Dog Sniffing Behavior: Natural Instinct or Something More?

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Monica Pop
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When it comes to personal space, many people tend to draw clear boundaries, but the truth is that those “rules” of respecting someone’s privacy don’t really apply to dogs.

Yes, dogs are the best friends a human could ever ask for. Their love and loyalty cannot be matched, that’s for sure, but they also have a few quirky habits that can catch their owners off guard, like their tendency to shove their nose where it clearly doesn’t belong.

Just as they instinctively greet other dogs by sniffing their behinds, they often extend the same curiosity to people. That’s the reason why many dogs, without a second thought, will nudge their nose right into a human’s crotch. It may feel awkward for us, but for them, it’s completely natural. So, why do dogs do it?

What many of us see like an embarrassing invasion of privacy is a dog’s way of getting to know someone better and saying “hello.”

In fact, a dog’s nose is one of the most extraordinary tools in the animal kingdom, and everyone who has ever owned a canine can tell you that.

While us humans have about 6 million scent receptors, dogs have up to 300 million which makes their sense of smell around 10,000 times stronger than ours.

What’s more, dogs possess an additional olfactory organ called Jacobson’s organ (or the vomeronasal organ), located just above the roof of their mouth. This special structure helps them detect pheromones—chemical signals that reveal detailed information about another individual, whether it’s a fellow dog, another animal, or even a human. Since that’s plenty of data to process, dogs’ brains dedicate about 40 times more space to scent than ours do, which is what makes them superheroes of smell, able to track down anything from hidden drugs to changes in blood sugar. With this in mind, it really doesn’t come as a surprise that they make extraordinary service dogs that help the ill and the vulnerable.

So, why the crotch?

Well, dogs sticking their noses in our crotches is rather awkward, but they’re not trying to embarrass us. On the contrary, it’s all about dogs being super-powered sniffers and having instincts they can’t turn off, no matter how much we want them to.

One of the reasons why dogs tend to sniff our crotch is because of sweat glands, specifically, apocrine glands. These glands release pheromones, which carry information about age, sex, mood, and even reproductive status. While dogs have these glands all over, the strongest signals come from the genitals and anus, which is why butt-sniffing is considered to be a canine handshake.

Humans also have apocrine glands, mainly in the armpits and groin, and since armpits are hard to reach, the crotch is the next best information hub for the dogs.

For breeds such as Beagles, Bloodhounds, and Basset Hounds, resisting to smell humans’ crotches is nearly impossible.

What Can Dogs Detect?

During certain situations, the smell humans release becomes stronger. Menstruation, childbirth, or even recent sexual activity can increase the release of pheromones, which makes dogs more eager to investigate. That’s also why they have a thing for underwear.

In his book How Dogs Think, Stanley Coren, PhD, explains how Australian Shepherds were once trained to sniff out cows that had just ovulated, helping ranchers time breeding more effectively. While it hasn’t been scientifically proven that dogs can reliably detect ovulation in humans, they certainly notice changes in body chemistry. This same skill is what makes them useful in medical research, including the early detection of conditions like ovarian cancer.

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If you want to prevent your dog from sniffing your crotch, there are some tips and tricks vets and experts share.

However, you should have in mind that it’s more difficult to train dogs what not to do rather then what to do.

Some trainers recommend redirection rather than punishment. A reliable technique is fist targeting, where the dog learns to touch your closed hand with their nose on cue.

  • Present your fist to the dog.
  • When they touch it with their nose, immediately mark the behavior (“yes!” or click) and reward with a treat.
  • Repeat until consistent, then introduce a command such as “touch.”

Once the dog understands, you can redirect them whenever they approach someone’s groin. Because you can position the fist anywhere, it’s easy to block the behavior before it happens. Others can also offer their fist as a greeting instead of becoming the target of an awkward sniff.

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Jeremy Meeks today: What ‘world’s hottest felon’ looks like at 41 

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Jeremy Meeks, the Blue-Eyed Bandit, took the country by storm when the Stockton Police Department posted a mugshot photo of him following an arrest in 2014 during a gang sweep called Operation Ceasefire in Stockton, California. Meeks, who had a tough upbringing and was born and raised during “the crack era” which hit USA in the late 80s and early 90s, was convicted on federal charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and grand theft.

To the police department’s surprise, Meeks’ mugshot received plenty of comments, mostly from women, who commented on his looks.

With his light blue eyes, high cheek bones, chiseled face and tattooed neck, Meeks made many fall for him and it didn’t come as a surprise that he received plenty of offers from modeling agencies to work for them upon serving his sentence and being released from prison.

Turning his back on crime, Meeks life took a turn for the better and he has become a successful model who has walked for many of the big fashion houses and signed contracts with the best in the business, including Tommy Hilfiger and Philipp Plein.

