When walking the dog, many dog owners will find that the dog often uses its nose to explore the way, and sometimes even run to the trash can to smell it. Many owners are worried that their dogs will eat something they shouldn't eat, so they wi...
When walking the dog, many dog owners will find that the dog often uses its nose to explore the way, and sometimes even run to the trash can to smell it. Many owners are worried that their dogs will eat something they shouldn't eat, so they will force them away.
But in fact, this behavior of a dog is of great significance. In order to better understand the behavior of dogs, we must first understand that dogs have a very keen sense of smell, far exceeding that of humans. The function of dog noses is not just for smelling odors, but also an important means for them to perceive the world, exchange information and evaluate the environment.
Smell it and feel happy
Some dogs will appear overly excited after doing a lot of exercise, and by exploring the world with their noses, they are actually relaxing and calming themselves. In fact, providing dogs with more opportunities to "sniff" can make their mood more optimistic.
Smell it and consume energy
Some people may think that dogs can only consume excess energy through a lot of exercise. However, in fact, dogs can effectively consume their energy by slowly "sniffing" the world. Moreover, this approach will make them feel more relaxed and thus avoid destructive behavior.
When you hear it, your peers' nose is also an important organ for dogs to communicate with each other. When dogs smell the legs of street lamps, they are not actually interested in street lamps, but are reading the information left by another nearby dog. These information are unique and allow them to understand each other's situation. When the two dogs first meet, they also exchange personal information by smelling each other's butts. For dogs, this behavior is like a handshake between humans, helping them build connections and trust with each other.
After understanding why dogs smell everywhere, we can better understand their behavior. As a dog owner, some correct methods should be taken to meet these needs of the dog when walking the dog.
First of all, many dog owners believe that walking quickly can better consume dogs' energy. In fact, however, dogs aren’t just for exercise when they are outdoors. They also want to explore their surroundings, learn about their surroundings and their peers. Therefore, dog owners can try taking their dogs for a walk in places they are not very familiar with. This will give dogs more opportunities to explore and understand their surroundings, while also helping to consume their excess energy.
Secondly, dog owners can slow down and give the dog more time to explore and smell things around them. Sometimes, we can let dogs control the pace and route of walking by themselves, giving them more freedom to explore and smell the things they are interested in. This will make the dog feel more relaxed and at ease, while also helping to satisfy their curiosity and desire to explore the environment.
Finally, we should note that in addition to providing dogs with abundant toys and activity space, they should also pay attention to their psychological needs. Give dogs plenty of opportunities to explore the world with their sense of smell is a very effective way to meet their psychological needs. On the premise of safety, we should provide dogs with more opportunities to explore and smell things around them freely. This not only meets their psychological needs, but also helps promote their physical and mental health.
Walking a dog is not just about physical exercise. By understanding dogs’ behaviors and needs, we can better meet their psychological and physiological needs. Let us provide our dogs with a healthier and richer environment and experience together!
