What Do Dogs Sense? A Look at How Dogs Use Their Senses to Navigate the World

There are many things that we still don’t understand about dogs, such as how they sense the world around them. Each dog’s senses work a little differently, and understanding how they work is important for dog owners. In this article, we will give an overview of each dog’s senses and how they work. Stay tuned for future articles that will go in-depth into each sense!

Sight

Sight is the dog’s primary sense. Dogs can see better in low light than humans and they have a wider peripheral vision. They also have a higher-than-average number of rods, which helps them see movement better. Dogs use their sight to interact with their environment, including other animals and people.

Hearing

Hearing is another important sense for dogs. They can hear higher-pitched sounds than humans and they can hear them from a longer distance. Dogs use their hearing to detect changes in their environment, such as when someone is coming or going. They also use it to communicate with other dogs and people.

Smell

Smell is one of the dog’s most important senses. Dogs have about 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to humans who have only about six million. This means that dogs can smell things that we…