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Though modern-day dogs no longer need to flatten grass or clear out snakes before lying down on a plush dog bed, the instinct remains deeply ingrained.

Your lawn (and your dog) may benefit from longer blades of grass, especially if you're the proud owner of a canine that belongs to a larger breed.

Dr. Puzycki says that training your dog not to roll on the grass all boils down to training your dog in general and teaching them to be responsive to your calls and commands.