Being son of drug addicts, with his dad killing a young mother and then taking his own life, Meeks’ early life was “very, very dark.”

“Both of my parents were heroin addicts,” he shared in a 2019 interview on the What’s Your Water podcast, “I was a heroin baby.”

Meeks’ newfound fame caused troubles in his marriage to Melissa Meeks, with whom he shares a son. The two were together for ten years, from 2008 to 2018, after which the ‘Hot Fellon’ got involved with the Topshop heiress Chloe Green who is worth around $100 million.

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Allegedly, Meeks and Green started dating in 2017 and their affair was exposed after they had been photographed together on a yacht. The couple split in 2019, after Green gave birth to their son, Jayden Meeks-Green.

Back in 2020, Meeks spoke of his arrangement with his two exes and said, “I have an incredible relationship with Chloe, the mother of my 2-year-old. And now I have a relationship with the mother of my oldest son. We’re all co-parenting. They are incredible mothers.”

Meeks opened about his tough childhood

Besides being a renown model who has conquered runways and worked for huge names in the business, Jeremy Meeks has also tried himself in the film industry.

The ‘Hot Felon’ made his feature film debut in 2020 with the BET+ streaming feature Trigger. In 2021, Meeks appeared in the independent feature film Secret Society. Later on, he starred in True to the Game 2 and 3 and even launched his own clothing line after signing a $15 million deal with Fashion Concept GmbH.

Speaking of his acting experience, he confessed he fell in love with it so we are likely to see more of him in the years that follow.

In 2024, Meeks shared yet another side of himself through his autobiography, Model Citizen: The Autobiography of Jeremy Meeks. “I’m in a place in my life where I am extremely vulnerable and want to tell my story, the whole story, and hope that people can connect to it,” he said.

By 2024, he confirmed to People that he was single, saying, “I am single. I’m trying to focus on myself.”

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BREAKING NEWS Just hours ago, a tremendous fire broke out

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Something strange is happening deep beneath the earth’s surface — and the planet just sent a terrifying message. Just hours ago, a violent 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China–Myanmar border, leaving experts stunned at its sudden ferocity. No warning, no time to prepare — just a violent rupture that turned quiet towns into disaster zones within minutes. Could this be part of a larger chain of seismic events yet to come? Scientists are rushing to find out as rescuers scramble to save lives in the aftermath.

As the first light of morning spread across Asia, disaster struck without mercy. A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake ripped through the region near the China–Myanmar border, jolting millions awake and unleashing chaos. What started as a faint rumble quickly escalated into violent shaking, collapsing buildings, tearing open roads, and sending terrified residents into the streets.

Within moments, the landscape transformed. Once peaceful towns became scenes of destruction — debris-strewn streets, crumbled homes, and frightened families gathering in open spaces. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake’s epicenter just 10 kilometers below the
surface — shallow enough to cause maximum damage. Tremors rippled far beyond the border, reaching southern China, northern Thailand, large parts of Myanmar.

Panic spread like wildfire. In cities like Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, residents poured out of buildings barefoot, clutching children, as aftershocks rattled the ground. Emergency sirens wailed as reports of fatalities and injuries began flooding in.

Authorities confirmed dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries within hours, with many more feared trapped under collapsed structures. Rescue crews worked frantically through the debris, hampered by blocked roads, widespread power outages, and damaged communication
networks.

Humanitarian teams have mobilized rapidly, setting up makeshift shelters, delivering medical aid, and coordinating evacuation efforts. Relief agencies are calling for urgent international support to help the hardest-hit areas as the full scale of the devastation becomes clearer.

Conclusion:

This catastrophic quake has left a scar stretching across three countries — a stark reminder of nature’s raw power. The next few hours will decide how many lives can still be saved, as rescuers race against time and aftershocks. The world is now watching closely. Will nations rally
together to deliver the aid needed, or will this tragedy deepen before help arrives? For the survivors, every passing moment counts.

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Boy shares a heartfelt hug with his dog before surgery — the outcome surprises everyone

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At just five years old, Tommy Chan faced one of the scariest moments of his life. He needed to undergo a complex life-saving open-heart surgery. The hospital buzzed with doctors, nurses, and family members. Amid the sterile smells and tense atmosphere, Tommy lay in his hospital bed, clutching a small stuffed animal, while his parents held each other, silently praying.

Tommy knew just how serious his condition was, and he also knew how complex the procedure would be. Although everyone he loved was there, he still missed someone important. “Can… Archie come to me? I might never see him again,” he told one of the nurses.

Archie was Tommy’s loyal Golden Retriever. He was the best friends a five-year-old could ever ask for. What’s more, he accompanied his tiny human every time he needed to go to the hospital for a check-up.

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Bringing a dog to a patient’s room was uncommon, but the doctors and nurses knew how much Archie meant to Tommy, so they decided to make an exception. Soon after, the dog was there, beside his human pal.

