Tag: dog sniffing
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Why Is My Dog Sniffing Me More Than Usual?
Noticing your dog sniffing you more than usual is a common experience for many dog owners. This behavior can be puzzling, especially if you’re unsure what it signifies. Dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell—estimated to be 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than that of humans. When your dog sniffs you, they are gathering…
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Why Do Dogs Sniff Your Crotch?
Dogs often use close, directed sniffing of the groin and crotch area when they meet people, sampling scent cues produced by skin, sweat, and clothing. This behavior is a normal part of canine social investigation rooted in their sense of smell and social communication. What the Behavior Is When people describe “crotch sniffing,” they mean…
