Fun Fact Friday: Why do dogs 🐕 love to sniff on walks

Fun Fact Friday: Why do dogs 🐕 love to sniff on walks?

●Dogs love to sniff on walks because their sense of smell is incredibly powerful, allowing them to gather detailed information about their environment through scent, essentially "reading" the world around them like we read a book with our eyes; this includes learning about other dogs who have been there, what they ate, and even their mood, all through tiny scent particles left behind - making sniffing a highly stimulating mental exercise that can be as tiring as physical activity; it's like a dog's version of social media!. 

● Dogs have a superpower nose and have up to 300 million scent receptors compared to our 6 million, making their sense of smell significantly more sensitive. 

● By sniffing, dogs can learn about other animals that have been in an area, their gender, and even their emotional state. 

● The process of analyzing smells is a big brain workout for dogs, helping them feel mentally satisfied. 

● Sniffing can release dopamine, a feel-good chemical, contributing to a happier dog. 

● Dogs can use scents to create mental maps of their surroundings, helping them find their way home, especially when they decide to go on an outdoor adventure on their own.

I know a few people, while walking their dog, won't allow the dog to sniff anything. They basically yank up the collar, forcing their dog's head up. This can lead to depression for the dog, as the dog is getting no stimulation in the brain workout. 

So, next time you're out walking your dog, allow your dog to sniff anything and everything, which will stimulate the 🧠 making one happy dog 🐕 

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