Being a truly responsible and loving dog owner goes far beyond providing food, water, shelter, and the occasional walk around the block. At its core, it’s about learning to step—at least partially—into a completely different way of experiencing the world. Dogs don’t interpret life primarily through language or sight the way humans do. Instead, they live in a richly layered world built on scent, movement, tone, and emotional cues we often overlook. Understanding that difference is where real connection begins. The world as a scent-first experience To a dog, smell isn’t just one sense among many—it’s the dominant framework through which reality is understood. While humans might glance at a room and immediately recognize faces, objects, and context, a dog…
These glands are heavily concentrated in the armpits and genitals.
Well… since they can’t reach the armpits, so crotch it is…”.Dogs cannot speak so they have their own ways.
Your dog is just trying to know you, but if you’re embarrassed with this innate behaviour,
you can redirect it by training your dog; giving treats and saying basic commands such as sit, stay, etc.
Their sniffing is equivalent to asking your name, where you live, as well as shaking hands.
As non-verbal species, this is their way.