""It's very common for dogs to seek out dirty underwear and other worn clothing because those items carry a strong concentration of their owner's scent," says Dr. Carly Fox. "Dogs experience the world primarily through smell, and heavily worn items - especially underwear - contain pheromones and body odors that are particularly compelling.""
""Dogs are drawn to scent first and foremost, and dirty laundry is basically a concentrated 'you' in fabric form," agrees Ali Smith. "Underwear, socks, and worn t-shirts carry particularly strong human scent, which makes them highly reinforcing to investigate, carry, and sometimes chew.""
Dogs often seek out dirty underwear and worn clothing because these items carry a strong concentration of their owner's scent. This behavior is driven by their primary reliance on smell, as heavily worn items contain pheromones and body odors that are compelling to them. Such actions can be a form of comfort-seeking or curiosity. Additionally, stealing underwear may also serve as a way for dogs to seek attention from their owners.
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