‘Marking’ Your Items with Their Scent
You may have noticed your dog rubbing their nose on your clothes or rolling around on your bed. This isn’t them causing trouble, but rather a way of ‘marking’ your items with their scent. Dogs mark items with their scent as a way of expressing their territorial instincts and sense of belonging.
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Moreover, this ‘marking’ behavior also represents the dog’s identification with and deep attachment to you. They want everyone to know that these items are related to them and are part of their territory. And when you come home and are greeted by that familiar scent, it’s a manifestation of the deep emotional connection between you two and a small yet significant joy in everyday life.
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