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

Published on June 17, 2019 By Chloe Draws

When He Sniffs Other Dogs

We’ve all seen our dogs run up to others in the park and immediately sniff their butts. While we think it’s funny (albeit gross!) have we ever stopped and wondered why they love to get the smell of butts?

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Well, dogs’ butts generate pheromones, which is a chemical secreted by an animal that determines behavioral development. This means that dogs can examine the personality of other dogs by smelling their behinds. Can you imagine if humans did that?