I was walking my dog outside and saw the dog chasing another dog and sniffing the butt. Naturally, the owner was a little embarrassed and felt that the dog was too rude. Many people are also curious about the reason why dogs "sniff their butts" when they meet each other. Today I will tell you the truth.
«Greetings between Dogs»
When people see acquaintances outside, they will say hello and find out how they are doing. Dogs naturally have their own way of communicating.
Butt sniffing is their social behavior. By sniffing the smell emitted from another dog's butt anal glands , dogs can learn about the other dog's physical condition, where they have been, whether they can mate, etc.
«Determining the other person’s identity»
We humans rely on our naked eyes to judge whether the other person is an acquaintance, but dogs prefer to use their noses to smell. The anal glands in dogs have the strongest smell, which makes it easier for them to make judgments.
If they are two familiar dogs, they will recognize each other as long as they smell each other. Then the dog can play together with peace of mind. After all, it is still very happy to see its friend again.
«Understand the opponent’s fighting power»
Dogs are not stupid. When they encounter a dog they don’t know, they don’t know whether they are powerful or not. They will definitely not rush up directly. They will circle around and smell the other person’s pheromones ( That's the anal glands), so you can understand the opponent's combat effectiveness.
If he judges that he is not as powerful as his opponent, he will give in and act more docile.
«Want to make friends with you»
When dogs sniff each other or humans, they may want to get to know you and become friends. It may scare people, but dogs are not malicious.
Some dogs are more enthusiastic. When they see strangers, they will come up to sniff them. They are saying hello to you and want to play with you.
«Looking for a dog suitable for mating»
When a male dog is in estrus, he will follow the smell to find a female dog in estrus and take the initiative to smell the female dog’s butt. If it is determined that the female dog is in estrus (it will emit a special smell), the dog The dog will issue an invitation to mate.
Female dogs will avoid it if they don't want to, while male dogs are likely to fight in order to compete for the opposite sex. Dogs in estrus must be taken good care of by their owners.
If your dog doesn’t want to go home after going out, you can give him some snacks to coax him.
When dogs are in estrus, their moods fluctuate greatly. They always want to go out to find dogs of the opposite sex, and their appetite is not very good. The owner can feed some probiotics with dog food, or feed some goat milk powder . .
In order to make your dog healthier, you should choose a nutritious dog food.
Conclusion: Has your dog been neutered?
