As a dog, smelling the scent around us is one of the most common things we do. During the dog walking, sometimes we will keep sniffing the same place, making the owner feel impatient. So, why do dogs always like to smell the surroundings? How to deal with the situation where the dog keeps smelling when walking?

Next I will answer these questions for you. Dogs have a very keen sense of smell, and it is said that their sense of smell is 1,000 times that of humans. They perceive their surroundings by smell and search for information in the environment. Dogs can tell the source of food, companions, enemies, toys, odors, etc. through their noses. They can tell whether there have been other dogs in the local area, whether there are other animals, and whether there are things worth exploring through their sense of smell. Therefore, dogs’ smelling behavior is a nature and instinct.

When the dog stops to smell the ground while walking, it may be because he smells other dogs, or a new smell, which arouses his interest. Of course, it is also possible that the dog treats smelling as a way of having fun, and it will be particularly excited about certain smells. At this time, it will smell for a while and then try to track the direction of the scent. If your dog often stops to sniff, it may be because it is more curious or has entered a relatively unfamiliar field and needs to explore the surrounding situation as much as possible. At this time, the owner should give enough patience and time to allow the dog to discover and be familiar with the surrounding environment.

If you find that your dog has been smelling the same place, you can gently pull the dog forward, but do not pull it hard, otherwise it will make the dog feel uncomfortable and unhappy. During the walk of the dog, the dog keeps smelling the scent not only makes the owner feel irritable, but also makes the dog slow down, affecting the efficiency of walking the dog. At this time, the owner can try some ways to alleviate this situation and make walking the dog more efficient and fun. First, you can wear a mask for your dog. Of course, the mask is not to protect the dog's breathing, but to prevent it from perceiving its surroundings through its sense of smell, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive smell. In this way, the owner can control the dog's olfactory behavior and make it more focused on walking the dog. Secondly, owners can also try to use toys or other methods to distract their dog. When the dog starts to smell, the owner can take out the toys that the dog likes, or teach it some new tricks to turn its attention to other aspects. This not only distracts the dog's attention, but also makes walking the dog more interesting and meaningful. Walking a dog is important, not only provides exercise and stimulation for the dog, but also enhances the relationship with the owner. When the dog is smelling the scent, the owner should not feel disappointed and helpless. Instead, he should understand the dog's nature and take appropriate measures to control the dog's olfactory behavior. Only through continuous training and patience can dogs become healthier and more well-behaved.