Why Do Dogs Pee on Car Tyres Untold Story of Dogs

the Untold Story of Street Dogs  Why Do Dogs Pee on Car Tyres?

(And Why Most of Us Never Asked This Question)

When we were kids, many of us noticed something strange: street dogs roaming freely, and almost every time they stopped near a car, they chose the tyres to pee on. It was such a common sight that we accepted it without asking why. In India especially, questioning small everyday mysteries was often discouraged in schools 

curiosity was seen as distraction. So the question stayed buried.

The Behavior Explained

Dogs peeing on car tyres isn’t random. Scientists and animal behaviorists point to a few clear reasons:

Vertical Surfaces → Dogs prefer upright objects like poles, walls, and tyres. It’s instinctive.

Strong Smells → Tyres carry rubber scent plus road odors (oil, dirt, other animals). This attracts dogs.

Territorial Marking → Urine is a dog’s way of saying “I was here.” Tyres are high-traffic spots, so the mark gets noticed.

Social Communication → Other dogs sniff these marks to learn about age, gender, and health. Tyres become a “community notice board.”

Why We Never Asked

School Culture: In India, asking “odd” questions was often discouraged.

Fear of Laughter: Kids worried peers would mock them for silly doubts.

Focus on Exams: The system rewarded memorization, not curiosity.

But these small questions are the seeds of science. Curiosity about everyday life is what leads to deeper understanding.

Bigger Lesson

Dogs peeing on tyres may seem trivial, but it’s a reminder:

No question is too small.

Everyday observations can reveal fascinating science.

A culture of curiosity is what India needs — and AI can help unlock it.

Conclusion

So next time you see a dog marking a car tyre, remember: it’s not random, it’s instinct, chemistry, and communication.