Questions tagged [olfactory capability]

What is the role of scent in a dog's ability to remember specific objects?

Category: Canine Cognition

The role of scent in a dog's ability to remember specific objects is profound and deeply rooted in their biology and evolutionary history. Dogs possess an extraordinary sense of smell, which is estimated to be between 10,000 to 100,000 times more sensitive than that of humans. This olfactory capabil...