Why does my dog move his food bowl with his nose before eating?

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Hi ! Uno has been moving his food bowl with his nose almost every time before he starts ? What can be the reason of it ? Or we just shouldn't worry ? Thanks in advance ! Pet's info: Dog | Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 4 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It could be that Uno is moving the bowl to a place that is more comfortable for him to eat, he could be moving it to find a food odor he likes, or he might be moving the bowl so his left side isn't by a wall. Research has found that dogs have a dominant side based on gender, and male dogs tend to favor their left paw. Uno could be moving the bowl to that his left side isn't next to the wall. This is a common behavior in dogs to move their food with their nose before eating, and I wouldn't worry about it :-)

Why does my dog move his food bowl with his nose before eating?

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