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The Rear-end Sniff

Dog owners tend to react with a mix of outrage and embarrassment when pets sniff other dogs’ rear ends. But to canines, it’s simply another way to communicate with the creatures they meet outdoors.

Dogs sniff as a form of greeting and to obtain relevant information. The smell tells them if another canine is ill, aggressive, or friendly. It also serves as a calming mechanism helping them relieve stress in unfamiliar situations.

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