{"id":4548,"date":"2025-05-05T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/?p=4548"},"modified":"2025-05-03T05:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T08:28:24","slug":"por-que-os-caes-farejam-tudo-no-passeio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/why-do-dogs-sniff-everything-on-the-sidewalk\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do dogs sniff everything on the walk?"},"content":{"rendered":"

You already wondered why your puppy<\/strong> For every two steps to smell a pole, a tree or even the floor? sniffing is like reading a newspaper full of news<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After studying canine behavior and talking to experts, I found that this behavior goes far beyond simple distraction. Why dogs are so attached to smells<\/strong>, keep reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Canine Faro is a superpower<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd0d Incredible comparison:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Humans: ~ 5 million olfactory receptors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dogs: up to 300 million<\/strong> (depending on the breed).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    This means that dogs<\/strong> They detect smells we haven't even imagined - from traces of other animals to hormonal changes in humans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2. They are \u201creading\u201d the environment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When your dog smells like a pole or a plant, it is collecting information such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc15 Who passed by?<\/strong> (Other dogs, cats, wild animals).
    \u23f3 How long?<\/strong> (cooler smells indicate recent passage).
    \ud83d\udca1 What is the emotional state?<\/strong> (fear, aggressiveness, excitement).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It's like they are sailing on a social network of smells<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    3. Territorial marking and communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Besides \u201creading\u201d smells, the dogs<\/strong> They also leave their own messages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udca6 Pee and anal glands<\/strong> Contain information about age, sex and health.
    \ud83d\udccd Dominant dogs<\/strong> They usually mark in high places (such as poles).
    \ud83e\udd1d It is a form of socialization<\/strong> \"Even without seeing other dogs, they\" communicate. \"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    4. Stress relief and mental stimulus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Tours without smelling are like Read a book with the blank pages<\/strong> for a dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\udde0 Stimulates the brain<\/strong> (Avoid boredom and anxiety).
    \ud83d\ude0c Reduces stress<\/strong> (It is a natural and pleasurable activity).
    \ud83d\udc3e Makes the tour more rewarding<\/strong> than just walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip:<\/strong> Reserve one \u201cSmelling Tour\u201d<\/strong> - Let your dog explore freely for a few minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    5. Tracking of food and dangers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Instinctively, the dogs<\/strong> sniff to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf57 Find food<\/strong> (Even the domesticated maintain this instinct).
    \u26a0\ufe0f Detect threats<\/strong> (like dangerous animals or toxic substances).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Curiosity:<\/strong> Some races, like Bloodhounds, can follow a trail of days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    \u2705 Let it sniff in moderation<\/strong> -It is essential for canine well-being.
    \ud83d\udeab Only interrupt<\/strong> If it's something dangerous (spoiled food, poison).
    \u23f3 Dedicate 10-15 minutes of the tour<\/strong> just for this olfactory exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Conclusion: Respect your dog's nose<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    To the dogs<\/strong>Smelling is as important as seeing it is for us. Deny this instinct<\/strong> It can make them frustrated and stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The next time your pet stops to investigate a smell, remember: he is Learning, communicating and having fun<\/strong> in your own way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Have you ever noticed any funny behavior from your dog during the tours?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Share in the comments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc15 Mark a friend who has a dog<\/strong> And share this curiosity!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Discover the fascinating reason behind the dog's habit of smelling everything during the tours and how essential to their well-being!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4559,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[167],"tags":[266,269,230],"class_list":["post-4548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-curiosidades","tag-cachorros","tag-comportamento-canino","tag-curiosidade"],"blocksy_meta":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/horatech.shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Por-Que-os-Caes-Farejam-Tudo-no-Passeio.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4548"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4560,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4548\/revisions\/4560"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4559"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/horatech.shop\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}