Do you sometimes wish your beloved companion would just hurry up and get his/her business done? I mean really………I’ve got a schedule to keep here….!

Well, the first thing that comes up for me is the stark difference between “scheduled” human life and the beautiful, holistic ability of animals to “live in the present moment”. I must say, the very thought of truly being present to each moment instead of planning and evaluating how well I’m doing in each moment certainly does seem to relieve some of my stress.

So how does “sniffing” relate to “living in the present moment”? Because when my or your animals(s) feel the call to sniff, that is exactly what they are going to do, and they won’t stop until they no longer feel the physical urge to do so. For all of us in a hurry to get on with our schedules, let’s take a look at why there is a built- in urge for animals to sniff.

It’s all pretty basic. When animals sniff, it turns on body secretions that assist in urination and defecation. That being the case, it stands to …read more