{"id":12124,"date":"2024-02-13T12:39:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:39:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbs26.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/13\/6-secret-reasons-your-dog-adores-the-snow\/"},"modified":"2024-02-13T12:39:08","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T19:39:08","slug":"6-secret-reasons-your-dog-adores-the-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cbs26.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/13\/6-secret-reasons-your-dog-adores-the-snow\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Secret Reasons Your Dog Adores The Snow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/cbs26.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/secret-reasons-your-dog-adores-the-snow.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div>Mr Vito\/ E+ via Getty Images<br \/>\nDogs love snow for many of the same reasons we do, but a few of the others are kind of surprising.<br \/>\nsnow zoomies? These bursts of energy fueled by snowflakes are super common and equally adorable. But why exactly do some dogs get so hyped up and excited anytime snow starts to hit the ground? There are six\u00a0reasons dogs love snow\u00a0snow\u00a0darn much.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  Related: 20 Dogs Living Their Best Snowy Lives (In Pictures!)<\/p>\n<p>  1. It Has a Cooling Effect<\/p>\n<p>  \u201cDogs like snow because it is cool and different,\u201d says animal behaviorist Stephen Zawistowski, Ph.D. Dogs don\u2019t sweat the way we do, so they have to use panting as their main method of cooling down, along with sweat glands in their paws. When dogs frolic and roll around in the snow, the cool sensation on their skin can feel great and keep them from overheating.<\/p>\n<p>Fast Fact<\/p>\n<p>      There\u2019s always a chance your dog could get too cold in the snow, so even if they\u2019re having a blast, make sure you keep an eye on them for signs of frostbite or low body temperature. Check out more tips for how to play in the snow safely with your dog.<\/p>\n<p>  2. It\u2019s New<\/p>\n<p>  One of the main reasons your dog loves the snow is because it\u2019s different. It doesn\u2019t snow every day, so a lot of the fun around snow is just that it\u2019s different. Alexandra Horowitz, Ph.D., author of\u00a0Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know, confirms, \u201cDogs like the \u2018new,\u2019 of course, and what could be more new than their entire world covered with this icy blanket.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Carmen Schwarz\/ 500px Prime via Getty Images<br \/>\nSeasoned sled dogs rarely show the enthusiasm for fresh snow typical of novice players. This suggests that the value of novelty is critical,\u201d explains veterinarian Dr. Paul McGreevy, BVSc, Ph.D., FRCVS.<\/p>\n<p>  3. Certain Breeds Were Made for Snow<\/p>\n<p>  If your husky loves the snow, it could be because it\u2019s in their blood. Breeds that originated in cold places adapted to the snow. That\u2019s why they naturally have broad feet, furry toes, and a thick undercoat. That said, not all cold-weather breeds will love snow or even tolerate it.<\/p>\n<p>Need to Know<\/p>\n<p>      It\u2019s not safe to leave your dog outside in the winter, no matter what breed they are. Make sure you take precautions to keep your pup safe in cold weather, and always keep an eye on their body language to make sure they\u2019re actually enjoying themselves.<\/p>\n<p>  Related:\u00a017 Best Dog Breeds That Do Well\u00a0in Cold Weather<\/p>\n<p>  4. Snow Enhances Smells<\/p>\n<p>  \u201cSnow changes everything: What a dog sees, smells, hears, and feels as it runs\/snows through the snow,\u201d states Zawistowski. Snow absorbs odor molecules in the air, creating a smorgasbord of scents for your dog to enjoy while they walk through it. When snow melts, it can also carry urine and smells from other areas that your dog isn\u2019t familiar with.<\/p>\n<p>  5. It\u2019s Fun to Dig In<\/p>\n<p>  Your dog probably knows that digging in your garden is a big no-no. But anytime it snows, you\u2019re totally fine with them digging through the white stuff. Digging is simply hardwired into some breeds, like the dachshund, because they originally hunted burrowing prey and were trained to dig into their burrows.<\/p>\n<p>Stephanie Nantel\/ Moment via Getty Images<br \/>\ntrain these breeds to stop digging. Whatever your dog\u2019s unique mix, if they love digging, that might be why they love the snow.<\/p>\n<p>  6. You Get Excited Whenever It Snows<\/p>\n<p>  If you get pumped up on fresh powder days, your dog definitely notices. And because you are their favorite person, if you\u2019re happy, they\u2019re happy. So their love for snow might be rooted in their love for you and the excitement you show. When you think about it, it\u2019s really sweet, right?<\/p>\n<p>  Related:\u00a010 Brrr-illiant Winter Chihuahua Memes for Snowy Snickers<\/p>\n<p>  Some Dogs Love Snow More Than Others<\/p>\n<p>  If your dog is one of the ones that goes absolutely wild over the snow, let them play! MediVet Group suggests, \u201cKeeping your dog warm and dry is the best way to make sure they\u2019re happy when it\u2019s biting cold or snowing.\u201d That means suiting them up in booties and a coat if they have short or sparse hair and watching them for signs that they\u2019re getting chilled. With the right measures, your dog can enjoy the snow all they want. &#8211; Articles from CBS26 | <a href=\"cbs26.com\">CBS26.com<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr Vito\/ E+ via Getty Images Dogs love snow for many of the same reasons&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12125,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>6 Secret Reasons Your Dog Adores The Snow - CBS26 Arizona<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cbs26.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/13\/6-secret-reasons-your-dog-adores-the-snow\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"6 Secret Reasons Your Dog Adores The Snow - 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