Thousands of years ago when dogs roamed the wild, burying bones and surplus food was a means of survival. Burying the food acted as a natural preservative (keeping it cooler and out of the sunlight), improved the flavor and provided a hiding place from scavengers. This ensured they would have a tasty treat available in times of need.
Dogs today still have this
ancestral urge and you may notice them attempting to bury and hide their food and
treats. However, food and bones are not the only things some dogs bury. Some dogs
cannot resist shiny objects and often people will find their jewelry and bling buried
under a cushion or in the dog’s bed. If this is a regular occurrence, it is
important to know it usually occurs when the dog is lonely and bored, and an
effort should be made to provide a source of entertainment to relieve boredom.
