Thump sounds when sniffing on walks

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  1. Benf64

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    I have a 5month old lab puppy and noticed when we go on walks and she is sniffing i sometimes hear a thumping type sound. Anybody else experience that? I took her to the vet but she didn't do it. They were thinking allergy related but she has no signs of allergy issues and i am not giving her pills without a confirmed diagnosis. I tried google searching the issue but not many results. I found a Pitbull video with a very similar noise but no diagnosis mentioned.
     
  2. Jo Laurens

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    This is very normal, it's just loud sniffing. It may be the soft palate moving whilst the dog sniffs. I have many dogs in class that sniff this loudly when we play Find It or even when they've just lost a treat.
     
  3. Keithmac

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    Our pup does it too..
     
  4. Benf64

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    Thanks for the replies!! Keithmac, did you ever investigate its cause?
     
  5. jbg

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    Mine does it as well especially at the Dog Park! :) I was glad to see you post this and to see the replies!!
     
  6. Debs

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    You dog is just scenting, that's all!!
     
  7. Johnny Walker

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    Ours does it when he tracking or scenting.
     

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