Dogs exhibit behaviors that can often annoy owners. However, if your dog has these behaviors, it is because they are a part of it. A dog is not a human being. And what he will like, we do not necessarily like. The opposite is equally true. Some of our games, for example, do not amuse you at all. Among all these behaviors, smelling and scratching are important things for many dogs. Sniffer: life as a dog!
A world of smells
Sniffing for a dog is an activity like no other. In fact, smelling, sniffing allows the dogs to interpret and understand the world around them. The dog sniffs more than just, it's like he can see the smell. It is an extraordinary world for the dog that allows him to be safe. Dogs live in a completely different world than ours. His sense of smell is filled with much more information. Dogs rely on their sense of smell to interpret their world, just as they rely on their eyesight.
Did you know that?
Your dog's nose has patterns that form an individual and unique impression, just like your own prints. In North America, some organizations even register truffle prints to identify and find lost dogs.
In addition, the nose of the dog allows to analysis of very personal information about individuals (dogs, humans, and other animals). In fact, there is information, such as gender, emotions, and even health conditions (diseases, pregnancy, etc.). No wonder sniffing is a lifetime for a dog.
An incredible sense of smell
You will understand the smell of the dog is just incredible. If you are not convinced, you know that the dog has at least 200 million smell cells compared to 5 million in humans. The area of the dog's brain devoted to odor analysis is 40 times larger than that of humans, and dogs can identify odors at least 1000 times better than us.
Unlike humans, dogs smell separately with each nostril, which helps them determine exactly where the interesting smells come from. Some dogs are large bloodhounds and have up to 300 million odor receptors. Tell yourself that for a dog perfume is more detailed than a very good photograph is for a man.
No wonder man's best friend is used to detect cancer, epileptic seizures, and hypoglycemia.
A natural outlet
As dogs see the world through their noses, it is important to let them sniff as much as they can. It is a natural behavior that allows him to calm down. In fact, sniffing is tiresome. So it is a mental activity that every dog can enjoy. Working on a dog's sense of smell increases its concentration and reduces its responsiveness to its surroundings as well as its frustration.
Allowing his dog to sniff is very rewarding for him, but also for you. It is an activity to discover that can help you strengthen your relationship. You can also find activities related to tracking in our free training: 10 activities to stimulate your dog.
Activity for all ages
Sniffing is an activity that can be taught at any age. Besides, I should not say " teach." Dogs can sniff, of course. But we can help you develop this natural advantage by strengthening this business.
You can also test this activity at our Canidelite center in Perpignan. Nicolas, our behavioral instructor who specializes in the detection, will teach you how to use your dog's sense of smell. You will be able to detect certain odors. Search for truffles or bed bugs. In short! Sniffer: life as a dog!
In addition, sniffing will be an integral part of a good walk for your dog! Learn more: how to ruin your dog's walk.