You Asked: ‘Why Is My Dog Doing THAT?’

When She Sniffs Before Urinating

We know a dog’s nose is one of the strongest scent-sniffers in the world. That’s why the police use them instead of any other kind of technology. So, when she is determined to have a sniff before urinating, you can bet there’s a reason why.

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Well, usually she’s looking for somewhere that doesn’t already have a scent from another dog. When looking for a place to ‘eliminate’ with her urine, she wants to make sure she can find a place that is just hers.