HOW DOGS PERCEIVE TIME? by Doggozila Magazine

How Dogs Perceive Time

Published by Dogazila Magazine We often search for the answer of that tricky question

Do dogs perceive time? The answer is a little disappointing. It appears that dogs don't understand the concept of time

But how is possible your dog precisely to know when it's time you are supposed to

get home from work. The honest answer to this question is that dog's sense of time is reinforced

by your and their daily routines and certain behaviors. Furthermore, if it seems that your dog knows

it's 8 o'clock in the morning is because your dog is watching and realizing some repeating

situations. For example, they watch you on a daily basis that you go in the kitchen, you take a pot

and put some delicious food That means that it a dinner time Furthermore your dog sense of time is reinforced by certain routines and behaviors Repeatable events make them naturally predict the future

So, sorry if we disappointed you. Your smart dog is just linking the events together

The fact is that dogs are capable to know which patterns lead to certain event

If you think that your dog is using his sweet eyes only to get more treats, you are wrong

Your friend is using his eyes to observe, and he is good at it

That is how your dog knows when is supposed to have a dinner, go for a walk, etc

Dogs are adaptable and reinforced by the schedule we provide them and follow us everywhere

They observe and watch the world around them. While doing that, they can easily connect things altogether

If your dog is able to link things, you must know that your friend is going to have a good quality of life

and be a healthy dog. Owners sometimes feel like they are dictating their dog life and somehow that is true They determine what is the best time for dinner or time for a walk That is how your dog adapts to your schedule and follow your lead

If you are running late for a routine that is known by your dog, the dog will make sure you know it

What is interesting that sometimes seems like time is passing slowly for your dog

You might have been out without your dog for 15 minutes, and your canine will greet you like you've been away for 15 hours

The fact is that each species shows differences based on various factors like their metabolism, lifespan, etc

There are some external factors as well, like how long your dog is exposed to light and dark during the day

They cannot read a clock, but they always know the exact time for feeding

That leads us to the perception they have internal biological clock. Guess what

That is true. Their biological clock. is located in the hypothalamus. Studies have shown that when dogs are in waiting mode for a walk or a dinner the neurons in their brain are activated The neurons are housed in the brain temporal lobe where their memory is stored

Your dog may be smarter and more advanced than we think. Dogs know what is the best time to sleep or to be active due to having a circadian rhythm

Conclusion. Dogs are very good in picking up verbal and nonverbal cues. They know the time only by

observing and watching our routines on a daily basis. They experience time by adapting to our

routines, repeatable events, and when their own needs are being meet. Your dog is so incredible

in connecting certain events that you might think he knows the future. Don't be disappointed

Be glad that your dog's brain works in an unbelievable way. His ability to predict future

and read the clock steams from their schedule and routines. I'm