How Do Dogs Drink Water?

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The discussion focuses on the physical mechanics of how dogs drink water, particularly emphasizing the tongue action involved. Participants noted that dogs often submerge their heads into water bowls, which aids in swallowing. Additionally, the conversation briefly touches on the physics of scent detection in dogs, highlighting the lack of quantitative studies on the subject. The demand for scent detection technology, especially for narcotics and bomb detection, is noted to be significantly higher than the available supply.

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  • Understanding of canine anatomy and physiology
  • Basic knowledge of fluid dynamics
  • Familiarity with scent detection technologies
  • Awareness of the role of dogs in security and detection roles
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  • Research the mechanics of canine tongue action during drinking
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  • Investigate the technologies used in scent detection for narcotics and explosives
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Explain the physical process of the tongue action of a dog drinking water. State yr answer then watch the clip to see if you got it correct.

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If they're anything like the dogs I've been around, the mechanism is, "insert half of head into water bowl and swallow".

I think I've seen this before, so I refrained from answering.
 
Off topic but the physics of scent detection is based mainly on myth, experience and BS. A quantitative study to my knowledge has never been performed apart from macro field trials.

For those that don't know scent detection is the best technology available for narc and bombs. The demand vastly outstrips supply around the world. Rats have been used to try fill the gap and work well for some apps.

Sorry I own nose and security dogs couldn't help myself.

Would love to read a paper one day on scent physics, I think aerosol physics might be the way in.
 
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