It is not about mischief or effort to embarrass you. Dogs become acquainted with the smell and collect information. And the crotch is literally a “data center”.
Dog greeting can be a little embarrassing for us, but for the dog is perfectly normal. While people get acquainted with eye contact and handshake, Dogs prefer a detailed olfactory survey. Their nose is not just a decoration. It contains up to 300 million olfactory receptors, ie about fifty times more than a human nose. And it is what you will learn who you are, what you had for lunch, in what mood and even if you had just played sports.
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Why do dogs choose just crotch
Everything is related to the apocrine glands that release pheromones. These glands are mainly due to the armpits and in the genital area. While the armpits are often covered by deodorants, the crotch remains a kind of clean source. For the dog is therefore the most logical to head just where it is possible to choke the most.
Dogs using these odors recognize gender, age, hormonal condition or, for example, whether a woman is pregnant or has menstruation. Some races, such as beagle or bloodhound, have a sense of smell so sensitive that they can recognize minor hormonal changes.
Interestingly, they pay more attention to which they just ovulate or have other hormonal changes. That is why some women may attract dog nose more than others. And no, it’s really nothing personal.
Is it possible to unlearn the dog?
The good news is that inappropriate sniffing can be unlearned. The basis is to distract the dog elsewhere. Experts recommend teaching a dog Targeting, ie touching the fist with a nose on command. When someone comes to visit, instead of examining the crotch, offer a dog fist to sniff. Your four -legged friend will satisfy his natural need and at the same time he will not embarrass anyone. But a simple command “sit” on the arrival of the visit can also help. You will employ the dog and he will not have the opportunity for courtesy smell.
If your dog has really strong interest in odors, try to offer him more meaningful use. There are sniffing pads, puzzles or even sniffing courses. In them, the dog learns to look for objects according to the smell and develops not only the smell but also the brain. Moreover, they get tired mentally, which means a quieter companion at home.
Another option is the Nosework courses, Sport, where the dog is looking for specific odors in different environments. This training helps not only with the control of behavior, but the IS strengthening the relationship between the dog and the owner.
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Embarrassingly? Maybe. Naturally? Definitely.
Although it can be unpleasant in some situations, Dogs sniff to our crotch of natural need to understand the world around them. Their behavior is not rude, but instinctive. Instead of punishing it is better to offer them an alternative. And if you understand what is behind this behavior, you may laugh next time, instead of blushing.
