When you take your dog out for a walk, do you ever wonder why your canine companion has to sniff everything he/she encounters? Stopping countless times while you are trying to give both him and yourself exercise is his way of exploring the world and having fun in the process.
Here’s 8 reasons why you need to be patient and let your dog sniff it out
- Dogs collect information about others that have been in a certain place. They can even detect the gender.
- Believe it or not they can identify what others have eaten.
- They can tell if a friend or foe has been there.
- Sniffing makes them feel happy and free.
- They can also identify a mate.
- Sniffing helps them learn about the land and there surroundings.
- Consider changing your walking route. Allowing them to sniff out new areas is mentally stimulating for them.
- As important as our eyes are to us, their noses are that important to your dog.
You know how important your kid's playstation is to them right? Well, just consider your dog's nose their playstation, their nose is that kind of fun to them. So, go ahead let them sniff away.