Don't know that I have ever heard this before or seen it in discussion here. I was just informed by a dog handler I know. That there was some study saying K9s preference is to poop facing north or south with north be preferred. I of course goggled it but don't know how to post a link from my phone.
Wonder what this might mean for trap placement at a set using a turd as an attraction or eye appeal?
Anyone have thoughts about this or maybe already considered compass direction when placing/setting traps for k9s?

Mac

I hope nobody finds out I am going to watch dogs defecate when I get a chance for awhile. That could be embarrassing.

Follow the science.

I've heard so many studies about cows facing this way or that, standing or laying ect, and after watching them it's money wasted, lol.

Seems to me they like to face into the wind, which here is out of the NW usually. I figure they want to be able to smell trouble since they are preoccupied.

Right Mike I've have for years noted wind direction in placing trap on a feild and the up hill down hill thing. Of course setting on sign is probably most important. The one place I could see the north south thing coming most into play. Maybe on a post set or where you might be trying to crowd the approach to the trap?walk threw? Guess I will be watching the dogs pooping more myself. Can't say I ever study on it.

Mac

My dog just now faced east while relieving his self

I had to check the calendar and make sure it’s not April 1st.

You think that would matter to some of these jokers?

I hear Mac partakes in a little Tom foolery from time to time.

No idea where you would heard that ??? I have never made fun of dogs pooping lmao. Maybe if I'd said they only poop facing a blue bucket if there is one anywhere nearby.

I will have to get on computer later tonight see can I post the link to the article.
I do know and have tested the don't pee into the wind thing. That is real.


Mac
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I know for a fact that polar bears pooping at the north pole always face south . LOL.

Or NOT smell it. If you have ever stepped in it you will immediately know why they keep the nose up wind.

Facing up hill, so it don't end up on your boot/paw.

So now that you got me taking notice every time my dog poops my vote is for any direction other than north and south.

I always face East.

Moosetrot