We often wonder, do dogs know how long we have been gone? Do they count the time and look forward to our return? In fact, dogs do have a unique way of perceiving time. They do not understand the passage of time through clocks or alarm clocks, but feel the passage of time through changes in their bodies and environment. Let’s walk into the world of dogs and explore how they judge the change of time and how they sense our departure.

1. Dogs also have a sense of time

Dogs’ sense of time is not as precise as that of humans. They cannot calculate time in minutes and hours like us. However, they can sense the passage of time based on changes in their bodies and changes in their environment. The transition from day to night and the change of seasons are important clues for dogs to perceive time.

< p>Dogs' bodies go through changes in hormone levels, and they know when to sleep and when to wake up. Breakfast time is the hunger point of dogs, and it is also the time when they look forward to getting up. These daily rules constitute the dog’s basic understanding of time.

2. How dogs judge the change of time

So, how do dogs judge the changes in time? In addition to cues from their biological clocks, dogs also rely on their heightened senses. Especially the sense of smell, which is one of the important ways that dogs perceive the world.

Dogs have a very sensitive sense of smell, and they can judge time by the intensity and change of the smell. When you are at home, your scent is strongest to your dog and they can clearly sense your presence. And when you go to work and leave home, your scent gradually weakens, and the dog can sense your departure.

This change in smell is a sign of time for dogs. They use this change in odor levels to predict when you'll be home. Therefore, your dog actually knows how long you have been away. They can roughly determine the length of time you have been away through changes in odor concentration.

3. Dog’s Waiting and Anxiety

However, when the smell becomes weaker and weaker and you don’t come back, the dog will start to feel anxious. They don’t understand why it took so long for your scent to disappear and why you haven’t come home yet. This uncertainty makes dogs feel uneasy, and they begin to look for you everywhere, looking forward to your return.

< p>Some dogs will even guard the door, always paying attention to what is going on outside. They hope to sense your return as soon as possible and feel your scent again. This kind of waiting and anxiety is a manifestation of the dog's deep dependence and love for its owner.

4. Cherish every moment with dogs

After understanding how dogs perceive time and our departure, we should cherish every moment with dogs. Whether it is a short separation or a long-term companionship, we should give our dogs enough care and companionship.

When we leave home, we can leave some items with our scent so that dogs can feel our presence. When we go home, we might as well give our dogs a warm hug and kiss to let them feel our return and joy.

At the same time, we must also pay attention to the emotional changes of dogs and detect their anxiety and restlessness in time. Through reasonable training and companionship, we can help dogs establish a healthy mental state so that they can live a happier life.

Dogs have a unique and interesting way of perceiving time. They feel the passage of time through changes in their bodies and environment. Although they cannot tell time as accurately as humans, they can sense our departure and return through senses such as smell. This way of perception allows us to better understand the world of dogs and makes us cherish every moment we spend with them more.