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

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.

When your dog sniffs a stranger’s groin or nuzzles another dog’s rear, they are performing the equivalent of a firm handshake and sustained eye contact. They are learning age, emotional continue reading …