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By A Nose

Whether they are happy to see you or stand guard in warning of danger, dogs use their noses to determine if something is to be feared or trusted.  Have you ever wondered why dogs go nose to nose with other dogs, or nose to butt?  Or why their noses are cold and wet?  It turns out a dogs nose is like a wet sponge.   Their noses have 300 million olfactory receptors that capture smells from the air.  Compare this to humans which only have 6 million receptors means that dogs are 50X more sensitive to smells than a human.  Their brain can distinguish smell in concentrations up to 100 million times less than humans can detect smells. If you could smell a teaspoon of sugar in one cup of coffee, it would be  akin to a dog being able to smell 1 tsp of sugar in enough water to would fit into 2 Olympic sized pools. You may be aware of bomb sniffing dogs, drug sniffing dogs.  There are even some dogs that sniff out cancer cells.

 

checking out each other
friend or enemy

Taking a look at that beautiful nose!

dog nose
the nose has it

The dog breathes in through the nostrils and exhales through the slits on the side of the nose.  The two nostrils can operate independently from one another allowing the dog to locate the smell quicker. Dogs have the ability to inhale and exhale at the same time.   Once inhaled, the air is separated into two parts.  One part is for the smell and the other is for respiration. Dogs have a second scent receptor in their nose called the vomeronasal organ.  This is solely dedicated to sniffing out phermones.  This makes it possible for dogs to discern friendly animals versus potential predators, recognize human emotional sates and even notice when someone is getting sick.

 

sniffing the goodies
Treats?
sniffing for friends
a new friend
I trust this guy
smelling trust

 

Project 52-Blog Circle

This post is part of Project 52 which challenges Professional Pet Photographers to focus on a particular topic/assignment each week. There are photographers from all over the world participating.  Follow the next link to view how the next amazing photographer tackles this weeks challenge.  Then follow each link at the end of each blog until you return to me.. Then you have successfully completed our blog circle. Enjoy!

+++++ NOW head over to  Elaine Tweedy, Northeastern PA Pet Photographer, I Got The Shot Photography  and nose around her blog+++++

Come and find your Best Friend!
Second Chance has a unique program near Syracuse N.Y. where inmates train the rescued dogs and it gives both the dogs and the inmates a second chance in life.  Come visit Second Chance Canine Shelter.  We are open Saturdays and Sundays 10-2.
Friends of Second Chance Canine Adoption Shelter
6660 E. Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078
315-435-5584
Website for Second Chance
Here are some pictures of the dogs at Second Chance that are looking for Homes.

Nancy Kieffer is a photographer serving  the Central New York and Adirondack region and beyond.  Travel assignments welcomed.   If you would like to book a Day in the Life session for your pet, please email me at Nancy@nancykiefferphotography.com or call 315-469-8807.   Nancy also offers instruction in photography and Lightroom.