Discover if dogs can differentiate between various textures. Explore the science behind a dog’s sense of touch and how they use it to navigate their environment and communicate. Learn about studies that demonstrate dogs’ ability to recognize different textures and the role of their brain in texture recognition. Find out how factors like breed, age, and training can influence dogs’ texture discrimination skills. Learn effective methods for training dogs to recognize and respond to textures. Explore the practical applications of texture discrimination in assistance dogs and working dogs. Understand the role of genetics in dogs’ texture discrimination abilities. Discover dogs’ preferences for certain textures and how to provide appropriate sensory enrichment. Compare dogs’ texture discrimination skills to other animal species.