The Super Sniff Test

Anyone who has, or has ever had, a dog has been subjected to this test, even if they don’t realize that’s what it’s called.

When you go anywhere unusual, are gone for longer than usual, or (especially) if you come home after being around other animals, your dog or dogs will sniff at your clothes, hands, face and hair with extreme interest. This includes pausing in areas where the foreign scent is strongest, pressing their nose into it to really get at it. This can go on for a minute or two, but in some cases, such as tonight, it can literally be a 20 minute ordeal.

This is the super sniff test, and is a requirement of being a dog owner.

I went to visit a friend of mine tonight and pick up some fresh venison while I was there. The meat, of course, was the primary interest, but once that was put away, it was my turn to essentially be interrogated. My friend has two dogs, one of them being a mastiff who loves attention and leaning on people.

This, of course led to lots of sniffing, some whining and a ton of reassurance from me. They don’t understand why you smell like another animal, so you have to remind them that you love them and they are your favorite. ❤️🐶