Why do dogs smell each other’s butts? It turns out the reasons are more complex that you would think. This dog behavior is one of the animal kingdom’s more interesting forms of chemical communication. Not only that, but they have a secondary olfactory system called the Vomeronasal or Jacobson’s Organ that has its own fascinating structure and abilities. It links directly to their brain!
This video not only explains the array of information a dog collects about another dog, but how they do it.
Want to know more about a dog’s nose in detail? Then you’ll want to hear and see what Alexandra Horowitz has to say about how dogs “see with their noses” and how the dog’s nasal architecture reveals a whole world beyond what humans can see.
Two stray small dogs had been evading capture for several weeks when Hope For Paws arrived to save them. Loreta Frankytone hit the ground twice trying to catch the dogs in the old school yard where they had sought refuge. It was a big space to cover, and Eldad Hagar and Loreta had to act…
Major the Shiba Inu has the most adorable response when his mom asks him if he likes his new toy. In this short but sweet clip, Major the Shiba Inu runs over to his new squeaky toy, eager to give it a try. His human poses the question and he instantly drops it and gives…
Who would have thought we would get this reaction! The size of this dog! its just so pure to see this type of rection from a dog and to understand how loving and caring they can actually be. They understand more than we give them credit. Teddy is an amazing and gentle giant! His ears…
It seems dog lovers can now officially boast that dogs are brainier than cats. A new scientific study has determined that dogs are smarter than cats when it comes to the number of neurons in the cerebral cortex of their brains. It’s commonly understood that higher neuron count translates to higher levels of intelligence and…
When the winter weather comes, many pet parents will turn their attention to getting their boots to protect their dogs‘ paws from the cold, the ice and the salt on the roads. And although many dogs get used to wearing shoes, it doesn’t mean the dogs like having the “strange things” on their feet! Watch…
