{"id":2460,"date":"2023-10-16T12:19:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T19:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:30:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T20:30:40","slug":"who-let-the-nose-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/en\/who-let-the-nose-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Who let the nose out?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your dog has a super power? Hidden right in the middle of his cute face! Yes, I\u2019m talking about his nose, his most powerful sensory organ. Dogs have <strong>an extraordinary sense of smell<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1207 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-1800x1200.jpg 1800w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose-640x427.jpg 640w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/jack-russel-nose.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you picture your dog, during his daily walks, sniffing every inch of the pavement <em>(tracking)<\/em> or his nose in the air <em>(air scenting)<\/em>, catching a scent coming from God knows where, that we are not equipped to smell?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does my dog smell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So many things, my dear, so many things\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>more than 100 million olfactory receptors <\/strong>(Yes, more than 100 million!!), your dog\u2019s nose is insanely powerful and puts us to shame, with our ridiculous 6 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say that he can smell a dead rat miles away and days old scents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Food, people, other animals, very interesting smells for our furry friends but one of the most interesting things for them to sniff and analyze are <strong>hormones<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So many things can be told through hormones!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gender of the other dog, of course, but also if he\u2019s scared (fear can be detected through pee, poop and sweat!!), healthy, neutered or not\u2026So don\u2019t blame your dog for sniffing his friend\u2019s rear end or even your Uncle Dave\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be inappropriate in the human world but for a dog, it\u2019s basic behaviour and absolutely not rude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unless it lasts too long and\/or if the other dog isn\u2019t ok with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you\u2019re absolutely right to call him away and go on with your walk.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2478 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-16x12.jpg 16w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-tree-640x480.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ollie sniffing a tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>And to help Uncle Dave think about something other than your dog shoving his nose between his legs, you can tell him about the <strong>Jacobson organ<\/strong> that dogs have! An organ acting like a second nose and meant especially to detect and analyze pheromones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>See, Uncle Dave? My dog is not a perv, he\u2019s a superhero!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 5 stars sense of smell:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists say that the part of their brain devoted to analyzing our smelly world is 40 times more developed than ours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some breeds are well known for having a very developed sense of smell and can be used to detect explosives, truffles, drugs, human remains\u2026 (Never ending list). They\u2019re naturally good at it and this ability makes them very good for the job they were bred to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the last decade, we\u2019ve developed new skills like detecting cancer, warning people with epilepsy of an incoming episode, detecting gluten\u2026 It\u2019s amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obviously, not all dogs are born equals and gifted with this 5 stars nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some breeds with a short snout, like French bulldogs, Boston terriers aren\u2019t bred to become Police dogs but it doesn\u2019t mean that they can\u2019t use their nose and enjoy some <strong>nose games<\/strong> or man trailing!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duke-boston-terrier.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2461 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duke-boston-terrier.jpg 720w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duke-boston-terrier-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duke-boston-terrier-9x12.jpg 9w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/duke-boston-terrier-480x640.jpg 480w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/960;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Duke, boston terrier.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let them sniff!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know how powerful your dog\u2019s nose is, I hope you understand why it\u2019s so important to let him sniff and how it&rsquo;s part of his biological needs.(Learn more about your dog&rsquo;s needs <a href=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/en\/understand-and-meet-your-dogs-needs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When your dog is sniffing your neighbor\u2019s fence or a post, it\u2019s a bit like you when you\u2019re scrolling on your favorite social media or reading your email. <strong>Welcome to PEEBOOK, my friends<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like to be disturbed when you\u2019re scrolling through Facebook? Think about it the next time you feel the urge to pull on the leash or ask Doggo to <em>\u201cLeave it\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, try <strong>walking him with a long line<\/strong> if the environment allows it, and let him follow his nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2468 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-768x1024.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-9x12.jpg 9w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-480x640.jpg 480w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Peter-parker-mountain-view-scaled.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that nose focused activities are about 8 times more tiring than physical activity. So it might be worth it to let your dog sniff however many fences and posts he wants, instead of walking 4 miles, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An easy way to stimulate their brain and nose, is to take them to new places and to let them discover new smells and use that beautiful tool they have!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>A calming sense:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sniffing is tapping into your dog\u2019s brain, as we saw above. <strong>This innate behaviour also lowers the heart rate and has a calming effect on your dog.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2480 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-16x12.jpg 16w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Tikka-nose-640x480.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tikka, relaxing during a sniffari.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s even something you can use if you see that your dog is a bit anxious and needs to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toss a few treats in a snuffle mat or on the grass, and let him find it. It\u2019s called <strong>foraging<\/strong> and it\u2019s extremely good for dogs, anxious or not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sniffing is also used as a <strong>calming signal<\/strong>, between dogs and other animals. You can probably remember your dog \u201cpretending\u201d to be sniffing the ground when another dog was approaching him. That calming behaviour is interpreted as <em>\u201cI mean no threat, I came in peace\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about calming signals<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/en.turid-rugaas.no\/calming-signals---the-art-of-survival.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dogs can also use it when they want to disengage after playing, to let the other dog know that they need a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happy nose, happy dog!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Such an interesting and powerful sense, right?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that the more dogs are allowed to use their nose through different activities, the happier they are! And we all want our dear furry friends to be happy, right?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2481 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-1024x768.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-768x576.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-16x12.jpg 16w, http:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ollie-sniffing-ground-640x480.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/768;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using their brain and nose helps them feel more confident and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities like foraging, scent detection and nose work are excellent for your dog&rsquo;s mental health and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019re interested in starting a fun activity with your dog, join us for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helene-pawsitive-solutions.com\/en\/my-services\/online-courses-dog-training\/dog-nose-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online and live nose game class<\/a>! <strong>Contact us for details!<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that your dog has a super power? 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