Dog Sniffing Behavior: Natural Instinct or Something More?

Dog Sniffing Behavior: Natural Instinct or Something More?
  • Beagles
  • Bloodhounds
  • Basset Hounds
  • German Shepherds
  • Labrador Retrievers

These dogs were bred specifically for scent tracking and detection, making it nearly impossible for them to ignore strong smells around people.


Dogs Can Detect More Than You Think

Dogs are capable of noticing incredibly subtle changes in human body chemistry.

That’s why they may become more interested in someone during:

  • Menstruation
  • Pregnancy
  • Ovulation
  • Childbirth
  • Illness
  • Stress
  • Fear
  • Recent sexual activity

Scientists and trainers have long studied dogs’ ability to detect hormonal and chemical changes.

In some medical studies, dogs have even shown the ability to help identify conditions such as:

  • Low blood sugar
  • Seizures
  • Certain cancers
  • Anxiety episodes

Their noses are so powerful that what seems strange to us is simply information gathering to them.


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