Fair Oaks Responsible Dog Owners Group

Answer:
Most dogs must thoroughly investigate the area first to imbibe the various
olfactory or pheromonal" signals previously deposited there by themselves
or other dogs.

Even simply establishing an "all clear" (that no other pup has left a
warning pee mail signal), is a worthwhile exercise. Once the
significance of the location has been established, a dog is free to
evacuate his bladder. We fail to understand this type of behavior because
humans do not live in the same olfactory world as dogs do. Our sense of
smell is considerably inferior and, to us, the whole exercise of sniffing
before urinating appears pointless.

Humans also fail to appreciate the dual significance of urination as an
elimination process and as a means of communication. It's the ultimate
"two-fer deal."

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