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Why does my dog's jaw chatter when smelling other dogs or things?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 3 days old | 15 lbs

Why does my dogs jaw chatter after smelling something or smelling another dog?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2017

This morning a completely normal and natural behavior which recirculates the air and odors around the nose and scent organs and helps him process the information about pheromones etc. The behavior is less pronounced after neutering

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