like a cat). I try to discourage this behavior because now that it is spring time and the ground is soft, she is tearing up our lawn and our neighbor's lawns. Is this a corgi characteristic and has anyone been successful in getting their dog to stop doing it?
Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Sondra on March 12, 2010 at 4:32pm

Yes, Corie does that too!! She also pees 20 times on our walks,i figure she is marking... ?

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on March 12, 2010 at 5:34pm

Bear did it at 7 weeks old....and still does.
Goldy has never done it.

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Permalink Reply by Lili on March 12, 2010 at 5:36pm

My Niki does this too. I think it's hilarious especially in leaf piles. Sorry about the lawns.

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Permalink Reply by Lusa on March 12, 2010 at 6:13pm

Callie will do it sometimes. I never discouraged it, but she doesn't do it too often. Like others have said lots of animals do it to mark.

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Permalink Reply by Lynne Cerny on March 12, 2010 at 8:13pm

Both of my Corgis do it. One male and one female. It is kind of funny when they kick grass/dirt on each other because they have to sniff each others poo. I have never tried to stop them unless we are at the neighbor and then I just distract them.

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Permalink Reply by Gina Mac/Fergie & Minnie on March 28, 2010 at 8:42pm

Minnie has always done this, and now lil Fergie is joining in on the action. My daughters think it is absolutely hilarious though, as when I bend down to pick the poop up, I usually get grass or snow kicked at me. As if being that familiar with poop wasn't insult enough!

Oh and how fun there is another Fergie!