Dogs have a nose for … DVDs?

One of our dogs can’t stop sniffing. Everywhere she goes, that nose is plastered to something, getting an up-close sniff. I’ve decided that if we had a chance to name her again, I’d call her Wiggly Sniff.

I know dog noses are sensitive, but I had no idea how sensitive. Authorities are training dogs to sniff out all kinds of new things, including illegal DVDs. Pups can find more than drugs and people. According to a story by CNN, some of the more interesting things they’re sniff out include cash, cancer and cell phones. Other fun finds:

• Cows in heat – dogs help farmers detect when a cow’s in heat to up the farmer’s chances of conception through fertilization.
• Bugs – home inspectors can check for termites and other pests.
• Whale poop – dogs can find whale droppings and scientists can test the excriment to check out the whale’s diet.
• Peanuts – kiddos with extreme peanut allergies can use dogs to help keep them safe from food with the nut.

Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll

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