If you don't like strange dogs: these are the 3 smells that attract them

The sense of smell is our four-legged friends' number one superpower. With over 300 million olfactory receptors—compared to our modest five million— dogs can detect scents imperceptible to humans at surprising distances. But if you're not keen on being attracted to these canines, you should keep in mind that there are three scents they prefer the most.

Whether at home, on a daily walk, or strolling around town, there are certain scents that can make you a magnet for canine noses. And some of those scents are simply irresistible to them.

Considering that for a dog, the world smells more than it sees, a simple scent can often be an invitation to approach with confidence, curiosity, or hunger.

So, if you're not particularly fond of strange dogs hanging around you, the best advice is to know which scents particularly attract dogs. The "Home Mania" page tells you what they are.

1) Personal odor:

Dogs have an uncanny ability to identify humans by their personal scent. Brain imaging studies have shown that the scent of a familiar person—especially their favorite human—activates the caudate nucleus of the canine brain , an area associated with happiness and reward. Even if it's not your dog, if you've recently petted one or are wearing clothing with its scent imbued with pheromones, you might appear "interesting" or "trustworthy" to another dog.

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2) Cheese: The strong smell of cheese can be an almost irresistible temptation for many dogs. The fats, proteins, and fermented compounds it contains are intensely appealing. Therefore, don't be surprised if a dog appears to have chosen you as his new best friend while he's eating a cheese sandwich in a park.

3) Grilled Meat: The aroma of cooking meat—especially if it's grilled —can travel much further than we think. And for dogs, that scent can act like a hypnotic siren. A hamburger in your hand or the aftertaste of a barbecue can make you the center of attention for more than one hungry dog.

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What to do if you don't want to be the center of dog attention?

If you don't enjoy the unexpected company of other people's dogs, here are some tips that may help:

• Avoid going out with food with strong odors or clothing with traces of those aromas.• Use citrus or menthol fragrances: these are two of the most unpleasant odors.• Wash your clothes after handling foods with strong odors.

• If you were with another dog, changing your clothes can help you avoid confusion with other animals.