Why Does My Dog Hide Between My Legs. Possible reasons why your dog goes between your legs are that it is anxious, being submissive, it wants attention, it has separation anxiety, or it might be being protective. Why do dogs hide behind peoples' legs?

The sight of a dog with his tail tucked between his legs tugs at the heartstrings. If your dog suddenly scampers behind you only to peek out at whatever is going on outside from behind one of your legs, chances are she's scared. But i have a few that greet me by sticking there head between my legs and it seems like its always for some butt scratchin'.