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Dog(s) of the Day:
Bandit
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How Do Dogs Understand Time?
Ever wonder why your dog treats a five-minute trip to the mailbox like you’ve been lost at sea for a decade? To us, it’s the blink of an eye. To them, it’s a grand, long-awaited reunion.
While we live by the ticking of the clock, dogs live by the rhythm of the world around them. Understanding how they process time doesn't just satisfy our curiosity—it helps us appreciate the beautiful, scent-filled "now" they inhabit.
The Clock in the Nose: Telling Time by Scent
While humans are visual creatures, dogs "see" the passage of time through their noses. Alexandra Horowitz, a renowned canine cognition researcher, suggests that dogs use scent to track the movement of the day.
Morning Air: Fresh, cool air carries the scent of the morning dew and the neighbors waking up.
The Fading Scent: When you leave for work, your scent is strongest. As the hours pass, your "smell" in the house slowly evaporates and weakens.
Predictable Returns: Your dog likely learns that when your scent reaches a certain level of "fadedness," that is usually the moment the garage door opens. They aren't counting minutes; they are measuring the air.
Circadian Rhythms and Biological Triggers
Dogs possess a sophisticated circadian rhythm—an internal biological clock that responds to light and darkness. This is why your pup might nudge you for dinner at exactly 5:00 PM, even though they can't read a digital clock.
Their bodies react to:
Light levels: The shifting angle of shadows in the living room.
Biological cues: Their metabolism and hunger hormones trigger at regular intervals.
Human routines: They are masters of observation. The sound of you closing your laptop or putting on specific shoes signals a transition in time that they recognize instantly.
Episodic Memory: Do They Remember the Past?
For a long time, scientists believed dogs lived entirely in the present. However, recent studies suggest dogs have a version of episodic memory—the ability to remember specific events from the past.
While they may not "reminisce" about their puppyhood in the way we do, they certainly remember that one time you dropped a piece of bacon in the corner of the kitchen three years ago. They carry the past with them through associations and feelings rather than a chronological timeline.
The "Eternal Now"
Perhaps the most heartwarming part of canine time-keeping is their commitment to the present. Unlike humans, dogs don't waste time worrying about tomorrow’s vet appointment or regretting the shoe they chewed last week.
"Dogs live in a world of 'now.' Every walk is the best walk, every meal is the best meal, and every time you walk through the door is the best moment of their day."
Why it Matters
Understanding their perspective helps us become better companions. When your dog gets "the zoomies" at sunset, or greets you with overwhelming joy after a short errand, they aren't being dramatic—they are simply reacting to the flow of their unique, sensory-driven world.
Next time you see your dog staring out the window or sniffing the air intently, remember: they aren't just looking at the yard. They’re checking the time.
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Dog Food and Supplement Recalls
Here are the recent recalls and advisories:
Bonnihill Farms (Fromm Family Foods) - BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs for potential plastic contamination
Foodynamics - Freeze Dried Pet Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Nature’s Own - Pet Chews Bully Bites Treats for potential Salmonella contamination.
Family Photo of the Day:
Minny!
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