Questions tagged [olfactory]
What role do dogs play in medical detection research, such as identifying diseases?
Category: Dog-Related Science and Research
Dogs play a significant and increasingly recognized role in medical detection research, particularly in identifying diseases through their extraordinary sense of smell. Their olfactory abilities are estimated to be between 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than humans, making them uniquely suit...
What types of scents are typically used in professional scent work training for dogs?
Category: Advanced Training
Scent work training for dogs is a specialized activity that taps into their natural olfactory abilities. Dogs have an extraordinary sense of smell, with up to 300 million olfactory receptors compared to about 6 million in humans. This makes them highly effective at detecting and identifying specific...