Dogs have an incredible sense of smell, estimated to be anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 times more powerful than that of humans. While their sniffing behavior is often amusing or embarrassing, it is entirely natural. If your dog is sniffing your genital area, there is a scientific reason behind it.
Understanding a Dog’s Sense of Smell
Dogs rely on their noses to gather information about their surroundings and the people they encounter. They possess a special organ called the Jacobson’s organ (vomeronasal organ), which allows them to detect chemical signals known as pheromones. These pheromones convey crucial details about a person’s hormonal changes, emotional state, and even health conditions.
Dogs rely on their noses to gather information about their surroundings and the people they encounter. They possess a special organ called the Jacobson’s organ (vomeronasal organ), which allows them to detect chemical signals known as pheromones. These pheromones convey crucial details about a person’s hormonal changes, emotional state, and even health conditions.
