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Hi Everyone,
I received this email from Toni:
I have always wondered why animals do so much sniffing when outside. I have always thought this was their. way of communicating with the animal neighborhood. Like doggie emails! Maybe this is wrong or not the only reason. Does anyone else have any other thoughts? My little Robby will smell the same spot for five minutes which drives me bonkers! but then I realize it's a doggy thing.
Let me explain, we the staff of the Yorkie Times newsletter were trying to find more content. Thus the letter submitted by Toni one of our long time volunteers and supporters, so I did want to answer her. I did a little searching and there are a lot of articles on sniffing and why they do it. I like this one...
Don't forget that sniffing is also a vital part of how your dog communicates. You may get frustrated when your dog wants to sniff every lamp post down the block, but they are usually just checking out the scent marks of another dog in the neighborhood. These scents will allow them to tell if the dog is a male or female, if it is one they are familiar with, and whether they are in the near vicinity or not.
Owners can be embarrassed when their dog automatically gravitates towards sniffing another dog's butt when they first meet. For a dog though it's just like a handshake!
Thanks for your question Toni, I was bone dry on idea's for our newsletter and researching your question was fun and inspiring.
Wishing all of you a wonderfall September, I'm looking forward to all the colors. And don't forget if you are reading this newsletter and want to join us we need volunteers in every State.
love...
MaryElizabeth
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