Sniffing butts is essential for dogs
Well, we have to admit that it is pretty embarrassing when we see that our dogs are sniffing their butts, but we have to keep in mind that even though it may be silly to us, it is essential for them to make new friends… or foes.
When a dog does this, it means that it wants to know more about the other pet and it is important because this way it will know how safe it is. So, if the other dog lets your dog complete its mission, that means they will become friends.
“Imagine you have 300 million olfactory receptors in your nose,” said Dr. Jakubowsky. “With a quick sniff, they can determine whether their sniff-ee is male or female, happy or sad, scared or stressed.”
Dogs rolls in the grass because they are happy and want to play
According to Dr. Jakubowsky, “Dog roll in the grass for the same reason children roll on the grass – it’s soft, smells good, and is just fun.”
Well, it seems that dogs love unpleasant smells and they really like to roll in those smells. So, next time when you see that your dog has this behavior, you have to know that it is because there is something smelly on the grass, such as a dead insect or animal, urine or musk smells.
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What about dogs that are terrified of storms. Loud noises, our gas stove and fireplace?????
Thank you! How about this one….my chihuahua mix dog lifts his rear right or left leg when running….cute but is it normal?
Very good information. My dogs show some of these behaviors and now I have some explanations why?
Thank you for this publication.
Awesome. I have a Havanese and he is like my child to me. aHe likes to lick my head before he goes to sleep in my bed with me. Thanks for the article.
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Ty for info.