Dogs have an uncanny ability to know when to anticipate their owners’ arrival.
Have you ever walked through your front door and found your dog waiting for you right there. Or maybe you have a doggy cam that shows your pooch sitting in the entryway a half-hour before it’s time for you to get home after work. If so, you have also probably wondered: How does he know when it’s time for me to come home?
It’s not the insane canine sorcery it seems. There is fascinating actual science attributed to your dog’s innate intuition regarding knowing when you should be home from work.
What Drives a Dog’s Sense of Time?
Unlike we inferior humans, dogs don’t rely on clocks. They have an intense sense of routine. Dogs quickly catch on to the rhythms of everyday household routines. They know when it’s time for their meals. They know when the mail carrier is due. And likewise, they know when their humans usually come home. Over time, the more consistent the patterns, the more ingrained they become in the dog’s natural clock.
Cues of Smell and Sound Also Play a Role
Dogs experience life in a much different way than humans, relying on their senses, especially their robust sense of smell. Some experts even suggest that dogs can detect the gradual decrease of their owners’ scent in the home. This fading scent acts as a veritable timer, marking the minutes and hours until their humans return. When that scent reaches a particular low point, dogs are triggered to anticipate their owners’ arrival back home.
In addition to their strong sense of smell, dogs hear or pick up on sounds that humans often overlook. Dogs might know the hum of a specific car engine or footsteps approaching – even footsteps we would not pick up on.
Emotional Connection and Intuition
There is an undeniable bond between dogs and their humans. Our dogs are very emotionally attuned to us, and they might pick up on subtle cues in ways that researchers are still exploring. That’s why you might even find your best friend waiting for you at the door even if you come home at an unusual time.
Allow Your Dog to Anticipate Our Dog Walking Team’s Arrival!
Woofie’s of the Denver Foothills encourages you to support your dogs while you’re away from home. This is especially important for newly adopted dogs and new puppies, who are still adjusting to routine. Being at home alone for long stretches can also be stressful for high-energy dogs, special needs dogs, and those with separation anxiety.
That’s where Woofie’s of the Denver Foothills comes in. Our Denver area dog walkers offer companionship, exercise, and tender loving care while you’re at work or away from home. Our professional dog walkers offer midday visits to help break up the day or more consistent visits to help your new dog or puppy establish a routine.
Our pet care team’s goal, no matter your needs, is to keep tails wagging and stress levels low.
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