Do Dogs Have a Sense of Time? Do Dogs Know When it is Time to Eat?
How many times have you wondered how your dog knows it is time for a morning walk? Or it is time to eat? It is also amusing to see how the little one gets restless when her human is about to return home. So, do dogs have a sense of time? Do they know when it is time to eat? Dogs may not read clocks, but they have a strong sense of time and routine says research. For pet parents, noticing their dog waiting near food bowl at the same hour every day is pretty common. They also seem to get ready to greet their humans. Experts state that it is a mix of biology, memory and learning. How Dogs Sense Time? Dogs are sticklers for routine. They rely heavily on routines. They study daily patterns. Changes in light, household sounds and human activity help them predict events. Dog’s biological clock, the 24-hour circadian cycle, tells them when exactly is the time to eat, sleep and perform other daily activities. If you are used to playing with your pet at a particular time of the day, y...
