If your dog is sniffing your genital area, it means you have…

Dogs live in a world of scent, and what feels like a social disaster to you is simply a greeting to them. Those quick sniffs at the crotch are driven by their extraordinary ability to detect pheromones, subtle chemical signals that reveal age, sex, mood, and even health. Because these signals are strongest around the genitals, dogs naturally investigate there first, using their nose the way we use words and eye contact.