Dog sniffs- processing info? What info?
I’ve always seen it said that when dogs are sniffing, they are processing information. Are they really though?? what kind of information?? like it’s not possible they’re leaving each other messages right? are they telling each other that “hey just fyi, I don’t like cats” or what possible information could they be learning from another dogs pee??
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Their urine messages inform other dogs that they exist, and their sex (lady dog or gentleman dog, and possible with a third category for dogs wanting to ask Summer Smith awkward questions about missing equipment), health and fitness. Maybe they can also smell if the other dog is a very close relative, but I’m not convinced of that.
It’s a bit like Facebook where people brag about living the good life, eating pretty-looking meals, having jogged 5 km, or show off how smart they are.
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