Tommy hugged Archie as tightly as he could and buried his face into the dog’s fur. For the first time in weeks, Tommy finally smiled.

And then, something unexpected happened.

Archie, who was usually calm and gentle, suddenly growled and lunged toward Dr. Hawthorne, the surgeon who was about to operate Tommy. The staff was shocked by the dog’s behavior.

However, it didn’t take long for everyone to understand why Archie acted the way he did.

The surgeon smelled of alcohol, and Archie could sense that better than the people in the hospital room.

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The hospital staff quickly realized the danger and Dr. Hawthorne was removed from the case. The surgery was postponed until another surgeon analyzed Tommy’s case and prepared for the operation, which thankfully, was a huge success.

Over the course of the days that followed, Tommy recovered, and it was all thanks to the hospital staff and his dog that prevented a possible tragedy from taking place.

Inspired by Archie’s bravery, the Chen family founded the Archie Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing therapy dogs into hospitals nationwide. These dogs provide emotional support, comfort, and companionship to patients, helping reduce stress and anxiety during difficult medical experiences.

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Tommy’s story also sparked changes in hospital safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of monitoring medical staff to ensure patient well-being.

Years after his surgery, Tommy is a healthy young man who often visits hospitals with Archie. They bring hope and smiles to children facing medical challenges.

This story is yet another reminder that not all heroes wear capes, some of them come with fur and a wagging tail.

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Authorities respond to serial killer rumors after 16th body found in same bayou

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A body was discovered in White Oak Bayou on Wednesday morning, adding to a string of recent recoveries from Houston-area bayous. With at least 16 remains found in the same location, concerns about a possible serial killer have grown. The latest body, recovered by a dive team around 9 a.m. on October 8 near Marie Street in Houston, was confirmed by Fox 26 Houston.

The body belonged to a female person. As of now, the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences has not determined the cause of death, but according to the authorities, no signs of foul-play were present.

The frequent discoveries of bodies disturbed the residents of Houston who fear the reason behind the discoveries could be a serial killer.

However, as speculations spread, authorities are urging the public not to believe the rumors.

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Mayor John Whitmire acknowledged that the situation is “alarming” but pushed back against “misinformation” and “wild speculation” spreading on social media. During a press conference on September 23, he stated, “We do not have any evidence that there is a serial killer loose in Houston, Texas.”

“If there was, you would hear it from me first,” he added.

Whitmire went on to say, “So, I’m before you today to let you know that enough is enough of wild speculation. It’s very frustrating to me to be at home, watch the news, or social media, and see people spread what I know to be false.”

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The mayor explained that Houston’s 2,500 miles of waterways unfortunately contribute to a number of accidental deaths, particularly among the city’s homeless population. He noted that “friends and acquaintances do not take him to a funeral home” when homeless individuals die from illness.

He emphasized that there is no indication “to suggest that any of these incidents are connected.”

According to Fox 26 Houston, Police Captain Salam Zia, head of the homicide division, confirmed that investigators have found nothing linking the cases. “There is no evidence, and I repeat no evidence, to suggest that any of these incidents are connected,” Diaz said, stressing the need “to rely on verified information and investigations.”

The victims whose bodies have been retrieved so far have been both males and females ranging in age from their twenties to their sixties.

One of the victims was identified as 20-year-old student Jade McKissic, whose body was discovered on September 15, just days after she was reported kidnapped on September 11.

Similar fears have surfaced in Austin after several bodies were found in Lady Bird Lake over the past three years.

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After Deadly Head-On Crash, Authorities Discover a Facebook Page That Left Them Speechless

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Courtney Ann Sanford, a 34-year-old woman who was considered to be an experienced driver, tragically lost her life in a head-on crash. While driving, she was listening to the song Happy by Pharrell Williams and decided to make a post about it on the social media.

The incident has since become a poignant reminder of the dangers of distracted driving and the urgent need for greater awareness and prevention. At exactly 8:33 AM on March 23, 2023, Courtney posted on her Facebook page, “The happy song makes me so HAPPY,” accompanied by several selfies that captured her upbeat mood.

Sadly, that brief moment of choice proved deadly.

Only a minute later, Courtney’s car collided with a truck at around 60 km/h, propelling her vehicle into a ditch and then into a tree. The devastating impact set her car ablaze, and tragically, she was trapped inside and did not survive.

When her family was alerted, they also learned of her last Facebook post, uncannily timed with the incident. According to the law enforcement, “The post was made at 8:33 AM. At 8:34 AM, we received the emergency call.”

This young woman’s tragic passing is a stern reminder to never text while driving because no text is worth a life.

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Authorities are calling for tougher distracted driving enforcement and better education, particularly for young drivers who often use their phones on the road. While tools like “Do Not Disturb While Driving” can help, safety ultimately depends on personal responsibility.

