Why Dogs Sniff So Much on Walks

A walk can be full of odor information that people barely notice. This episode explores what sniffing lets dogs investigate and where research cannot tell us exactly what one dog is thinking. Inside this episode: - Sniffing as exploration - Odor information - What studies can show - Reading the whole situation Sources include original canine olfaction and odor-trail studies. This episode is an educational overview, not individual professional advice. Details can vary by context. Corrections are incorporated into future editions. Follow Life With Dogs: In Context for more episodes.