shnelson wrote:I think it's entirely possible they can detect scent under water, but can't turn up anything conclusive. Dogs don't process smell like we do, have a look at it here:
That to me would allow them to sense a difference in the water without having to breathe, though not nearly as potent as their detection above water I'm sure it still helps.
Look up Cadaver dogs, it's pretty neat what they are capable of (even though their primary technique is detecting odor as it aerates to the surface)
I had considered the possibility that maybe a dog could touch something on their nose underwater and be able to determine if it's something they want or are looking for but I don't know the anatomy of a dog.
Yes I know what cadaver dogs can do but their detection still remains above water, it's nothing short of amazing but it's still above water. That's why I suggested the rock maybe have needed to be very potent.
Hammer: Until you can prove dogs can "smell underwater" and win some award for doing some (award not required) to me it will still be believed that dogs can't.
If you're going to make some large statement that goes against logic you need to have thee evidence to back it up. I am not the one who needs to disprove you as I'm in the majority of people who will assume dogs can't smell underwater (assuming that's what most people would think)
If I were to say I don't think fish can breath underwater and you say they can. I'm the one who needs the evidence not you.
When you have evidence let me know.
W