Courtney Sanford’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly a joyful moment can turn tragic. Across the country, communities and schools are working to raise awareness and build safer driving habits. Road safety is a shared duty — and a single distraction can change everything.

When you text while driving, you’re endangering not only yourself but also your passengers, pedestrians, and other drivers. The road requires your complete focus. Keep in mind that driving is a serious responsibility, not just a routine activity.

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Teen Rushed to Hospital After Dangerous Experiment: A Stark Reminder on Safety

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Monica Pop
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When Curiosity Turns Dangerous: A Teen’s Close Call

What starts as innocent curiosity can sometimes spiral into a life-threatening situation. A recent incident involving a teenage girl has captured widespread attention online, raising urgent questions about safety, supervision, and the hidden risks teens face today. Was this a moment of reckless experimentation—or a reflection of broader challenges young people encounter in the digital age?

A Dangerous Experiment

Reports indicate that the teen inserted a common household item—a pen—into her body, resulting in serious internal injuries that required immediate hospitalization. Medical professionals have stressed the severity of the case, warning that such actions can have lasting consequences if not treated promptly.

Experts are using the incident as a powerful reminder that curiosity, peer pressure, and exposure to online trends can sometimes push teens toward dangerous behaviors they do not fully understand. The case has sparked conversations among parents, educators, and health communities about the importance of proactive guidance and education.

Lessons for Parents and Teens

This alarming episode highlights a crucial point: everyday objects can become hazards when handled without knowledge or caution. Open communication, safety education, and monitoring of online influences are essential tools to help teens explore curiosity safely. Communities that prioritize awareness and guidance can prevent risky behavior from turning into serious injury.

Conclusion

While curiosity is a natural part of adolescence, incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of the fine line between exploration and danger. By fostering education, dialogue, and supervision, parents and educators can ensure that curiosity becomes a source of learning—not a path to harm.

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11 warning signs your body gives about your health

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Not every symptom that feels out of the ordinary means something serious, but your body often gives subtle warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. From skin changes, sudden weight loss, unexplained rashes, and changes in digestion to unusual sensations, these signs can reveal underlying health issues that need attention.

The body is incredibly intelligent. It heals, adapts, and constantly communicates through small changes. Listening to these signals helps prevent small problems from becoming serious ones.

If you believe the signals your body sends you may indicate something more serious always consult a doctor.

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1. Dandruff and hair loss

A flaky scalp is an issue many people struggle with, but when it’s accompanied by hair loss, it may signal a deficiency in key nutrients in your body. Low levels of zinc, iron, and vitamins B2, B3, B6, and B7 are often linked to this condition.

2. Wrinkly hands and fingers

Wrinkles are a normal part of aging, and pruney fingers usually appear after spending time in water. However, if your hands look unusually wrinkled or lose elasticity without water exposure, it could signal dehydration, poor circulation, or thyroid problems.

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3. White patches on the tongue

A healthy tongue should have a light pink color. If you start noticing white patches, it could be a sign of oral thrush, which often affects people with diabetes. Sometimes, it just means your mouth needs a little extra care, so improving your oral hygiene can help clear it up.

4. Skin rashes

Eczema often causes red, itchy skin, but if a rash appears along with a fever, it could be due to an infection or contact with certain plants. Even if it seems mild, it’s best to have it checked by a doctor to prevent complications.

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5. Swollen ankles

Although swollen ankles can sometimes be caused by water retention from too much salt or standing for long periods, they can also signal poor circulation, heart problems, or an underactive thyroid.

6. Dry eyes

Dry eyes can be uncomfortable and sometimes lead to irritation or damage. While aging or medications can cause this, persistent dryness alongside a dry mouth might point to Sjogren’s syndrome, an immune system disorder.

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7. Bloating

Feeling a bit bloated after eating is usually harmless, but it can sometimes signal a food sensitivity. Even without knowing it, certain foods—like wheat or gluten—can trigger extra gas and discomfort in the stomach.

8. Unexplained bruises

If you notice unexplained bruises appearing without any bumps or knocks, it’s worth checking with your doctor. Sometimes it’s just a vitamin deficiency, but it can also indicate a more serious issue, like a blood clotting disorder.

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9. Constant thirst

Staying hydrated is important, but if you’re constantly thirsty, it could be a warning sign of prediabetes. Other common signs include feeling unusually tired and needing to urinate more often.

10. Random muscle twitches

Muscle twitches are usually harmless and can happen from exercise, stress, dehydration, or lack of sleep. In some cases, though, they may point to a neurological condition or kidney issues.

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11. Snoring

Snoring is often harmless, though it can be annoying. Sometimes, it’s a sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition that needs medical attention. With proper treatment, such as a breathing device, sleep and overall health can improve.

Whenever you have concerns regarding certain unusual symptoms or sings your body sends consult a doctor.

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