The Science Behind Dogs’ Sniffing: A Complete Guide for Pet Owners –

proportionally speaking, processing information in ways that would seem like psychic ability if we didn’t understand the biology. To them, every living being broadcasts a biological autobiography written in chemical signals called pheromones, secreted by apocrine glands concentrated in areas where blood vessels run close to the skin. These glands turn the human body into a living library, and your dog is simply trying to read the card catalog before deciding how to feel about the story inside.

This is not misbehavior. It is introduction.Continue reading…